Anesthesia

We perform pre-anesthetic blood work, place intravenous catheters, provide intra-operative and post-operative fluid therapy, and use monitoring equipment on ALL of our patients. Monitoring equipment includes: blood pressure, EKG, CO2 capnography, pulse-oximetry, temperature, and recording of vital signs throughout surgery. Your pet will receive the highest level of anesthetic care at our state-of-the art facility. Please schedule a pre-operative tour with us!

Behavior

  • Sometimes our pets need a little help becoming model citizens. We are happy to work with you to address issues such as inappropriate elimination, anxiety, aggression, and any other concerns.
  • We partner with Peach on a Leash to provide puppy socialization and training courses on site.

Dentistry

  • Tired of morning breath? We can help fix that problem!
  • The majority of dental disease lies hidden under the gum line. For this reason, placing a pet under anesthesia to allow for thorough cleanings is considered the standard of care. We scale and polish all teeth.
  • Digital intraoral radiographs (x-rays) allow for examination of tooth roots and demonstrate evidence of disease that lies under the gum line. We can also use radiographs to ensure the entire tooth has been removed during an extraction.

Dermatology

  • Does your furry friend smell a little funny, have scaly skin, or have a sudden onset of baldness?
  • We are prepared to diagnose and treat skin and ear conditions caused by infection, autoimmune diseases, allergies, and parasites.

Dietary Counseling

We proudly partner with Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets to offer research-based nutritional advice for maintenance and prescription diets.

Digital Radiology

Our state-of the art digital imaging system allows our technicians to rapidly obtain quality diagnostic x-rays.

End of Life

When the last day has come & tears will be shed, we share a special place for beloved pets to rest their head. Find this peaceful corner to say good-bye and thank a dear soul for the years gone by.

In-House Diagnostic Laboratory

When your pet comes to us with an illness that needs immediate medical attention, our state-of-the art in-house diagnostic laboratory allows us to obtain a diagnosis within minutes of your arrival. We can run a variety of chemistry panels, complete blood counts, and a urinalysis along with electrolytes all in house! You should not have to wait 24 hours for lab results, and neither should your pet!

Intensive Care Unit

We are equipped with a state-of-the-art intensive care unit including a Snyder oxygen cage. We also have large cages and a run in our intensive care unit to ensure a comfortable stay for pets of all sizes.

Isolation

Our isolation unit is designed to safely care for highly infectious pets, while keeping the remainder of the population free from exposure. If you are asked to visit us in the isolation ward, our receptionist will guide you to a private entrance and exit.

Ophthalmology

  • The eyes are the window to the soul! If your pet has the following issues, please bring him/her in for an eye exam: red eyes, discharge from an eye, squinting, cloudiness of the eye, or swelling around the eye. These clinical signs are serious and must be addressed as soon as possible.
  • We are prepared to diagnose and treat common ocular diseases such as glaucoma, corneal ulcers, and keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS/dry eye)

Surgery

Soft tissue surgeries including spays, neuters, wound repair, cystotomies for removal of bladder stones, splenectomies, cesarean sections, and exploratory laparotomies for removal of intestinal obstructions or to obtain biopsies. We also perform corrective surgery on the eye-lid and ear.

Ultrasound

We partner with a team of specialists to provide ultrasounds and echocardiograms to our patients on site.

Preventative Care for Dogs and Cats

Puppy & Kitten

  • Immunizations
  • Parasiticides
  • Microchips
  • Spay/Neuter
  • Nutrition and behavior consults
Preventative Care, Adult Pet (1-7)

  • Immunizations
  • Screening for Heartworm & Tick-borne illness
  • Intestinal parasite testing
  • Parasiticides
  • Nutrition and behavior consults
Preventative Care, Geriatric Pet (7+)

  • Immunizations
  • Screening for Heartworm & Tick-borne illness
  • Intestinal parasite testing
  • Parasiticides
  • Senior bloodwork
  • Pain management
  • Monitoring treatment of chronic diseases
  • Nutrition & behavior consults

Training

Spalding Animal Hospital is pleased to partner with Alex Sessa to provide training classes in our building!
Peach on a Leash owner and head trainer, Alex Sessa, has been training dogs and studying dog behavior for nearly a decade. She attended the University of Georgia where she began honing her training skills, while helping improve the behavior of local shelter dogs to reduce euthanasia rates. She graduated with honors in 2012 and worked as both a pet adoption counselor and an assistant dog trainer before being offered a job with celebrity dog trainer Victoria Stilwell of Animal Planet’s “It’s Me or the Dog.”

Alex traveled the world with Victoria and had the opportunity to learn from her in all facets of training and behavior for over four years before deciding to pursue her dream of launching Peach on a Leash. Their work together allowed Alex the opportunity to work hands-on with both pet dogs and working dogs, including police dogs and accelerant detection dogs. Alex was recently accepted into the prestigious Jean Donaldson Academy for Dog Trainers, commonly referred to as “the Harvard for dog trainers,” to further refine her training skills. These experiences have helped her to become one of the most studied, well-rounded trainers in the area, and her results-oriented training utilizes positive reinforcement techniques that are backed by the latest modern behavioral science.

Peachy Puppy 101 (4 one-hour weekly sessions)

Class size: 4 puppies (limited to puppies between 2-4 months of age*)
If you’ve recently brought home a new four-legged addition and want to get things started on the right paw, Peachy Puppy 101 is the perfect group class for you! In just four weeks, we’ll cover all the basics you need to lay the foundation for a happy, confident puppy that will grow up to be a friendly, well-socialized adult dog. We keep the class size small to ensure the safety and comfort of all our puppies, and to allow plenty of one-on- one attention for each family!
In addition to careful socialization with people and other dogs that will take place throughout each session, we’ll cover:

  • Tips & tricks for raising a happy and healthy puppy
  • How to troubleshoot common puppy problems like nipping, chewing, potty training, crate training, and whining
  • Basic cues including (but not limited to) sit, down, come when called, and laying the foundation for loose leash walking
  • Preventing future problem behaviors from developing *Puppies are required to be up to date on the appropriate vaccinations for their age.
The Family Dog 101 (6 one-hour weekly sessions)

Class size: 6 dogs (all breeds and ages 6 months+ are welcome*)
The Family Dog 101 group class is designed as a training foundation for dogs over 6 months of age, and will give you the skills you’ll need to set your dog up for future success. Each session will be filled with valuable cues, fun games, and training information that the whole family will find fun, informative, and practical for everyday life with your four-legged friend.
We’ll cover:

  • Basic cues including (but not limited to) sit, down, stay, come, leave it, and watch.
  • Loose leash walking
  • Troubleshooting common problems including excessive barking, pulling on leash, potty training, and jumping.
  • Crate training
  • Preventing future behavior problems

*Note: All dogs must be fully vaccinated in order to attend. If your dog has shown any signs of aggression,
please contact your veterinarian to discuss alternative training options to meet your needs.
To schedule training, please contact Peach On A Leash (404) 913-3234