Oak Hill Animal Hospital

10/31/2026

🎃🐾 Happy Halloween from Oak Hill Animal Hospital! 🐾🎃
Wishing you and your furry friends a spooktacular day filled with treats, not tricks! Stay safe everyone!

10/29/2026

🐈‍⬛🎃 BLACK CATS, BAD LUCK? NOT A CHANCE! 🎃🐈‍⬛

Halloween is right around the corner, and while black cats are often associated with spooky superstitions, here at Oak Hill Animal Hospital, we believe they're nothing but GOOD LUCK! 🖤🐾

Unfortunately, Halloween can bring extra risks for our feline friends, especially those who spend time outdoors. With increased foot traffic, loud noises, unfamiliar visitors, and Halloween decorations, it's important to take a few extra precautions.

🐈‍⬛ Keep your cats indoors! Even if your cat normally enjoys outdoor adventures, consider keeping them safely inside during the days surrounding Halloween.

🎃 Create a safe space! Trick-or-treaters, doorbells, and spooky decorations can be overwhelming. Give your kitty a quiet, comfortable place to relax.

🖤 Check identification! Make sure your cat's microchip information is current in case they accidentally slip out during Halloween festivities.

🍬 Keep candy and decorations out of reach! Chocolate, certain sugar-free candies, string, and decorations can pose serious dangers to curious cats.

🚪 Watch those doors! With trick-or-treaters coming and going, even the sneakiest little escape artist may find an opportunity to slip outside.

A little reminder: While stories about black cats being targeted around Halloween circulate every year, there isn't strong evidence that black cats face a widespread increase in intentional harm during the holiday. However, taking extra precautions to protect ALL pets is always a good idea!

🐾 Black cats aren't bad luck. They're beautiful, loving companions who deserve to feel safe and protected all year long!

From all of us at Oak Hill Animal Hospital, have a safe and SPOOKTACULAR Halloween! 🧡🖤

10/29/2026

The girls really brought the creative competiton heat this year! Thank you all for voting along in our annual pumpkin decorating contest!

10/27/2026

Declawing Alternatives-
Scratching is a natural behavior for our feline friends but where they choose to scratch can be frustrating. While surgery can seem like the only option there are some alternatives you can try to decrease the less desirable behaviors.

Alternatives:
-Keeping the nails trimmed
-Applying nail caps (such as soft paws)
-Making scratching posts available and attractive by placing catnip or treats around them
-Covering corners of furniture with plastic, aluminum foil or sticky tape temporarily

Learn more at the link below!
https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951448

10/27/2026

Reminder: We will be closed this Friday, October 30th.

10/25/2026

Chocolate toxicity-
As Halloween approaches, it's essential for all dog owners to be aware of the potential dangers lurking in those tempting bags of sweets. Chocolate, a Halloween staple, can be highly toxic to our furry friends. Here's what you need to know to keep your dog safe:

🚫 No Chocolate Treats for Fido: Chocolate contains theobromine and caffeine, which are toxic to dogs. Even small amounts can lead to symptoms of chocolate poisoning, including vomiting, diarrhea, rapid breathing, and even seizures.

👁️ Keep Candy Out of Reach: Dogs have a knack for finding treats, so make sure all Halloween candy is stored securely, far away from your dog's access.

🏡 Secure the Trash: After your Halloween festivities, dispose of candy wrappers and leftovers securely. Dogs may be attracted to the scent, and ingesting wrappers can lead to blockages.

🐾 Know the Signs: Be vigilant for any signs of chocolate toxicity, such as restlessness, increased heart rate, panting, trembling, or excessive thirst. If you suspect your dog has ingested chocolate, call the office during business hours at 770-728-9976.
For after hours help here a list of places we recommend:
-Brown Veterinary Urgent Care Monroe, GA 678-464-1712, Open Friday 6pm-10pm, Sat & Sun 12pm-10pm.
- SAVES Fayetteville 770-460-8166 Open 24/7
- Med Vet Atlanta 404-900-6915 Open 24/7

Visit the link below to learn more about Chocolate Toxicity!
https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4952115

10/24/2026

Anesthesia for pets is a crucial part of many medical procedures, ensuring they stay comfortable and pain-free. As veterinarians, we take every precaution to make anesthesia as safe as possible. From pre-anesthetic exams to monitoring throughout the procedure, your pet’s safety is our top priority. If you have any concerns or questions about anesthesia, don’t hesitate to reach out—your peace of mind is just as important to us as your pet’s well-being. 🐾

Check out this article, “When your pet needs anesthesia” from the AVMA:: https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare/when-your-pet-needs-anesthesia

Share information with pet owners regarding general veterinary anesthesia, its management, and its risks.

10/23/2026

It’s time for our annual staff pumpkin decorating contest! These girls SHOWED OUT this year! I’m so proud of all the creativity.
Please help us vote for annual clinic bragging rights 😂by either liking the photo here or voting in person at the clinic ♥️🐾

10/23/2026

It’s National Senior Pet Month! We absolutely love our senior patients their loyalty, wisdom, and sweet personalities make them so special. 💛🐾
Help your senior pets stay happy and healthy with regular wellness exams. Preventive care is the key to keeping them feeling their best through every stage of life.
📞 Call us at 770-728-9976 to schedule your pet’s next visit!

10/22/2026

As part of our staff appreciation week the staff was tasked with a scavenger hunt of photos and items all across the clinic to complete in order to win a prize.
We are so in love with their creativity and are so appreciative of our amazing clients who joined in on the fun! 🥰♥️🐾