Have you ever heard of the upper 4th premolar? Take a look towards the back of the mouth, at the top. That first ‘big’ tooth behind the canine is the upper 4th premolar. This carnassial tooth has many uses, but the main one is chewing. The forces placed on this tooth...

It’s all fun in the sun, until it’s not. As we all know and experience on a daily basis, the summer brings extreme temperatures and therefore risks. This includes risks for humans and pets. Our dogs and cats are not as tolerant to some of the extreme weather swings....

Are You Passionate about Animals? As a Veterinary Technician or Assistant at Peachtree Hills Animal Hospital, You Will Be Surrounded by Patients like these! Peachtree Hills Animal Hospital is a wonderful and rewarding place to work. For 20 years we have cared for...

We Have Missed Seeing You! While virtual exams and TeleVET are working well, we will begin to transition back to in-person, in-room exams starting  Monday, June 22, 2020.   We want to balance convenience with caution and so we are following recommended safety...

‘Tis the season The best time of year is upon us and many pets are fortunate to be a part of the family gatherings and festive activities. We want our pets to share in the fun, but it’s easy to forget that this change in routine can pose some risks for our pets. Dogs...

(Reprinted from the American Heartworm Society): Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal disease in pets in the United States and many other parts of the world. It is caused by foot-long worms (heartworms) that live in the heart, lungs and associated...

Sadly, the flower we have come to associate with the spring season, the Lily, can pose a serious danger to your cat or dog. Not all lilies are dangerous, and it’s important to know the difference.   The following lilies are HIGHLY TOXIC to cats and dogs!  Even small...

Peachtree Hills Animal Hospital is excited to offer easy online appointment scheduling through our "Next in Line" app.  Just click on the button above on our website header banner and it will take you to a scheduler.  This works even for first time patients.  Of...

With progress and convenience comes a busier Early Street.  To make parking a breeze, please note:  We are now providing FREE Valet Parking from 2-6 pm on Monday-Friday. When self-parking, please note we have a new option below—parking in the HANOVER BUILDING directly...

As the weather gets nicer and begs more outdoor activity with your pet, it is important to understand the risks of ticks. Ticks bites on both pets and humans can lead to Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever--which cause very dangerous and uncomfortable...

Veterinary Medicine is complicated, arguably more so than human medicine.  In addition to having multiple types of animals, there are many different breeds of cats and dogs who have special considerations. Unlike human medicine, which has specialization within age...