Parasites to Watch for in Pets: Prevention and Treatment

Parasites in Pets: Creepy, Common, and Dangerous if Ignored Few things make pet owners more disgusted than parasites. You might notice tiny worms wriggling in your kitten’s stool, feel a flea bite on your leg in your own home, or spot a tick crawling across the couch after hitching a ride on your dog. These [...]

Palliative and Hospice Care

Is It Time for Palliative or Hospice Care for My Pet? A Compassionate Guide When a pet begins to show signs of advanced age or chronic illness, the choices ahead can feel overwhelming. At Town and Country Animal Hospital in Athens, Alabama, families often ask: How do we know when it’s time to stop [...]

Common Aging Cat Diseases: Symptoms to Watch For

What to Expect as Your Cat Ages: A Guide to Health Concerns As your cat enters their senior years, changes in behavior, mobility, appetite, or grooming habits might leave you wondering what’s normal- and what’s not. At Town & Country Animal Hospital in Athens, Alabama, we’re here to help you understand the health concerns that [...]

Sudden Behavioral Changes in Pets: When Should You Be Concerned?

Sudden Behavior Shifts? What Your Pet Might Be Telling You One day, your dog is greeting neighbors with tail wags, and the next, he’s growling at the mail carrier. Or maybe your usually aloof cat suddenly won’t leave your side- or worse, is peeing outside the litter box. Sudden behavioral changes in pets can be [...]

What Happens When You Skip Your Pet’s Dental Cleanings?

What Happens When You Skip Your Pet’s Dental Cleanings We all want our pets to live long, happy lives- but when it comes to dental care, many pet owners don’t realize how much oral health affects overall well-being. At Town & Country Animal Hospital in Athens, Alabama, we regularly help pet parents manage the often-overlooked [...]

Is Your Pet Sick? Vomiting & Diarrhea: When to Rush to the Vet!

Watching a pet retch or race to the litter box is unnerving and heartbreaking. At Town & Country Animal Hospital in Athens, Alabama, we field calls about vomiting and diarrhea every single day, and we know exactly how distressing these problems feel from the other end of the leash. The good news is that most [...]

The Power of Prevention: Why Regular Wellness Exams Save Pets’ Lives

Why Regular Wellness Exams Are Essential for Your Pet's Long-Term Health Regular wellness exams are a cornerstone of preventive pet care, essential for detecting health issues early and supporting your pet's long, healthy, and active life. At Town & Country Animal Hospital, we believe that consistent checkups are key to protecting your pet's well-being at [...]

Flea Allergy Dermatitis in Pets: How to Stop the Itch

Is your pet constantly scratching, biting, or losing patches of fur? If it feels like your dog or cat is never comfortable—especially during warmer months—there may be more going on than just a flea or two. At Town & Country Animal Hospital in Athens, Alabama, one of the most common (and frustrating) conditions we treat [...]

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