Heron's Crossing

10/07/2026

Is pet insurance actually worth it? The honest answer: it depends on your pet, your family, and your budget. 🐾 New on the blog: what pet insurance actually covers (and doesn’t), the questions worth asking a provider before you buy, and the fine print worth reading either way.

Somewhere between the puppy shots and the first emergency vet visit, most owners find themselves wondering the same thing: should I have gotten pet insurance? There’s no single right answer here — it really comes down to the best fit for your pet, your family, and your budget, not a universal ve...

09/30/2026

Copperhead season in Metro Atlanta runs longer than you’d think - and your yard’s landscaping might be part of the risk. 🐍🐾 New on the blog: what makes a yard more copperhead-friendly, and simple steps to keep evening yard time safer.

Once nighttime temperatures around Metro Atlanta settle above about 70 degrees — which covers a good stretch of late spring through early fall here — copperheads get more active after dark, right around the same hours a lot of us are out for one last yard trip with the dog before bed. Of Georgia...

09/28/2026

Our next Pet Loss Grief Support Session is this Wednesday, Sept 30th at 6:30pm

Join us here: https://heronscrossing.vet/grief-session/

09/23/2026

Some dogs will hunt down a single dropped kibble like it’s the best part of their day — that’s the same instinct a snuffle mat taps into. 🐕 Fear Free Happy Homes backs the science behind why sniffing tires a dog out differently than a walk does. New on the blog: what a snuffle mat actually does for a bored, anxious, or fast-eating dog — and whether to buy one or build one.

Some dogs will hunt a single dropped kibble across the kitchen floor like it’s the most interesting thing that’s happened all day. That instinct to sniff, search, and work for food is exactly what a snuffle mat taps into. What a Snuffle Mat Actually Does A snuffle mat is a thick mat of fabric st...

09/18/2026

To the incredible families who open their doors and trust us during these sacred moments: your devotion is present in every gentle stroke of fur, every shared memory, and every whispered goodbye. Thank you for your trust 🤍

09/16/2026

Let’s talk about the thing every dog owner deals with and almost nobody brings up. 💩 Coprophagia is common, usually explainable, and rarely a sign anything’s “wrong” with your dog. New on the blog: the real causes and what actually helps.

It’s one of those things almost every dog owner deals with at some point and almost no one wants to bring up at a dinner party: your dog eating p**p, their own or another animal’s. It’s more common than the silence around it suggests, and it’s rarely a sign that anything is “wrong” with ...

09/14/2026

Our next Pet Loss Grief Session is coming up this Wednesday, September 16th. These sessions are conducted online and are at no cost to you. Sign up here: https://heronscrossing.vet/grief-session/

09/09/2026

That gorgeous azalea hedge everywhere in Georgia right now? Every part of it — leaves, flowers, even the pollen — is toxic to dogs. 🌸🐾

New on the blog: what makes azaleas risky, what symptoms to watch for, and how to enjoy spring color without the worry.

Every spring, azaleas turn Georgia yards into something out of a postcard — pink, white, and fuchsia blooms crowding fence lines and front walks from Decatur to Augusta. They’re one of the most planted shrubs in the state, the kind of plant that comes with a house rather than something you go ou...

09/04/2026

To the beautiful souls we helped cross over recently - thank you for showing us what unconditional devotion truly looks like. You filled your homes with endless joy, tail wags, quiet comfort, and loyalty.

09/02/2026

Splashing in the pool and hydrotherapy aren’t the same thing — and for an aging dog with joint pain, the difference matters. 🐕‍🦺

New on the blog: what AAHA’s pain management guidelines say about water therapy, and how to know if it’s worth asking your vet about.

As soon as backyard pools open for the season around Atlanta, it’s tempting to picture your older dog paddling around just like everyone else in the family. Swimming for fun and hydrotherapy for pain, though, aren’t the same thing at all — and if your dog is dealing with arthritis or joint pai...