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(229) 924-6146Call Map & DirectionsDirections1037 Fetner DrAmericus, GA 31709 Write a ReviewWrite Review

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Mon - Fri:	7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Sat - Sun	Closed

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General Info: Americus Veterinary Hospital understands your pet is more than just a pet. Your dog or cat is a special member of your family, perhaps even your companion, and when needed, you want the best care available. We uphold our philosophy of providing quality health care for your pet in a safe, friendly environment. In fact, each member of our staff embodies our goal to provide compassionate companion health care with the latest advancements in procedures and technology. We will always strive to offer you reasonable prices with a focus on your family member.
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Services/Products: Boarding
Brands: Frontline, Heartgard, Interceptor plus, Nexgard, Pro heart 6, Royal Canin, Science Diet, Simparica, Trifexis, comfortis, revolution
Payment method: mastercard, amex, check, discover, visa
Categories: Veterinarian Emergency Services, Pet Boarding & Kennels, Pet Grooming, Pet Services, Veterinarians, Veterinary Clinics & Hospitals, Veterinary Specialty Services
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03/09/2016

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Real caring people, very helpful and friendly - they're now part of our family!

Not just a vet, but a great place with devoted animal lovers.

Very fair, reasonable fees (what a release!).

Of course - we will send all our friends to this terrific place.

Thank you, Diane, Randy, Walter and all our loved 4-legged friends.

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Phone: (229) 924-6146

Address: 1037 Fetner Dr, Americus, GA 31709

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Preventive Care

Dental Care
Vaccination
Nutritional Counseling
Signs of heartworm disease in cats can be very subtle or very dramatic. Symptoms may include coughing, asthma-like attacks, periodic vomiting, lack of appetite, or weight loss. Occasionally an affected cat may have difficulty walking, experience fainting or seizures, or suffer from fluid accumulation in the abdomen. Unfortunately, the first sign in some cases is sudden collapse of the cat, or sudden death.
Comprehensive Examination
Diagnosis. While infected dogs may have 30 or more worms in their heart and lungs, cats usually have 6 or fewer—and may have just one or two. But while the severity of heartworm disease in dogs is related to the number of worm, in cats, just one or two worms can make a cat very ill. Diagnosis can be complicated, requiring a physical exam, an X-ray, a complete blood count and several kinds of blood test. An ultrasound may also be performed.

Illness Treatment

Parasites Treatment and Control
We are often asked a variety of questions about general topics. From questions about spay/neuter to heartworm prevention, the following information is meant to provide baseline knowledge. If you think your pet is ill or having general difficulties, please contact us for an appointment, diagnosis and treatment.
Vomiting Treatment
Skin Condition and Allergy Treatment
Upper Respiratory Illness Treatment
Like dogs, cats can be infected with heartworms. There are differences, however, in the nature of the disease and how it is diagnosed and managed. Because a cat is not an ideal host for heartworms, some infections resolve on their own, although these infections can leave cats with respiratory system damage. Heartworms in the circulatory system also affect the cat’s immune system and cause symptoms such as coughing, wheezing and difficulty breathing. Heartworms in cats may even migrate to other parts of the body, such as the brain, eye and spinal cord. Severe complications such as blood clots in the lungs and lung inflammation can result when the adult worms die in the cat’s body.

Chronic Condition Treatment

Diabetes Treatment
Heart Disease Treatment
Heartworms are parasites that mature in the chambers of the heart and block major arteries, causing heart failure and death.

Wound and Fracture Care

Spaying and Neutering

Laboratory Services
Heartworm disease is a serious, progressive disease. The earlier it is detected, the better the chances the pet will recover. There are few, if any, early signs of disease when a dog or cat is infected with heartworms, so detecting their presence with a heartworm test administered by a veterinarian is important. The test requires just a small blood sample from your pet, and it works by detecting the presence of heartworm proteins. Some veterinarians process heartworm tests right in their hospitals while others send the samples to a diagnostic laboratory. In either case, results are obtained quickly. If your pet tests positive, further tests may be ordered.
X-Ray
Monitor your cat. Heartworm-positive cats may experience spontaneous clearing of heartworms, but the damage they cause may be permanent. If your cat is not showing signs of respiratory distress, but worms have been detected in the lungs, chest X-rays every 6 to 12 months may be recommended. If mild symptoms are noted, small doses of prednisolone may be administered to help reduce inflammation.

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