Church Hill Vet Hospital

08/29/2025

Year-round flea, tick, and heartworm prevention is crucial for pet owners to ensure their pets' health and well-being. Here are some key points to consider:

Fleas: They can cause itching, discomfort, and secondary infections. Flea prevention is essential year-round to prevent flea allergic dermatitis and tapeworms.

Ticks: Ticks can transmit diseases like Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Year-round prevention is necessary to protect against these diseases.

Heartworms: Heartworms are transmitted by mosquitoes and can cause serious health issues. Year-round prevention is necessary to protect against heartworm disease.

Please call our office to inquire about preventatives available for your cat or dog.
(423)256-2882.

By implementing a year-round prevention plan, pet owners can protect their pets from these common parasites and diseases, ensuring they lead healthier and happier lives.

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08/26/2025

August 26th is International Dog Day!

Dogs, often referred to as our best friends, bring boundless joy, loyalty, and companionship into our lives. As a tribute to these wonderful creatures, International Dog Day is celebrated on August 26th every year. This special day not only commemorates the loving bond between humans and dogs but also raises awareness about the importance of adopting and rescuing dogs in need. Our loyal companions deserve a day of recognition. Show us pics of your loyal companions!

08/22/2025

August 22nd is Take Your Cat To The Vet Day!

National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day is celebrated on August 22nd every year to increase awareness of the importance of routine vet care for cats. According to the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP), 83% of cats go to the vet during their first year, but half of them don’t go back until they get sick. Annual exams and annual bloodwork can find underlying diseases, even though the cat may not be exhibiting symptoms of illness at the time. This day serves as a crucial reminder for cat owners to prioritize the health and well-being of their feline friends. If you would like to get more information, please call the office. (423)256-2882.

08/19/2025

August 19th is International Orangutan Day!

International Orangutan Day aims to highlight the critical challenges faced by orangutans, including habitat loss due to deforestation, poaching, and illegal pet trading. This day serves as a reminder of the urgent need to protect these remarkable creatures. The name "orangutan" translates to "person of the forest" in Malay, reflecting their deep connection to their natural habitat.

08/18/2025

August is National Immunization Awareness Month!
If you have questions about what vaccinations your pet should receive, please give us a call. (423)256-2882.

As summer begins to wind down and we prepare for the changing seasons, August brings us National Immunization Awareness Month—a perfect time to remind pet owners of the importance of vaccinations in keeping our furry companions healthy.
Vaccines play a crucial role in protecting pets from infectious diseases that can be life-threatening or severely impact their quality of life. By stimulating your pet’s immune system to recognize and combat specific pathogens, vaccines provide immunity against diseases they might encounter in their environment. Even indoor pets require vaccinations, as some diseases can be brought in from outside or spread by other animals.

08/17/2025

08/16/2025

August 16th is World Honey Bee Day!

This day is observed annually on the third Saturday in August to raise awareness about the importance of honey bees and their role in the ecosystem. This special day was created to recognize and honor one of nature’s most important creatures: the honey bee. Bees have been around since the dawn of time, and they play an essential role in our environment. They help pollinate plants, provide us with delicious honey, and even produce wax for candles. Join us in celebrating these incredible creatures by learning more about their important role in our world and taking action to protect them!
Bee-friendly plants provide nectar and pollen for honeybees, so plant some in your garden or window box. Marigolds, lavender, thyme, and sunflower are all great pollinator friendly plants.

08/15/2025

August 15th is Check The Chip Day!

Check the Chip Day is celebrated annually on August 15. It’s that time of the year when we raise awareness regarding the importance of microchipping, which greatly helps in reuniting missing pets with their owners. In fact, every second a family pet is lost, with only one in ten ever being found. As per consensus, approximately ten million pets are lost annually. Microchipping provides peace of mind to pet owners as it confirms the safety of their beloved pets.

08/14/2025

August 14th is World Lizard Day!

World Lizard Day is celebrated not only to acknowledge the beauty and diversity of lizards but also to raise awareness about the threats they face. Many lizard species are endangered due to habitat loss, climate change, and illegal pet trade. By celebrating this day, we remind ourselves of the importance of conservation efforts to protect lizards and their habitats. Additionally, it’s an opportunity to promote education about reptiles in general and their crucial roles in ecosystems.

08/12/2025

August 12th is World Elephant Day!
World Elephant Day, celebrated every year on 12th August, is a global movement to raise awareness about the preservation and protection of the majestic elephant species—both African and Asian. Elephants have been facing serious population declines over the past several decades due to habitat loss and poaching, and they are now listed as critically endangered.

08/10/2025

August 10th is World Lion Day!

World Lion Day is an international annual event. World Lion Day was conceived to create awareness of the conservation needs of lions, and to promote engagement with organizations undertaking conservation efforts for lions via fundraising events, donations and other means of support. Lions are listed as "Vulnerable" on the IUCN Red List of threatened species, with a decreasing population of 23,000 mature individuals and a decline in the species' range of 36% over three generations.

08/08/2025

August 8th is International Cat Day!
Our feline companions bring a lot of joy to our lives, it is only right they get a day of recognition. Show us pics of your loyal kitties. 😺❤