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Author Archives: Ryan Hanson

My Dog or Cat Won't Eat: When Loss of Appetite Becomes an Emergency

My Dog or Cat Won’t Eat: When Loss of Appetite Becomes an Emergency

UncategorizedBy Ryan HansonMay 12, 2026

My Dog or Cat Won’t Eat: When Loss of Appetite Becomes an Emergency If your dog or cat has stopped eating, your first instinct is probably to worry—and that’s understandable. Food is one of the most basic signs of health, and when a pet turns away from a meal they normally devour, it gets your…

Why Is My Pet So Tired? When Lethargy in Dogs and Cats Means Something Serious

Why Is My Pet So Tired? When Lethargy in Dogs and Cats Means Something Serious

UncategorizedBy Ryan HansonMay 12, 2026

Why Is My Pet So Tired? When Lethargy in Dogs and Cats Means Something Serious We all have days where we just want to stay on the couch. Your dog or cat is no different. Maybe they snoozed through their morning walk, or your usually playful kitten spent the afternoon curled up in a corner.…

Found a Lump on Your Pet? When Skin Masses Need Removal and What to Expect

Found a Lump on Your Pet? When Skin Masses Need Removal and What to Expect

UncategorizedBy Ryan HansonMay 12, 2026

Found a Lump on Your Pet? When Skin Masses Need Removal and What to Expect You were giving your dog a belly rub or brushing your cat when your fingers found something unexpected — a bump, a lump, or a firm mass just beneath the skin. Your heart sank. Is it cancer? How long has…

My Dog Ate Something They Shouldn't Have: Signs of Gastric Obstruction and What to Do

My Dog Ate Something They Shouldn’t Have: Signs of Gastric Obstruction and What to Do

UncategorizedBy Ryan HansonMay 12, 2026

My Dog Ate Something They Shouldn’t Have: Signs of Gastric Obstruction and What to Do Dogs and cats are curious by nature. They explore the world with their mouths, and sometimes that means swallowing things they absolutely should not. A sock left on the floor. A piece of a chew toy. A corn cob fished…

Dog Fight Injuries: Emergency Treatment and How to Prevent It From Happening Again

Dog Fight Injuries: Emergency Treatment and How to Prevent It From Happening Again

UncategorizedBy Ryan HansonMay 12, 2026

Dog Fight Injuries: Emergency Treatment and How to Prevent It From Happening Again A dog fight can happen in seconds — at the dog park, on a walk, or even between dogs in the same household. If your dog has just been in a fight or attacked by another dog, staying calm and acting quickly…

Is Your Pet Drinking Too Much Water? Signs of Diabetes in Dogs and Cats

Is Your Pet Drinking Too Much Water? Signs of Diabetes in Dogs and Cats

UncategorizedBy Ryan HansonMay 12, 2026

Is Your Pet Drinking Too Much Water? Signs of Diabetes in Dogs and Cats Your dog has been house-trained for years. Then one morning you find a puddle on the kitchen floor. The next day, another one by the back door. Your first thought might be that something behavioral has changed—maybe stress, maybe age. But…

Emergency C-Section for Dogs and Cats: When Labor Becomes a Crisis

Emergency C-Section for Dogs and Cats: When Labor Becomes a Crisis

UncategorizedBy Ryan HansonMay 12, 2026

Emergency C-Section for Dogs and Cats: When Labor Becomes a Crisis Watching your dog or cat go through labor can be stressful under the best circumstances. But when something goes wrong, every minute matters. If your pet has been actively contracting for more than 30 minutes without delivering a puppy or kitten, you may be…

Blocked Cat Emergency: Signs of Urinary Obstruction and Why Every Minute Counts

Blocked Cat Emergency: Signs of Urinary Obstruction and Why Every Minute Counts

UncategorizedBy Ryan HansonMay 12, 2026

Blocked Cat Emergency: Signs of Urinary Obstruction and Why Every Minute Counts If your cat is straining in the litter box and not producing urine, stop reading and call an emergency vet right now. A urinary obstruction—commonly called a “blocked cat”—is one of the most life-threatening emergencies we see at Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency.…

My Dog Is Bloated - Is It an Emergency? GDV Symptoms Every Owner Should Know

My Dog Is Bloated – Is It an Emergency? GDV Symptoms Every Owner Should Know

UncategorizedBy Ryan HansonMay 12, 2026

My Dog Is Bloated – Is It an Emergency? GDV Symptoms Every Owner Should Know EMERGENCY: If your dog is showing signs of bloat RIGHT NOW, do not wait. Call Dogwood at (404) 609-1234 or drive directly to 1234 Powers Ferry Common SE, Marietta, GA 30067. We are open 24/7 with veterinary surgeons on-site. If…

What to Expect After TPLO Surgery

What to Expect After TPLO Surgery: Recovery Timeline, Success Rates, and Cost

UncategorizedBy Ryan HansonMay 12, 2026

What to Expect After TPLO Surgery: Recovery Timeline, Success Rates, and Cost If you are reading this, chances are your veterinarian just told you that your dog has a torn cranial cruciate ligament (CCL)—the canine equivalent of an ACL tear—and that TPLO surgery is the recommended treatment. Your mind is probably racing: How much does…

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