Dogwood Animal Hospital

Dogwood Animal Hospital Nobody understands the special bond you share with your pet better than our team. We know the joys a

The local veterinarians of Dogwood Animal Hospital proudly serve pet parents in Lawrenceville, Grayson, Loganville, Snellville, Dacula and the surrounding area. Opened in 1998, our services include wellness exams, sick visits, vaccinations, boarding, microchipping, health and travel certifications, nutrition and weight management, euthanasia, laser therapy, X-ray, ultrasound, in-house laboratory,

genetic testing, surgery including spay and neuter, ear cropping, laser surgery, cherry eye, pet dental, pain management to include Librela and Solensia, injections for dogs and cats suffering from osteoarthritis, and more! We are open six days a week and can't wait to meet you and your pet!

09/05/2026

👉 Download your pet's care and health with our FREE and easy-to-use app: download.petdesk.com

You can download our app to your smartphone and have it link directly to our systems. All of its features are completely free to you for being a valued client. ☺️

Once you download the app, create an account with the email address we have on file for you. The app will sync your information overnight, so don’t be worried if you don’t see your pet’s history right away, it’ll be there in the morning!

🤍🐱 NATIONAL WHITE CAT DAY!Warning: Extremely fluffy.Highly judgmental.May leave white fur on literally everything. 😂But ...
09/05/2026

🤍🐱 NATIONAL WHITE CAT DAY!

Warning: Extremely fluffy.
Highly judgmental.
May leave white fur on literally everything. 😂

But honestly… when you look this fabulous, you’re allowed.

Here’s to the snow-white floofs who make every room a little brighter! ✨🐾

09/04/2026

👀 Why Does Your Dog Stare At You?

You know the look.
You’re eating dinner.
Stare.
You’re getting ready for bed.
Stare.
You’re simply existing.
STARE. 👁️👁️
Not creepy at all. (Usually.) 😂

Dogs use eye contact as a way to communicate with us. That intense gaze might mean:
🐾 “I need something.”
❤️ “I like being close to you.”
🥓 “Are you going to finish that?”
🧠 “You seem different today.”

Dogs are incredibly observant and can learn to read our routines, body language, and even emotional cues.

Eye contact can also be an important part of the bond they share with their favorite humans.

Fun fact: Studies have found that mutual gazing between dogs and their owners can increase oxytocin—the same hormone associated with bonding between parents and babies. 🥹❤️ So sometimes that stare really does mean “I love you.”

What do you think your dog is trying to tell you? 👇

🐶 Why Is My Dog Scooting? Ah, the infamous butt-drag across the carpet. 😳 Your dog may look like they’re attempting a ...
09/02/2026

🐶 Why Is My Dog Scooting?

Ah, the infamous butt-drag across the carpet. 😳

Your dog may look like they’re attempting a very questionable form of transportation, but scooting usually means something back there is bothering them.

Common culprits include:
🍑 Full or irritated a**l glands — one of the most common reasons
🪱 Parasites — certain intestinal parasites can cause itching
🌿 Allergies or skin irritation — itchy skin doesn’t stop at the tail
💩 Something stuck — sometimes the explanation really is that simple

An occasional scoot may not be cause for panic, but frequent scooting, licking, swelling, odor, discomfort, or changes around the rear end deserve a closer look.

And while your carpet may be getting a very personal message from your dog…we’d rather you give us a call. 😂🐾

Happy Ginger Cat Appreciation Day! 🐾🧡 Orange. Fluffy. Fabulous.Ginger cats don’t enter a room…they make an entrance.😼✨To...
09/01/2026

Happy Ginger Cat Appreciation Day! 🐾

🧡 Orange. Fluffy. Fabulous.

Ginger cats don’t enter a room…
they make an entrance.😼✨

Today, we’re celebrating the tiny orange celebrities who keep us laughing, guessing, and completely wrapped around their little paws.

It’s the first of the month—your friendly reminder to stay on top of your pet’s prevention routine!🐾 Need to pick up fle...
09/01/2026

It’s the first of the month—your friendly reminder to stay on top of your pet’s prevention routine!

🐾 Need to pick up flea, tick, or heartworm prevention, or schedule a visit? Call us at +1 678-377-0070—we’re happy to help!

🐾 Do pets actually get wiser with age?Maybe not in the way we think of human wisdom—but ask anyone who's shared their li...
08/31/2026

🐾 Do pets actually get wiser with age?

Maybe not in the way we think of human wisdom—but ask anyone who's shared their life with a senior pet, and they'll probably tell you they do. Over the years, our pets seem to trade youthful mischief for something different. They learn our routines, recognize our moods, know exactly when dinner is five minutes late, and somehow always manage to find the sunniest spot in the house. They may not be solving philosophy problems, but they become remarkably good at understanding the people and world around them.

Science tells us that dogs can continue learning throughout their lives, even as they process new information a little more slowly with age. They also build years of experience, recognizing familiar people, routines, and environments.

Maybe that's why so many senior pets seem calmer, more patient, and perfectly content simply being close to the people they love.

Perhaps wisdom isn't about knowing everything.

Perhaps it's about knowing what matters.

❤️ A warm bed.
❤️ A familiar face.
❤️ A favorite toy.
❤️ One more walk.
❤️ One more treat.
❤️ One more day with the people they love.

We think our senior pets have life figured out better than most of us. 💛

A healthy pet is about more than what happens during a veterinary visit. Daily exercise, balanced nutrition, mental stim...
08/30/2026

A healthy pet is about more than what happens during a veterinary visit. Daily exercise, balanced nutrition, mental stimulation, quality sleep, and routine wellness exams all work together to support your pet's overall health. 🐾

Wellness checklist according to your pet:
☑ Breakfast? Perfect.
☑ Walk? Even better.
☑ Nap? Absolutely.
☑ Playtime? Non-negotiable.
☑ Belly rubs? The more, the better.

Turns out, a healthy lifestyle looks pretty good through your pet's eyes! 💚

🌐 https://dogwoodanimalhospital.com/

🎶 Working 9 to 5 🎶
08/28/2026

🎶 Working 9 to 5 🎶

🌈🐾 August 28 is Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day.Some pets stay with us for a season.Others stay with us for a lifetime......
08/28/2026

🌈🐾 August 28 is Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day.

Some pets stay with us for a season.

Others stay with us for a lifetime...
..and all of them leave paw prints on our hearts forever.

Today, we honor the companions who greeted us at the door, curled up beside us after a long day, celebrated our happiest moments, and quietly comforted us through our hardest ones.

The love we share with our pets never truly ends. It lives on in the routines we still remember, the photos we can't help but smile at, the toys we can't quite put away, and the countless memories that make us laugh through the tears.

As a veterinary team, we know saying goodbye is one of the hardest parts of loving a pet. It's also one of the greatest privileges to have known a love so deep that their absence is still felt.

Today, we invite you to take a moment to remember the pets who helped shape your life. Whether they crossed the Rainbow Bridge recently or many years ago, they'll always be part of your story.

Until we meet again. ❤️🌈

Address

2050 Sugarloaf Parkway
Lawrenceville, GA
30045

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8am - 12pm
Friday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday 8am - 12pm

Telephone

+16783770070

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