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Advanced Pet Care in Chattanooga, TN | Why AESC Stands Out
When your pet needs more than routine veterinary care, turn to the experts at Animal Emergency and Specialty Center – Chattanooga. We combine cutting-edge technology, board-certified specialists, and compassionate 24/7 emergency services to deliver the highest level of veterinary care in Chattanooga, TN. 24/7 Emergency Veterinary Care in Chattanooga Pet emergencies don’t follow…
What to Expect at a Pet Surgical Consult with Dr. Katherine Neal, DVM, MS, DACVS
If your pet has been referred for specialized surgery, you are feeling overwhelmed, even a little anxious. We understand—and we are here to make this journey as smooth and informative as possible. When you schedule a surgical consultation with Dr. Katherine Neal, our board-certified veterinary surgeon at Animal Emergency and Specialty Center – Chattanooga, you…
Summer Pet Emergencies & How to Prevent Them
Summer is one of the best times of the year in Chattanooga for spending quality time with our pets—long walks, hikes, beach days, or just lounging in the backyard. But with all that sunshine and fresh air comes a unique set of risks. Here’s a rundown of the most common summer emergencies we see—and what…
Dog Swallowed Something? Signs of GI Foreign Bodies and What to Do
If you’re a dog owner, chances are you’ve caught your pup chewing on something they shouldn’t—maybe a sock, a stick, or the corner of your favorite throw pillow. Most of the time, it ends with a scolding and a quick cleanup. But sometimes, dogs don’t just chew. They swallow. When dogs ingest objects that aren’t…
Board-Certified Veterinary Surgeon vs. General DVM: Understanding the Difference
When a beloved pet needs surgery, choosing the right veterinary professional can feel overwhelming. Many pet owners do not realize there is a key distinction between a general veterinarian (DVM) who performs surgery and a board-certified veterinary surgeon. Both play vital roles in animal care—but their training, experience, and specialties are quite different. What…
The importance of advanced diagnostics
We’ve all been there: a puking dog at 2 a.m., a cat who tangled with the wrong dog, or some other ailment. You call the vet to ask how concerned you should be, and you’re told, “We can’t say without seeing your animal.” It’s frustrating that you can’t just call and get a household fix…
Why is a good diet important for my pet?
If you’ve ever done an Internet search for “best dog food” or “best cat food,” you know how many choices there are. Dry, canned, homemade, raw, freeze-dried. And that’s not even considering how many different brands there are. However, you can’t just “eeny, meeny, miney, moe” and choose whichever bag you land on. A good…
A letter to Santa from your pets
Dear Santa Paws, We have been very good this year. There was only that time we knocked over that plant over back in March (it was never going to make it ‘til summer anyway, with Mom’s black thumb). And in our defense, we didn’t know it wasn’t OK to unravel the toilet paper (why make…
Senior pet health: How to care for your aging pet
We all wish our best furry friends will live forever (or at least as long as we do). However, dogs and cats age more quickly than humans, and by the age of 7, they’re considered middle-aged. When your pet starts to come up on AARP age, their health needs change. But with proper healthcare, diet,…
Santa Paws 2018
Animal Emergency & Specialty Center was the proud sponsor of Santa Paws nights at Hamilton Place Mall, which invited pet owners to bring their fur babies in for a photo with Santa. We had a great time, got some great photos, and talked with pet owners on the different dangers the holidays can pose for pets….