Posts in Category: Pet Care

If your pet starts spurning food she usually gobbles right up, it’s easy to dismiss the change in appetite as a phase. But any change in food intake—especially paired with other symptoms—can be an early sign of illness or disease. 

Here’s what the team at Volunteer Veterinary Hospital in Knoxville wants you to know about pet appetite changes. 

As the leaves change and the weather cools down, fall is a perfect time to cozy up, slow down, and check in on your pet’s health. Scheduling a seasonal wellness visit can help your pet stay healthy and catch any issues before they become more serious.

Here are five great reasons to book your fall pet wellness appointment with a trusted vet in Knoxville—like the friendly, local team at Volunteer Veterinary Hospital!

At Volunteer Veterinary Hospital, we understand how stressful it can be to find a lump on your pet. Not all masses, lumps, and bumps are created equal, and checking and monitoring them are an important part of pet wellness. 

While it is not possible to tell many different masses apart just by looking, there are definitely some things that you can do to determine what a new lump might be and how much to worry about it. Keep reading to learn some helpful tips about pet masses, lumps, and bumps.

Whether you’re hiking a local trail or packing up for a long road trip, it’s important to remember a first-aid kit for your furry companions. This summer, we can help you gather road trip pet essentials and stock up on must-have pet supplies that make getting out with your pet simple, safe, and fun.

If you’ve ever fallen asleep in the sun, you know how comforting this experience can be. For cats, sunbathing is the ultimate daily ritual that combines two things they appreciate: sleeping safely while achieving full body warmth. Their natural instincts may be reflected in this behavior, but is there a time when sleeping in the sun should be monitored or limited? 

The feline purr is a quirk that cat owners marvel over and admire. The comforting, familiar sound of a cat purring is mysterious, though, and leaves many of us with questions. We may not know everything about cat purring, but Volunteer Veterinary Hospital has some answers to many of your questions regarding this incredible cat behavior. 

Frigid temps and low humidity collide in the winter for a combination that wreaks havoc on the hair and skin of humans along with our pets! And when the wind picks up, winter’s icy chill cuts even deeper, so it’s important to take extra measures to protect your pet’s skin and coat.

At Volunteer Veterinary Hospital, we love caring for your pets from head to toe, and our team has put together some helpful tips for keeping your pet’s skin and coat healthy this winter.

The holidays are just around the corner! If you’re anything like us, one of the things you’re looking forward to the most are all those festive holiday treats. Your dog(s) would love for you to know that holiday treats aren’t just for humans. 

Of course, when it comes to festive treats, keeping your dog healthy and safe is our top consideration. Nobody wants to be making a surprise trip to the vet because your dog swallowed a rawhide splinter. 

As your family veterinarian, our staff at Volunteer Veterinary Hospital cares for your pet from head to toe… literally. We diagnose and treat a wide range of diseases and issues, but issues with the feet are not an uncommon reason that people bring their beloved animals to see us. 

Thankfully, many paw problems in pets are very treatable and with our help we can get your furry friend putting their best paw forward in no time.

Cats can certainly be mysterious, but if they’re suffering from an unknown illness or injury their behavior may be more confusing. Because cats are hardwired to mask any signs of weakness, it can be fairly easy to miss (or misunderstand) the subtle signs they do show to indicate that something is not right. If you’re wondering whether or not your cat is sick, we have some tips to help.