Dog
Dog Vaccinations
Dogs are like kids–it’s a never-ending job to keep them safe and happy. Dog vaccinations 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 to administer…
Canine Surgery
Surgery is often the most effective way to treat many serious injuries and disorders, and Dalton Animal Care is proud to offer state-of-the-art facilities and equipment. Our hospital provides a full range of canine surgery treatments for dogs, ranging from standard spaying and neutering to advanced, highly specialized procedures. Canine Surgery in Dalton, GA Surgery…
Dog Spay & Neuter
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…
Canine Rehabilitation
Canine Rehabilitation is similar to “Physical Therapy” in human medicine. This field of canine rehabilitation is changing the way pets recover from injury and surgery. Rehabilitation services are ideal for dogs that have been injured, undergone surgery or who suffer from arthritis, obesity or neurological disease. By using rehabilitation techniques and modalities we can maximize…
Canine Preventative Care
Pets are like kids–it’s a never-ending job to keep them safe and happy. Routine canine preventative health care 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 canine preventative care. Vaccinations and Routine Screenings for Dogs Rabies Rabies vaccinations…
Dog Nutrition
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 dog nutrition will go a long way in keeping your pet healthy by bolstering the immune system and supporting…
Dog Microchipping
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. Put your mind at ease by opting for dog microchipping….
Canine Lab Tests
Dalton Animal Care has the capability to perform various blood tests, pre-anesthetic bloodwork, and other types of canine lab tests 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. Canine…
Canine Imaging
Veterinary diagnostic imaging is used to discover internal disease or injury in a dog. We employ advanced canine 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 can detect abnormalities including…
Dog Dental Care
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…