Dr. Phil Good, owner of Beyond Pets Animal Hospital, received his Bachelor of Science with highest honors in Chemical Engineering from Georgia Tech in 2006. Phil finally came to his senses, realizing he’d much rather work with animals than in a chemical plant. Dr. Good obtained his doctorate in veterinary medicine from UGA in 2011.
One day, a pet owner named Emily noticed that her beloved Australian Cattle Dog, Blue, was showing signs of lethargy, loss of appetite, and vomiting. After taking Blue to the veterinarian, it was discovered that he had leptospirosis, a bacterial infection caused by the Leptospira bacteria that can affect multiple organ systems in the body…
One day, a pet owner named Rachel noticed that her beloved Shih Tzu, Bella, was showing signs of respiratory distress, such as coughing and wheezing. After taking Bella to the vet, it was discovered that she was suffering from parainfluenza, a highly contagious viral infection that affects the respiratory system in dogs. In this blog…
Inflammatory brain disease in dogs, also known as canine meningoencephalitis or meningoencephalomyelitis, involves disorders characterized by brain, spinal cord inflammation, and protective coverings, called meninges. This inflammation of the brain can arise from various factors, including infections, autoimmune disease, or unknown (idiopathic) causes. Inflammatory brain diseases can affect dogs of all ages, breeds, and genders;…
When Sarah noticed her normally energetic and playful dog, Max, suddenly become lethargic and lose his appetite, she knew something was wrong. Max had started vomiting and had severe diarrhea, leaving Sarah feeling helpless and worried. After a stressful visit to the vet, Max was diagnosed with Canine Parvovirus, a highly contagious viral illness that…
As pet owners, we do our best to keep our furry friends healthy and happy. However, sometimes despite our efforts, our pets can fall ill with serious conditions that can be difficult to manage. One day, a pet owner named Alex noticed that his beloved German Shepherd, Rocky, was showing signs of lethargy, fever, coughing,…