Countryside Animal Hospital

05/23/2026

A little Friday fun!

Your turn— Based on your profession, what would you name your child? Leave it in the comments and see if we can guess correctly!

05/20/2026

Whether it’s kittens or canines, Camry shows the upmost attention and concern to every patient in her care. Rightfully chosen as May’s Employee of the Month, Camry is a long-time vet assistant at Countryside and aspires to become a veterinarian one day. She currently is working towards and a B.S. in Biology and plans to apply to vet school as soon as possible. Please join us in congratulating Camry and encouraging her as she works to grow her knowledge and skillset. We know she’ll be a phenomenal vet one day! 💙

04/20/2026

Did you know there’s an easy way to make your pet’s vet visit less stressful? 🐾

Before your pet’s annual wellness exam, bring along a fresh stool sample (collected within 24 hours of the appointment). It might not be glamorous— but it helps us avoid having to collect one during the visit, which can be uncomfortable and unsettling for your pet.

So… why do we ask for it? 💩
At every wellness visit, we recommend a f***l test to check for internal parasites. Even pets who seem perfectly healthy can carry them! This simple test helps us:
✔️ Detect hidden parasites
✔️ Determine the best treatment if needed
✔️ Keep your pet feeling their best

This small step at home can make a big difference in your pet’s comfort and care. Thanks for helping us keep tails wagging and your pets healthy! 💙

**simply put a quarter-sized amount of p**p in a ziplock bag and give to the vet assistant/ tech at the start of your pet's appointment**

04/17/2026

They say a picture is worth 1,000 words but we’re speechless. What do you think this grumpy patient really wants to say? Bonus points if you make him a meme 👏🏼

04/10/2026

Congratulations to vet assistant, Caroline, for being chosen as employee of the month for April! 🐾

Her gentle demeanor, dedication, and hard work makes a difference every day— for our patients, their families, and our team. We’re so lucky to have you, Caroline! 💙

03/21/2026

🌸It’s a beautiful spring day at the Cherry Blossom Festival at the Georgia International Horse Park in Conyers. Bring the whole family, explore the vendor booths, and watch the Ultimate Air Dogs Dock Dive Contest.

Come see us at the Countryside booth to enter our raffle!

03/15/2026

Congratulations to customer service rep, Aimee, for being named employee of the month! Aimee is kind and cares for each pet and owner that walks through our door. If you see Aimee this month, congratulate her and tell her thank you for her hard work and compassionate service! 💙

03/13/2026

Please vaccinate your pets! If your dog or cat is in need of a rabies vaccine, call or text us to schedule. 770-788-7387

Did you know that horses need rabies vaccines too? Countryside Equine Hospital can take care of that for your herd!

🚨 RABIES ALERT – WALTON COUNTY 🚨

Our clinic has recently confirmed a rabies-positive cat in Walton County. Rabies is a fatal virus that can affect pets, wildlife, and humans.

Please take this as an important reminder to vaccinate your dogs, cats, and ferrets and keep their rabies vaccines current.

⚠️ What you should do:
• Make sure your pets are up to date on their rabies vaccine
• Avoid contact with stray or wild animals
• Report animals acting strangely (aggression, drooling, staggering)
• If you or your pet may have been exposed, seek medical or veterinary care immediately

Rabies is 100% preventable with vaccination.

Let’s protect our pets, families, and community.
📞 If your pet needs a rabies vaccine, call our clinic to schedule.

Please share this post to help spread awareness across Walton County.

03/11/2026

This is too close to home! Please vaccinate your pets to reduce the spread of rabies. If you are ever in doubt of whether an animal you've encountered is rabid, contact your local animal control or call 911.

RABIES ALERT: On Sunday, March 8, 2026, an ACCGov Animal Services Department officer responded to a call of a cat that was behaving aggressively in the area of Westwood Avenue in Bogart off Atlanta Highway near the Athens-Clarke County/Oconee County line.

The officer captured a domestic shorthair breed community cat that was white with tabby spots. After further evaluation based on its behavior, Animal Services staff sent the cat for rabies testing to the University of Georgia. Testing has confirmed that the cat was rabies positive.

Rabies is primarily spread to humans or animals through bites and scratches of an infected animal. Symptoms of rabies in animals may include fear of water, excessive salivation, failure to eat or drink, limping, unusually friendly or aggressive behavior, and/or other atypical behaviors such as nocturnal animals emerging during the daytime. The disease is nearly always fatal to humans if they are infected and do not receive prompt post-exposure treatment.

Any persons who interacted with a white cat with brown tabby spots in the Westwood Avenue and might have been exposed to the rabies virus should contact a healthcare provider for guidance. Owners of pets that had any similar interactions should contact their veterinarian for further guidance.

Pet owners should be sure that their pets are current on rabies vaccinations. Residents who ever observe stray animals or wildlife acting in an aggressive, sick, or unusual manner should report it to the Animal Services Department at 706-613-3540 or call 911 in an emergency situation.

For more information about rabies, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website at www.cdc.gov/rabies or the Georgia Department of Public Health’s website at dph.georgia.gov/environmental-health/rabies.

The Georgia Poison Center is also available for rabies consultation 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 800-282-5846 statewide. https://www.cdc.gov/rabies

03/09/2026

Who doesn’t love a good nap? In honor of National Day of Napping, share pics or videos in the comments of your pets— whether they’re having sweet dreams, chasing rabbits, snoring, or finding the craziest position to be comfortable, we’d love to see them!