Though Rabies is the only vaccination required by law, there are many infectious diseases that can be prevented by vaccinating your pet on a regularly scheduled basis. Listed below are a few of the common diseases that have available vaccinations...
Nutritional Counseling
Comprehensive Examination
Dr. Whitlow and his staff have been providing quality pet care to the Troup County area since 1993 and are proud to offer an array of veterinary services ranging from standard health exams and vaccinations to emergency medical care and various surgical procedures.
All animals admitted to the hospital for surgery, medical treatment, or boarding must be current on all required vaccinations. For dogs, this includes rabies, canine distemper, parvo and bordetella (kennel cough). For cats, this includes rabies, feline distemper and rhinotracheitis. If proof of immunization is not available, the necessary vaccines will be given upon admittance to the hospital. All animals admitted for boarding and/or hospitalization will be checked for internal parasites (worms) and dewormed, if necessary, at the owner’s expense. They will also be checked for external parasites (fleas, ticks, etc.) and will be treated, if necessary, at the owner’s expense.
Behavioral Disorder Treatment
Cats - Rabies, Feline Distemper and Bordetella (at this time the Feline Leukemia vaccine is not required, but is highly recommended)
Leptospirosis: Bacterial disease which impairs kidney function and can ultimately cause failure of the renal system. Animals and humans who come into contact with contaminated urine can contract Leptospirosis.
Urinary Tract Infection Treatment
Leukemia: An immunosuppressive virus, which can take several different forms. Some cats produce antibodies, but others may become persistently infected. Those cats are susceptible to chronic urinary tract infections, bone marrow suppression, upper respiratory infections, and non-healing abscesses.
Laser surgery is highly recommended for all minor procedures such as growth and wart removals, oral surgeries, and elective surgeries such as spays and neuters. All feline declaws are done by laser procedure without exception.
Veterinary Surgery
Laser surgery is recognized in human and veterinary medicine for its benefits to both patient and surgeon. While several types of lasers are used for different applications, the primary device for soft tissue surgery in small and mixed animal practices is a carbon dioxide laser.
Laser Surgery
Dr. Whitlow has been offering laser surgery since 2008. There are many benefits to laser surgery such as faster healing time, less pain for the patient, less bleeding and less chance of infection.
Four Paws Animal Hospital is a full service veterinary hospital, servicing mainly small companion animals such as dogs and cats, and occasionally rabbits, birds, and other exotic pets. Four Paws offers a variety of services; vaccinations with programs catered to meet each pets needs, including a Senior Wellness Program for older pets to aid in early detection of any problems associated with age, and an in-house laboratory offering quick results for most tests to reduce wait time. We also offer radiology services with a new x-ray machine, and of course surgical services to meet your needs. Dr. Whitlow has upgraded his surgical suite to offer laser surgery for elective surgical procedures such as spays and neuters, as well as more complicated orthopedic procedures such as placing orthopedic pins, and repairing ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) tears to name a few. Lasers offer many benefits in surgery, such as increased healing time, less bleeding, less chance of infection and less pain to the incision site, and also shorter hospital stays for your pet. We also offer dental services, like cleaning, polishing and, when necessary, extractions. Just like their owners, pets seem to feel so much better after they have had their teeth cleaned - is it any wonder since they never brush their teeth?