Dog

Young animals are like kids–it’s a never-ending job to keep them safe and happy. Vaccinating your pet is a relatively inexpensive but very important way to protect his or her health. In addition to preventing many life-threatening illnesses, vaccinations can prevent diseases prevalent in wildlife and those that can be passed to humans. It’s important…

Surgery is often the most effective way to treat many serious injuries and disorders, and Dalton Veterinary Practice is proud to offer state-of-the-art facilities and equipment. Our hospital provides a full range of surgical services for dogs in Dalton, ranging from standard spaying and neutering to advanced, highly specialized procedures. Types of Surgery We Offer…

Every year thousands of stray and unwanted animals are euthanized in shelters across the United States. Many of these deaths are the avoidable result of owners failing to spay and neuter their pets. Even if you keep a close watch on your pet, accidents happen, and unexpected offspring means more animals that won’t be given…

Pets are like kids–it’s a never-ending job to keep them safe and happy. Routine preventative health care for dogs such as vaccinations, heartworm/tick-borne disease testing, and intestinal parasite screenings are very important to minimize certain diseases. Below are the different types of vaccinations and preventative health screenings that we offer and recommend to our canine…

Why Dog Nutrition Matters Ever heard the expression that “you are what you eat”? Well the same is true for our pets. A nutrition-rich diet is your dog’s first line of defense and a cornerstone of preventive care. Proper daily nutrition will go a long way in keeping your pet healthy by bolstering the immune…

One of the worst feelings to experience as a pet owner is a realization that your pet has gone missing. Only 17% of dogs make it back to their owners—which can make it feel like you’ll never see your pet again if they get lost. Dalton Veterinary Practice wants to encourage you to consider microchipping…

Dalton Veterinary Practice has the capability to perform various blood tests, pre-anesthetic bloodwork, and other types of testing on site instead of sending samples to an outside lab. This saves time, money, and most importantly, you don’t have to wait overnight for results—meaning your dog gets a diagnosis and needed treatment sooner. Tests We Provide…

Veterinary diagnostic imaging is used to discover internal disease or injury in a dog. Dalton Veterinary Practice & Kitty Korner employs advanced imaging technologies that are reviewed by a licensed DVM, guaranteeing the highest quality of care for our patients. Radiographs, or X-rays, use electromagnetic radiation directed towards the body to highlight objects within. They…

Imagine if you never brushed your teeth or had them cleaned. Pretty frightening, right? As you can imagine, things would eventually start to go very, very bad inside your mouth: teeth would rot and decay, gums would become inflamed and infected. Bacteria from those rotting teeth would eventually travel into your bloodstream and could cause…

Has your dog been scratching a lot lately? Have you noticed any abnormalities on their skin/coat, such as red spots, dandruff, or hair loss? If so, your dog may have an allergy. Dog allergies, infections, parasites and other dermatological conditions are more common than you may think. At Dalton Veterinary Practice & Kitty Korner, we…