Pet Profiles 2017

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Pets are treasured friends and family members—and we want to give them the best care possible. Get to know some of the area’s most knowledgeable and personable veterinarians and pet service providers now—before you really need them.

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VETERINARIANS Case Veterinary Hospital: Carla Case McCorvey, DVM, Page 122 Coastal Empire Veterinary Surgery: Paul M. Shealy, DVM, MS, DACVS, Page 123 Central Animal Hospital: Cara Ann Hammons, DVM, and Alex Hill, DVM, Page 125 Coastal Veterinary Oncology: Andrew Daters, DVM, Page 124 Live Oak Veterinary Specialists: Jason King, DVM, DACVIM, Page 126

PET THERAPY Fetch Canine Rehab: Georgia Bottoms, MSPT, Page 128

ANIMAL RESCUE Noah’s Arks Rescue: Jennifer Smith, Page 127

Carla CAse-Mccorvey, DVm Case Veterinary Hospital

111 Eisenhower Drive | 912-352-3081 CaseVet.com Education: DVM, University of Georgia A common preventable pet ailment is … dental disease.

I wish more of my patients’ owners would … take advantage of preventative dentistry. Three things that have greatly contributed to the longevity of human life: vaccinations, dentistry and indoor plumbing. We can provide the first two for our pets.

You owe it to your pet to … look into pet insurance. We recommend Trupanion.

One recent innovation in animal medicine is ...

Telemedicine. We offer ultrasonography in conjunction with telemedicine. This allows our certified veterinary ultrasonographers to obtain images, which then are read

by Board certified veterinary specialists nationwide for reliable cardiac echoes and abdominal ultrasound.

My new, favorite pet product is … Cytopoint! This is an immunotherapy drug that provides quick relief for itchy dogs. It lasts for at least four weeks without the side effects of steroids.

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Paul M. Shealy DVM, MS, DACVS Coastal Empire Veterinary Surgery I keep my own pets healthy by ... practicing what I preach.

335 Stephenson Avenue 912-354-6681 VSS.org

I love practicing in Savannah because … people genuinely appreciate the level of veterinary care we provide.

My pets are … are spoiled

Education: BS, Clemson University; MS and DVM, Louisiana State University; MS, Auburn University Specialty Certification: Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons You’d never guess that I … am taking banjo lessons to improve my playing.

My new, favorite horse is … Christina, who is an awesome polo pony!.

When it comes to my practice, I splurge on … equipment to stay on the cutting edge of our profession.

I give back to the community by … helping those clients who truly need help financially in order to take care of their pets.

When I’m not in the office, I ... am consulting with the industry, lecturing to veterinarians, working on my farm, and playing polo.

One recent innovation in animal medicine is … digital thermal imaging for diagnosing, as well as objectively measuring treatment outcomes.

A common and preventable pet ailment is … obesity.

If I were a student again, I would be … an archaeologist or paleontologist. As a child, I spent hours and hours searching for and finding Indian artifacts. It would be awesome to take that interest to a different level.

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ANDREW DATERS, MS, DVM, ACVIM Coastal Veterinary Oncology

335 Stephenson Ave. 912-355-5791 coastalveterinaryoncology.com, cvo.vet Education: MS, DVM, Louisiana State University; Internship, Colorado State University Specialty Certification: American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine -- Oncology, Louisiana State University I wish more of my patients’ owners would … be aware of how rapidly veterinary oncology is evolving.

You owe it to your pet to … have them examined by a veterinarian at least once a year.

A common and preventable pet ailment is … skin cancer. Skin tumors are the No. 1 malignancy in dogs. Many types of skin tumors can be cured with early intervention.

One recent innovation in animal medicine is … finding ways to fine-tune a patient’s immune system to fight cancer. One group of trial looks at therapeutic anti-cancer vaccines for specific cancer types like oral melanoma, lymphoma, and osteosarcoma.

I keep my own pet(s) healthy by … keeping them up-to-date with their vaccines and heartworm/flea preventative.

When I’m not at the office, I … can be found watching my kids’ sporting events, spending time on the boat, or shooting clays at the gun club.

You’d never guess that I … grew up wanting to work at a zoo! That dream is what led me to veterinary school.

I give back to the community by … sponsoring and participating in community events that focus on pet health awareness and the veterinary profession.

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Alex Hill, DVm Central Animal Hospital

2417 Bull St. | 912-234-4772 centralanimalhospitalsav.com Education: DVM, University of Georgia, College of Veterinary Medicine I wish more of my patients’ owners would … invest in pet insurance. Veterinary medical care has advanced tremendously in the past 20 years, but so have the costs.

