Welcome Dr. Jessica Jenkins!

Dr.Jenkins newsletter articleWe are pleased to introduce Dr. Jessica Jenkins - who has recently joined our Buckhead veterinary team.  A 2009 graduate of University of Georgia's College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Jenkins holds a special interest in dentistry and internal medicine.  Please join us in welcoming her to our team!

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Top 10 Pet Medical Emergencies

Slider 3 edit 1Dr. Amanda Slider of TVV Decatur Emergency provides us with very critical pet healthcare information...

Most pets will experience some type of emergency medical condition in their lifetime. Below are the most common pet emergencies and a few tips on how to prevent a potential crisis.  Always contact The Village Vets Decatur Emergency immediately, 24-hrs a day, seven days a week, if you have any questions or concerns about your pet. (404-371-0111)

 

 

 

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Feline Idiopathic Cystitis

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It never fails, as we enter the fall season, we always see a surge in Feline Idiopathic Cystitis.   FIC, formerly known as Feline Urologic Syndrome (FUS), and Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTS), consists of a complex set of symptoms that can affect cats of all ages.  Symptoms include episodes of bloody urine, straining to urinate, urinating in abnormal places, and possible urinary blockage. Of all the cats that display this set of symptoms, 50% do not have a cause that can be identified despite extensive testing and can be classified as suffering from FIC.  Idiopathic is the medical term for “we don’t know why”.   

 

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"Free" Puppy....Really..??

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So you’ve been thinking of adopting a pet for awhile. You’ve thought it over, and you know you’re ready. It just so happens, your friend on Facebook has some adorable pictures posted of some puppies that absolutely need a home now! And they’re FREE!  Really? ... Look away from those cute pictures for a minute, because there may be one important aspect of pet ownership that you haven’t completely considered.

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Senior Pet Care

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September is Senior Pet Care Month and TVV Decatur 's own Dr. Melissa Finke (left) gives us important tips and information on keeping our senior pets living longer, healthier and happier lives.

Thanks to advances in veterinary medicine, our dogs and cats are living longer and longer lives. As they age, however, we find ourselves dealing with ailments more common to these senior pets. It is up to you and your veterinarian to provide the best possible preventative care and to recognize problems early.

So, at what point do our pets become seniors? We generally consider our feline patients to be seniors once they reach the age of eight. Dogs, due to their varied sizes, are not quite so simple but eight years of age is still a good average. However, smaller dogs may reach old age 3 or 4 years later than giant dogs. Keep in mind, our pets age 5 to 7 years for every year of our life.

What are the diseases more often found in geriatric patients?

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