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Parrot Behavior Workshop

Want to better communicate with your parrot? Parrots make beautiful, interesting pets that can live a human’s lifetime. However, a parrot’s body language may not be as easy to decipher as a dog’s wagging tail. Learn what to expect from your relationship with your parrot in a Parrot Behavior Workshop led by Phoenix Landing and…

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Hope for Canine Lymphoma Comes to Animal Emergency & Specialty Center

A pet’s cancer diagnosis is a nightmare that breeds uncertainty and concern for any pet parent. Every step towards better treatment has the potential to change lives. Canine lymphoma is a common cancer that attacks a dog’s white blood cells. It’s often diagnosed after finding enlarged lymph nodes. The standard of treatment for canine lymphoma…

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Dr. Fanta Teaches the Community Life-Saving Skills

For Dr. DeAnne Fanta, her life as a veterinarian extends beyond her regular shift at Chattanooga’s Animal Emergency & Specialty Center. Dr. Fanta recognized a need within the community and rose to the challenge to educate local grooming, boarding, and shelter facilities in basic first aid and animal CPR. She recently added advanced CPR training…

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Confirmed Case of Canine Influenza in Knoxville

This week, Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Knoxville treated a confirmed case of canine influenza in a dog who was boarded at a Knoxville kennel with a dog who had attended a dog show in Georgia. This three-year-old hound became acutely ill with respiratory symptoms while boarding. She presented to Animal Emergency & Specialty…

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Promotions Show the Future for Animal Emergency & Specialty Center

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center is pleased to announce that Dr. Jeff Phillips has been named Specialty Director and Dr. Nikki Branam has been named Hospital Administrator. [vc_row]Preeminent veterinary oncologist Dr. Jeff Phillips is known for his astute medical care, research, teaching, and compassionate care of clients and patients. He has served the community diligently….

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Cardiac Workups

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center is pleased to offer complete cardiac workups at a reasonable price. When a pet has symptoms of heart disease or when a heart murmur is detected, a full assessment is necessary to see if the problem is one to monitor or one to treat. Treatment plans are based on the…

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Jessica: An Oncologic Surgical Case Study

Cancer is a devastating diagnosis for any pet. Thankfully for pet owners in the greater Knoxville area, there is hope…even for extreme cases. The skill and ingenuity of the veterinary specialists at Animal Emergency & Specialty Center helped extend Pamela Williams’ dog’s life. Ten years ago, Pamela adopted Jessica, a two-year-old West Highland White Terrier…

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Animal Emergency & Specialty Center Hosts Free Continuing Education Event

Saturday, April 29, marks the first in the continuing education series hosted by Animal Emergency & Specialty Center with dinner, drinks, and lectures by Dr. Lisa Sams Ebner. This marks the first opportunity this year for veterinarians to acquire 3 credit-approved continuing education hours at no charge! Dr. Lisa Sams Ebner is the assistant professor…

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Animal Emergency & Specialty Center Receives Grace Humanitarian Award

Chaos doesn’t punch a clock. Pets have medical emergencies at any hour, any day of the week. Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga is dedicated to helping animals in their darkest hours whether the animal is a beloved family pet, or the abandoned or abused animals of McKamey Animal Center. McKamey Animal Center provides…

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Case Study: Toby Smith

In October 2016, Toby was hit by car. His regular veterinarian referred him to us at Animal Emergency & Specialty Center. Toby was unstable when he arrived due to his traumatic injuries. He had a severely fractured pelvis, partial proptosis of his left eye, severe road rash, and inguinal bruising. Additionally, Toby had a very…

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