Jackson County Veterinary Hospital

10/14/2025

09/29/2025

Anybody need a kitten??
Available for adoption to excellent homes only!

07/10/2025

Urgent help needed in Sylva!

An elderly couple who fed community cats at their home have moved into assisted living. Now there's no one to feed their colony everyday.

The colony is close to downtown and the family will provide the food - just need a cat lover to stop by daily and feed and water the colony.

If you live in Sylva and can help, please text Eric with Sister Kitten at 828-400-0223.

05/24/2025

This one bite could happen the day your puppy or kitten or ferret is born! Start heartworm preventive at 6-8 weeks of age FOR LIFE!!

05/21/2025

I know most of y’all know Dr Shields, and if she’s cared for your pets over the years, I’m sure you love her as much as we do! If you’re able, she could really use some help right about now ♥️

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05/08/2025

NOTICE: Transylvania County has issued a warning about cases of canine influenza and canine distemper. Use the dog park at your own risk. If you are not sure about your dog's vaccination status, please keep the dog out of the park and schedule a vaccination appointment with your vet: www.cityofbrevard.com/dogpark

05/06/2025

IMPORTANT PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT:

The Canton Police Department is advising residents of Canton to use caution and avoid animals behaving in unusual ways. We have had a few calls about Raccoons in the area behaving in unusual ways. All pet owners should ensure that their pets are current with their rabies vaccination. Rabies can spread to people and pets through a bite or scratch.

If you see a raccoon exhibiting any of these behaviors, it could be rabies:

DIFFICULTY WALKING
- Rabies can cause fully or partially paralyzed hind legs.
- It can also cause raccoons to walk in circles.

CONFUSION, DISORIENTATION
- Healthy raccoons are always doing something or looking for something
- A sick raccoon will almost always appear drunk, or very lost

STRANGE NOISES
- Raccoons do typically chatter among themselves, and they can make loud noises while fighting or mating, but sick raccoons will make very strange noises or whimpering.

FOAMING AT THE MOUTH
- This a classic sign of a rabid raccoon, and a very obvious one.

AN ILL APPEARANCE
- A healthy raccoon and a sick raccoon look very different. A sick animal will pant heavily, look lethargic or limp, and generally look sick.

If you see any of these signs, please DO NOT approach or circle the raccoon. Stay away from the animal. If you live in the town limits call the Canton Police Department at 828-648-2376. An officer will respond and contact Haywood County Animal Control. If you live outside of the town limits you can contact the Sheriff's Office or Haywood County Animal Control directly.

04/09/2025

The lepto vaccine is now considered a core vaccine for all dogs. The disease itself is a nasty one; it can cause liver and kidney failure and can be transmitted to the other pets and humans in the household. Contact us if you’re not sure if your dog is protected!

LEPTOSPIROSIS: DID YOU KNOW?
Dr. Sharon Powell
Edison Park Animal Hospital

Leptospirosis is a serious bacterial infection that affects both animals and humans. This zoonotic disease (meaning people can get it too!) is dangerous for pets, especially dogs. Understanding the risks, symptoms, and preventive measures is essential for keeping your furry companions safe.

Leptospira bacteria thrive in warm, moist environments. The bacteria are commonly found in contaminated water, soil, or the urine of infected animals, including rodents, livestock, and wildlife. Pets can contract Leptospirosis through drinking or swimming in contaminated water sources such as lakes, puddles, or streams. Also living in areas of high rainfall causing stagnant water especially in areas with high rodent or wildlife populations. Sounds like our Florida environment year round but particularly in the summer months.

People can contract Leptospirosis the same way pets get Leptospirosis. People should always wear disposable plastic gloves while handling items that have come into contact with dog urine, and wash their hands thoroughly after.


Leptospirosis presents with a variety of symptoms, ranging from mild to severe. Common signs in pets include fever and lethargy, vomiting and diarrhea, loss of appetite, jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes indicating liver involvement), muscle pain and stiffness, increased thirst and urination (a sign of kidney involvement) and respiratory distress or coughing in severe cases.

Not all dogs show signs of illness after becoming infected with Leptospira bacteria. And even once they do show ill effects, the immediate cause may not be apparent since fever and lethargy can be clinical signs of other illnesses. Typically, dog owners will see that their dog isn't feeling or acting normal with low energy, like refusing to eat, eating less, or vomiting.

Veterinarians diagnose Leptospirosis through blood tests, urine tests, and sometimes PCR or antibody tests to detect the presence of the bacteria.

Dogs will likely be outside at some point, regardless of where you live. Preventing Leptospirosis is essential for both pets and their owners. Effective measures include vaccinations to provide protection against the common Leptospira strains, avoiding stagnant water, rodent/wildlife control, good hygiene while cleaning pets living areas, and avoiding contact with urine.

03/27/2025

03/25/2025

Night-migrating birds, like songbirds and shorebirds, can be disoriented by artificial light at night. Turning off or dimming lights can help them complete their migratory journeys safely. Go from 11pm to 6am through May 30.

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Night-migrating birds, like songbirds and shorebirds, can be disoriented by artificial light at night. Turning off or dimming lights can help them complete their migratory journeys safely. Go from 11pm to 6am through May 30. https://bit.ly/43f4b0a

03/20/2025

If you’re worried your pet might be carrying some creepy crawlies, give us a call!!

03/19/2025

RECALL ALERT - Petdine, LLC. is voluntarily recalling select Zesty Paws soft chews due to potential Salmonella contamination. These products were distributed to one consignee in Illinois, with no further distribution. For more information and affected lots, visit: https://bit.ly/4hFCrar