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…
TPLO Surgery for Dogs: What Pet Owners Need to Know CCL (cranial cruciate ligament) tears are the most common orthopedic injury in dogs. If your dog is suddenly limping, refusing to bear weight on a hind leg, or has persistent joint swelling, a CCL tear may be the cause. Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO) is…
What Can Dogs Eat? A Vet’s Guide to 24 Common Foods You’re snacking — your dog is staring. Can they have some? As a 24/7 emergency hospital in Marietta, GA, we treat dogs who’ve eaten something they shouldn’t more often than you might think. Here’s your clear, vet-approved guide. The 80/20 Rule A complete…
SUB Device for Cats with Ureteral Obstruction When Your Cat’s Ureter Is Blocked: How a SUB Device Can Save Their Life A ureteral obstruction is one of the most urgent diagnoses a cat can receive. When a stone, stricture, or scar tissue blocks the ureter — the tube carrying urine from kidney to bladder —…
5 Steps to Prepare Your Pet for Surgery Learning your pet needs surgery is stressful — and completely normal to feel anxious about. The good news: there are clear, concrete steps you can take to help ensure the safest, smoothest experience possible. 1. Schedule Pre-Surgical Bloodwork Blood work confirms your pet is a good…
Do Indoor Cats Need Vaccines? One of the most common misconceptions we hear at Dogwood is that indoor cats don’t need vaccines. The logic seems sound — if they never go outside, what are they exposed to? The answer may genuinely surprise you. Viruses Don’t Need Your Cat to Go Outside Bacteria, viruses, and…
Dog Lab Work by Life Stage: Puppies to Seniors Lab Work for Dogs: What Every Life Stage Needs — From Dogwood’s Internal Medicine Team Your dog’s healthcare needs evolve dramatically from puppyhood through senior years. Routine blood work is one of the most important investments you can make — not just to detect disease, but…
Cat Urinary Blockage: A Life-Threatening Emergency Every Cat Owner Must Know This is an emergency. If your cat is straining in the litter box and producing little or no urine, come to Dogwood immediately. Open 24/7 — (404) 609-1234. Do not wait. A urinary blockage prevents your cat from urinating at all. Within 24–48 hours,…
Cat Blood Work Explained: Why Baselines Matter Cat Blood Work: Why Knowing Your Cat’s ‘Normal’ Could Save Their Life Cats hide illness exceptionally well — it’s a survival instinct. By the time most cats show visible signs of disease, the condition is already advanced. Routine blood work is one of the most powerful tools our…
Can You Prevent Cancer in Your Pet? Can You Prevent Cancer in Your Pet? What Marietta Vets Want You to Know Cancer is a leading cause of death in dogs and cats — but the story isn’t all fatalism. While genetics play a role we can’t always control, meaningful lifestyle factors influence cancer risk. Dogwood’s…