Creature Comforts Kennels

03/27/2026

Hannibal Lecter Vibes!!

03/26/2026

Sometimes it does feel like work!! boarding

03/26/2026

In just about any environment a medical issue can come up. Whether it’s a known heath issue that starts to worsen or something undiagnosed that boils to the surface. At Creature Comforts Kennels we are prepared. We have a close working relationship with Premium Veterinarian Care, a doctor is only a phone call away.

03/20/2026

03/09/2026

We still have a few openings left for spring break in Rutherford County. If you're planning to head out of town, contact us to book a stay for your pets.

Creature Comforts Kennels is dedicated to providing a safe, clean environment to care for your pets while your away. We also provide grooming services from full grooms, bathing, to nail trims.

07/31/2025

🚨 **Rabies is Still a Real Threat — Even Here in Tennessee** 🚨

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Just this week, a Good Samaritan picked up an injured stray cat and was bitten while trying to help. Tragically, the cat passed away en route to our clinic. With no proof of rabies vaccination, the cat had to be submitted for rabies testing — and now, the individual will likely undergo expensive and stressful rabies post-exposure treatment.

🧬 Rabies remains 100% fatal once symptoms begin — and it’s still very present in our community.

📊 According to the most recently published 2023 Rabies Surveillance Report:

Skunks are the primary wildlife reservoir in Tennessee.

Cats are the most common rabid domestic animal in the U.S.

Tennessee reported 16 cases of rabid animals last year, including skunks, raccoons, and domestic pets.

💉 Prevention is everything.
We strongly encourage all pet owners to keep their animals up to date on rabies vaccines and regular wellness care. Vaccinating your pets doesn’t just protect them — it protects your family, neighbors, and community.

💰 Worried about cost?
Our Premier Pet Wellness Program offers affordable options to help keep your pets protected year-round, including core vaccines like rabies.

📞 If you’re unsure about your pet’s vaccine status or want to learn more about our wellness plans, visit our website or email our staff.

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🛑 Do not handle or take extreme caution with stray or injured animals. If you see one in distress, contact local animal control. Rabies is rare — but the risk is very real.

07/25/2025

Premier VetCare is your local Veterinarian in Smyrna serving all of your needs. Call us today at 615-459-0802 for an appointment.

07/10/2025

03/21/2025

Harry Potter, the Dog Who Lived (Again!)

We like to share the story of, a brave dog known as Harry Potter. She faced a Voldemort of her own recently: a nasty, spell-inducing, troubled gallbladder!
For some time, our furry hero was facing challenges of a nasty Gallbladder Poisson. With time she she fell more ill, whimpering like a first-year during Potions, and her once-sparkling eyes were dulled with discomfort. We feared the worst. Was this the end for our little Potter?

"She's a fighter," whispered Head Healer Catron (our vet, Dr. Catron), her face grim. "But this... this requires more than just a Pepper-Up Potion."

The diagnosis? A severely inflamed gallbladder, threatening to rupture. The only hope: emergency surgery, as risky as facing a Dementor in the Forbidden Forest!
We held our breath, casting every cheering charm we knew. Time crawled by, feeling like an eternity in the Chamber of Secrets. With Magic of Surgery we discovered the poison had more of a punch to it than thought, discovering there was also a rupture in her bile duct, allowing the poison to spread. Dr Catron, with the guidance and support of Dr Hatcher, tacked every challenge this deadly Gall Bladder threw at their efforts. Then, the news! Dr. Catron emerged, beaming brighter than a newly polished Golden Snitch.

"The surgery was a success!" she announced. "Her gallbladder is gone the duct is repaired, and she's resting comfortably. Even then with that good news, our hero had to take the path to full recovery on her own. This is a dog who simply refuses to die! She's truly the 'Pet Who Lived!'" She continued to fight, and grow stronger over coming this nasty beast of a poisoned Gallbladder.

This wouldn't have been possible without the brilliant skills of Dr. Catron, Dr Hatcher and their team at Premier VetCare, along with the after hour doctors that watched over her post surgery. They all are true wizards of veterinary medicine.

Premier VetCare is one of the few General Practice Veterinary Hospitals in our region that is able to take on more advanced soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries. If you find your pet under a tough spell, we may just be the magicians you need.

Give them a follow and a huge thank you! Let's raise a Butterbeer (or a bowl of chicken broth!) to Harry Potter, the dog who stared death in the face and said, "Not today, Voldemort! I mean, gallbladder!"

02/04/2025

11/09/2024

Santa is here!!! If you’d like to stop by and get a picture of your pet with Santa please feel free to. We will be doing photos till 3:30 today.