Shoals Animal Hospital

10/30/2026

Happy Halloween from the SAH Care Bears!

“Kindness doesn’t cost a thing, yet it’s the richest gift you can give.”

10/29/2026

A city sidewalk, a backyard, a puddle on the daily walk. Dogs can encounter the bacteria that cause leptospirosis in places that are part of ordinary life.

Research by Dr. Jane Sykes of the University of California, Davis, and colleagues expanded understanding of this serious disease and the dogs at risk.

Their work documented infections in dogs not traditionally considered at risk, including small dogs and those living in cities.

That research contributed to the evidence behind broader vaccination guidance. In 2024, the American Animal Hospital Association updated its guidelines to recommend leptospirosis vaccination as a core vaccine for all dogs.

Preventing this infection protects dogs and can reduce risk for people, who can also become infected.

🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Sykes and her colleagues, recognized by the AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) among the 2026 Canine Health Discovery of the Year Award semifinalists.

Read about the science behind better protection: https://bit.ly/4ze3ByI



UC Davis

10/27/2026

🚨🚨Wedgewood Pharmacy has initiated a voluntary recall of nearly 4,000 compounded products in their catalog due to potency concerns. These products may contain more or less medication than the labels state. Clients who utilize Wedgewood Pharmacy through Vets First Choice, please search your medication’s lot number on their official recall lookup page here:
https://www.wedgewood.com/recall-lookup/

If your pet’s medication has been recalled, please contact Wedgewood recall services at 866-562-5931 Monday through Friday 8am – 9pm ET and Saturday 9am to 5pm ET.

10/22/2026

10/22/2026

✨Happy Staff Appreciation Week!! ✨
Today we ask you to join us in celebrating our Kennel Assistants: Abby and Victoria!
Being a kennel assistant is so much more than keeping the hospital clean (although we know there is plenty of that!).
These ladies work tirelessly behind the scenes to keep our furry patients safe, comfortable, and loved.
It's early mornings, messy moments, endless laundry, unexpected surprises, and a whole lot of love! Whether they are giving your fur baby a bath or helping to get testing, just know they are loved!
Thank you for all you do! We love and appreciate you!! 💕

10/21/2026

✨Happy Staff Appreciation Week!! ✨
Today we ask you to join us in celebrating our Customer Service Representives: Kristen C., Katie, and Sharlett!
These girls are the first friendly voice you hear! CSR's do so much more than just answer phones and schedule appointments. They juggle a million tasks, answer questions, calm worries, and offer compassion- even on our busiest days.
Thank you for all you do ladies! We love and appreciate you. 💕

10/20/2026

✨️Happy Staff Appreciation Week✨️
Today we ask you to join us in celebrating Bre T. (BT), Hailey and Bri!

BT is our hospital assistant and works day in/day out to swing back your pets for quick visits and also handles care for our dropped off pets!
Hailey and Bri are both vet assistants and help our doctors with their exams, get lab work started and anything else the doctors need!

All of these girls are so important to everything that happens behind the scenes of Shoals Animal Hospital and we love and appreciate each and every one of you! 💕

10/19/2026

In honor of Staff Appreciation Week we will be highlighting our amazing staff members each day this week!

To start off our week we have our three assistants that have been with us the longest: Angela, Kristen, and Amy. Each of these ladies do so many things to keep our clinic running smoothly on top of giving top notch care to your babies.

Angela is our go to cat wrangler and has a way with almost every fur baby that she encounters! Kristen is our go to for blood draws and conquers the trickiest of veins! And Amy is our go to for food questions, questions in general really! Each of these ladies love your babies like their own and provide the best care to each patient they see.

We love each one of you and are thankful for all you do!

10/16/2026

Today we celebrate our amazing Veterinarians for National Boss Day!
These women are: moms, business owners, Veterinarians and just DA BOMB 💣

We know how much they care for us and our patients every single day. They lead us through the sad days and lift our spirits.
They keep us laughing and smiling through all the good times too!
We are honored to work at Shoals Animal Hospital with them!
Thank you, Dr. Clopton and Dr. Snipes for everything you do for us and our patients every single day!