A common and preventable pet ailment is … obesity! Talk to your veterinarian about your pet’s body condition and what to do if they are overweight.

One recent innovation in animal medicine is … Cytopoint, a new injectable medication to treat atopic dermatitis (allergies) in dogs.

My new, favorite pet product is … NexGard, a monthly flea and tick oral medication.

I keep my own pets healthy by … feeding them properly and lots of exercise and love.

When I’m not in the office, I … like to be out on the water or on the golf course.

Cara Ann Hammons, DVm Central Animal Hospital

2417 Bull St. | 912-234-4772 centralanimalhospitalsav.com Education: DVM, Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine I wish more of my patients’ owners would … stay up-to-date on heartworm and flea prevention medicine.

My pets are … ViVi, a brown tabby; Chase, a black and white tuxedo cat; P.J., an orange Maine Coon mix; and Ella, a gray tuxedo cat.

My new, favorite pet product is … the No-Flap Ear Wrap.

When it comes to my pets, I splurge on … Feliway, catnip, and kitty wine.

When I’m not in the office, I … play guitar, cook, and catch up on Netflix.

You’d never guess that I … have an interest in taxidermy and all things weird/odd. Halloween is my favorite time of year.

I give back to the community by … participating in fundraisers and special events that benefit local charities.

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Jason king, DVM, dacvim Live Oak Veterinary Neurology

335 Stephenson Ave. 912-662-7544 liveoakvetneuro.com

Education: DVM at University of Georgia, Neurology/Neurosurgery Residency at University of California-Davis

Specialty Certification: Veterinary Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Acupuncture

Why did you become a veterinarian?

My first career plan involved becoming a marine biologist, but I just wasn’t up for more school immediately after graduating from college. So, I brewed beer for a restaurant and did some other things before I finally decided to try my hand at being a veterinary technician. That’s when I became intrigued by the diagnostic process. It was like a fascinating puzzle.

Why veterinary neurology? Honestly, it was the diagnostic “puzzle” all over again.

In our first neuroanatomy class, I saw how the doctors could use close observation skills and simple reflex tests to localize a problem in the nervous system. I was sold after that. And, of course, seeing a paralyzed dog walk again was pretty cool!

What’s the most interesting animal you’ve ever worked with? That’s a tough question. I’ve worked with moray eels, orangutans and ocelots. One of my favorite cases involved surgery on a loggerhead turtle for a depressed skull fracture. Then there was the goose that swam in circles.

What’s next with you? My wife, Jori, and I are expecting our first baby, a little boy, this spring. I’m sure that will be the biggest adventure yet!

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JENNIFER SMITH Noah’s Arks Rescue I wish more of my adoptive parents would ... not overfeed their pets and keep them active.

4084 Spring Island Okatie, SC 29909 843-540-6755 Noahs-Arks.net I give back to the community by … saving abused animals. Then, I rehabilitate them and find incredible homes for them.

If I were an animal, I would be … a dog.

They never give up and love unconditionally.

I love rescuing animals in Savannah because … they are close to where I live, and I can quickly get them the medical care needed to overcome their injuries and abuse.

You owe it to your pet to ... feed them the best food, go on long walks, love them unconditionally and know when to say goodbye when they are suffering.

My new favorite pet product is …

Goughnuts. They are indestructible balls and toys, which are perfect for our pit bulls.

One recent innovation in animal medicine is … prosthetic legs.

I keep my own pets healthy by … feeding them Orijen or Acana dog food and allowing them lots of time to enjoy exercising outdoors.

A common and preventable pet ailment is … obesity. Extra pounds can decrease lifespan, amplify medical problems and increase medical bills.

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Georgia Bottoms, MSpt Fetch Canine Rehab

335 Stephenson Ave. 912-662-7616 fetchcaninerehab.com

Education: BS, Indiana State University; MSPT, Medical College of Virginia When I am not in the office, I … am a volunteer interior firefighter and first responder with Southside.

You’d never guess that I … played professional basketball in Greece and was a paramedic with Medstar.

A common and preventable pet ailment is … obesity. Pets can suffer the same health and physical ailments as humans when it comes to being overweight. We offer a comprehensive weight-loss program tiered to your pet’s individual needs.

You may be surprised to learn we provide … innovative wound care. I formerly was the Wound Care Coordinator at Memorial University Medical Center and continue to provide this service to dogs and cats.

I wish my clients would … understand the importance of physical therapy for their dogs to maximize their functional mobility.

The most satisfaction I get is … watching a dog walk again after being paralyzed.

My passion for canine physical therapy started when … my dog, Ripken, had physical therapy 12 years ago after his TPLO surgery. I was hooked. He is 13 and lives a very active lifestyle, because of early detection and post-surgical rehab.

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