Boyd's Creek Animal Hospital is dedicated to our patients, whose loving, unique, and engaging personalities enrich our lives, touch our hearts, and constantly inspire us.

At Boyd's Creek Animal Hospital, we love what we do - and it shows! We believe that taking care of your beloved pets is our calling in life.  We want to offer you and your pet the care and compassion you both deserve.  We strive each day to strengthen our commitment to helping animals in need and to renew our promise to exceed expectations in animal care and in our hospital facilities.

We strive each day to strengthen our commitment to helping animals in need and to renew our promise to exceed expectations in animal care and in our hospital facilities.

AAHA Certified!   Our hospital is certified by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)!  We are Sevier County's first AAHA Hospital and 1 of only 7 veterinary hospitals within a 50 mile radius to have received this certification.  Please visit our AAHA page for more information about our hospitals recognition. Join us on Social Media Boyds Creek Animal Hospital

Hospital News   WELCOME TO THE STAFF DR. WALKER! Dr. Walker has joined the staff at BCAH.  Currently she is with us on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  I know she would love to meet you and your family's pet(s).   ANNUAL PET HALLOWEEN CONTEST! From October 7th thru October 30th, we will be having a pet costume contest for your favorite pet!  You can submit a photo to Deb@boydscreekvet.com, or bring your pet by the clinic anytime during our regular business hours for us to take the photo.  We will post all pictures in the lobby and on our Website (boydscreekvet.com) for viewers to vote.  Polls will officially close on October 30th at 5 p.m. and the winners will be announced on the Website!  There will be a prize awarded to the 1st, 2nd & 3rd place winners.  Good luck to all! Photos will be posted on the Halloween Contest tab

While You're Here, Don't Miss:   Services - See what we have to offer you and your pet Forms - Download forms to complete before your visit  Rapid Rx Refill - Reorder your pet's medication online! Our Mission - What we believe, and why we are here Pet Library - over 2,500 handouts on pet health topics    NEW! We're excited to announce our partnership with VitusVet, the best-rated app that digitally connects pet parents and their care providers to improve the health and safety of pets. As part of our partnership we're introducing an integration between our practice management solution and VitusVet’s app. The integration allows pet parents to schedule appointments, purchase refills, review reminders and confirmations, and view their pets’ medical history based on information from Vetter Software. Please scroll to the bottom of this page, or any page of our Website to download the App, request an appointment or request a prescription refill.

Autumn brings many delights: colorful leaves, pumpkin-spiced everything, a reprieve from the heat of summer. For pets with allergies, however, a change in season can also mean the onset of uncomfortable itching and skin infections.

The idea that seasonal allergies are limited to springtime is a myth, according to Dr. Kimberly Coyner, a veterinary dermatologist at the Dermatology Clinic for Animals of Tacoma. “Pets with fall symptoms are often allergic to weeds that pollinate in the fall, especially ragweed,” Dr. Coyner says. “Other weeds that can cause allergic reactions in the fall include sagebrush, Russian thistle (tumbleweeds), plantain, and cocklebur and lamb's-quarters.”

Pets with environmental allergies, known as atopic dermatitis or atopy, can have signs limited to one season or can suffer year-round. “Animals can also be allergic to plants that pollinate in other seasons, including trees (springtime) and grasses (summer), as well as things that are in the environment all year round, such as house-dust mites and molds,” Dr. Coyner explains.

What an Allergic Pet Looks Like

Many people miss the onset of allergic disease in their pet, because they are expecting their dog or cat to start sneezing, as is often the case in people. “Dogs and cats don’t usually sneeze or have runny eyes with allergies, which is called atopic rhinitis,” Dr. Coyner says. “More commonly, they scratch and lick or chew their skin, often causing hair loss, sores and secondary skin infections.”

While inhaled allergens can create issues for the pet's skin from inside the pet, those same pollens can also be causing damage from the outside. “Pollen grains are not only inhaled; they settle on the skin and fur and then trigger allergic reactions on the skin,” Dr. Coyner says. Atopy can be suffered by both pets and people.

Itchy skin is the primary sign noticed by owners, but more common signs of allergic disease are itchy ears and recurrent ear infections, Dr. Coyner says. Recurrent ear infections secondary to atopy can occur even in the absence of any other signs of allergic disease, so many owners continue to treat the regular episodes without realizing there is an underlying cause that could be addressed.

It is National Veterinary Technician Week.  Please join us in celebrating our hard working techs.  Without them, the wheels do not go 'round and 'round.  We think here at BCAH we have the BEST techs available from our Kennel Techs to our Licensed Veterinary Technicians.

 Adopt a Shelter Dog Month - October 1-31, 2019

americanhumane.org/initiative/adopt-a-dog-month

National Veterinary Technician Week - October 13-19, 2019

Let your favorite Techs know how much you appreciate them!

Iron Dog 5k - October 19, 2019

 https://runsignup.com/Race/TN/Knoxville/KnoxvilleIronDog5k

Bark in the Park - October 6, 2019

https://www.visitknoxville.com/event/howl-o-ween-pooch-parad-%26-pet-expo-2019/10838

Reptile Awareness Day - October 21, 2019

National Cat Day - October 29, 2019

We are offering summer SPA DAY specials.

Your pet will be treated to therapeutic shampoos and creme rinses, brushing, combing out, furminator treatment, nail trimming and filing.  We can also do a shave down and express anal glands.  Call for an appointment to pamper your furry friend.  Mention you saw this on our Website and get $5.00 off!

 We continually update our webpage, so stop by often to see what's new.