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Join us for 2018 Santa Paws dates!
There are still a few Santa Paws dates left at Hamilton Place Mall! On Nov. 26, Dec. 3, and Dec. 10, 2018, Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga representatives will be in front of Belk children’s store at the mall with Santa Claus, and pets are invited to come and get a photo. Bring…
Pet-proofing for the holidays
The holidays are a season of happiness, but they pose many risks for your pets. Download our handy infographic to learn how to keep your home safe from holiday toxins and dangers for your fur babies. Learn about: Toxic plants common around the holidays Dangerous holiday food items Holiday decoration pet dangers and more! [maxbutton…
Do you need pet insurance?
It’s no secret that a vet visit can cost you a few hundred dollars – especially a specialty or emergency visit. You don’t want to deny your fur baby the care he needs, but how can you pay for the unexpected expense? Pet insurance may be the answer. What is pet insurance? Pet insurance covers…
Animal Emergency & Specialty Center welcomes new addition
How do we continue to offer state-of-the-art care? Through building an incredible team of specialists, veterinarians, and staff, constantly learning and training, and adding new and updated technology to our repertoire of diagnostic and treatment tools. Enter our new GE LightSpeed CT scanner! This CT scanner replaces our current model in Knoxville and offers…
Meet Dr. Hodgson!
Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Knoxville is excited to introduce Dr. Natasha Hodgson, our new criticalist! Dr. Hodgson hails from upstate New York. After finishing her undergraduate studies at Syracuse University, she worked for a year in the toxicology department at a pharmaceutical company, Bristol-Meyers Squibb. She then attended veterinary school and received her…
Toil and trouble: Four Halloween pet dangers
Halloween is a fun night for humans and pets alike – meeting new people, fun treats, staying up late, a general air of excitement. But for our fur babies, Halloween poses a few tricks along with the treats. Trick-or-treating: fun or frightening? Whether you’re staying home to hand out candy or hitting the pavement to…
What to do when your pet has an emergency
It’s a moment you hope never happens. Your dog begins shaking and drooling – a seizure. Your cat vomits blood. Your pet gets run over, or attacked by another animal, or has something lodged in the throat. You hope you never have to deal with an emergency, but if you do, you want to be…
Here’s why your cat needs to visit the vet
It’s a funny stereotype that “dog people” are obsessed with their dog’s health and habits, while “cat people” are more laid back and might not even know what color their cat is, much less any details about his or her health. It’s a stereotype rooted in fact – according to the American Animal Hospital Association…
Welcome Dr. Liles!
The Animal Emergency and Specialty Center is pleased to announce the addition of another Tennessee Volunteer to our Emergency and Critical Care service. Dr. Emily Liles graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine in 2017. After graduation, Emily joined the Animal Emergency and Specialty Center as one of our three rotating Emergency…
Why does my cat need to visit the vet?
It’s a funny stereotype that “dog people” are obsessed with their dog’s health and habits, while “cat people” are more laid back and might not even know what color their cat is, much less any details about its health. In fact, it’s a stereotype rooted in fact – according to the American Animal Hospital Association…