Harpeth Hills Animal Hospital

05/01/2026

Spring brings fresh growth, but some plants can pose real risks to pets.
Common favorites like lilies, bulbs, and certain shrubs can be harmful if ingested.

Knowing what is in your home or yard can help prevent exposure. If you suspect a problem, contact your veterinary team right away.

Learn More: https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants

05/01/2026

Happy Cinco de MEOW!
May is for tacos… and cats.
To celebrate our fabulous feline patients, we’re offering 10% off all feline wellness visits and preventative services during the month of May.

Spring is a great time to check in on your cat’s health, update vaccines if needed, and stay ahead of dental disease, weight changes, and subtle signs that cats are so good at hiding.

Fun fact: “taco cat” spelled backwards is taco cat. We don’t know what that means medically, but we do know preventive care matters.

Schedule your cat’s wellness exam in May, save 10%, and maybe even have a little extra left over for tacos.

Call us or message through the app to get your feline friend on the schedule. We can’t wait to celebrate Cinco de Meowo with you.

(10% off not applicable towards product sales)

05/01/2026

With April recognized as National Heartworm Awareness Month, it’s a great time to stay consistent with your pet’s prevention routine 🐶💊

04/30/2026

🐶💨 'When Fido meets Pepé Le Pew: A DIY Guide to De-skunking your Dog!

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When your dog is sprayed by a skunk, you need to act fast. Learn how to make a solution that can help with the stench using common household products.

04/29/2026

Imagine this: You walk into the vet's office for a routine check-up, expecting a small bill, but you walk out with a receipt that's almost as high as expenses like your mortgage, daycare, or rent. Let’s dive into the reasons behind these skyrocketing costs and what you can do to keep up. https://pbxx.it/N4jepT

04/28/2026

Some of you may have noticed issues with portions of our app. Please know that we are actively working to resolve the problem and hope to have everything restored soon. We truly appreciate your patience and understanding while we get this corrected.

04/28/2026

💔🐾 'Unseen but Unforgiving: Understanding Heartworm Disease - Keeping Your Furry Friend's Heart Healthy!'

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Heartworm is a preventable, but serious and potentially fatal, parasite that primarily infects dogs, cats and ferrets.

04/26/2026

If your dog is diagnosed with hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing’s disease) and prescribed medication therapy, your veterinarian will recommend routine cortisol monitoring to ensure they receive the appropriate dose.

Your veterinarian will recommend monitoring begin 10-14 days after starting medication. Depending on the results, they will make any necessary adjustments to your dog’s medication dosage and recommend a timeline for periodic monitoring.

04/25/2026

If your dog is diagnosed with hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing’s disease), there are several treatment options available that your veterinarian may recommend.

Surgery may be performed if an adrenal tumor is detected, or medication therapy may be started. Medication therapy is given daily for the rest of the dog’s life.

04/25/2026

If your veterinarian suspects your dog may have hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing’s disease), they may recommend blood testing to diagnose the disease.

There are three main tests used to screen for Cushing’s:
• Urine cortisol: creatinine ratio
• Low dose dexamethasone suppression test
• ACTH stimulation test

Your veterinarian may use additional diagnostic methods to determine whether your dog has pituitary or adrenal-dependent Cushing’s disease.

04/24/2026

Canine hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing’s disease) can be caused by pituitary tumors (85% of cases) or adrenal tumors (15% of cases).¹ Both lead to an excess of cortisol, causing clinical disease.

If your dog is diagnosed with Cushing’s, your veterinarian should determine whether it is a pituitary or adrenal-dependent disease to help guide treatment recommendations.

1. Perez-Alenza D, Melian C. Hyperadrenocorticism in Dogs. In: Ettinger S, Feldman E, Cote E, eds. Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine. 8th ed. Elsevier; 2017:4347-4381.

04/23/2026

🐾💕 'Turn Tug-of-War into a Peaceful Parade: Learn How to Have a Pull-Free Walk with Your Dog!'

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These five steps will help you train your dog to be a great leash-walker, without any pulling or lunging. We’re all spending more time at home with our animals these days.