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Dr. Meg Roth, The Music City Vet, owner of Paws & Claws Animal Hospital in Nashville
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Dr. Meg Roth, The Music City Vet, owner of Paws & Claws Animal Hospital in Nashville

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Pet health tips from Dr. Meg Roth

Dr. Meg Roth owns Paws & Claws Animal Hospital on Trousdale Drive. Here she shares plain, practical advice for Nashville dog and cat owners: what is going around, what to watch for at home, and when it is time to give us a call.

New posts every Tuesday and Friday.

By Dr. Meg Roth, The Music City Vet • October 30, 2026
The clocks fall back Sunday. How to help your dog or cat adjust to the new dinner time, walk safely in the dark, and watch for coyotes at dusk in Nashville.
By Paws & Claws Animal Hospital • October 27, 2026
Tennessee ranks among the top states for heartworm. Why Nashville dogs and cats need prevention every month, even in winter, and what the yearly test is for.
By Paws & Claws Animal Hospital • October 23, 2026
Which pet problems cannot wait until morning, the three 24-hour emergency hospitals near South Nashville with addresses and phones, and what to do on the way.
By Paws & Claws Animal Hospital • October 20, 2026
How laser therapy works for arthritic, healing and itchy dogs and cats, what a session is like, and what it can and cannot do. From your Nashville neighborhood vet.
By Paws & Claws Animal Hospital • October 16, 2026
Indoor cats still need a few core vaccines. Here is why, which ones matter most, and what to expect at the visit, from your Nashville neighborhood vet.
By Paws & Claws Animal Hospital • October 16, 2026
What happens during a dog or cat dental cleaning, why we use anesthesia, signs to watch for, and how to care for teeth at home. From your South Nashville vet.
By Paws & Claws Animal Hospital • October 16, 2026
Mushrooms, acorns, rat bait and antifreeze all show up around Nashville homes in fall. Here is what to watch for with dogs and cats, and when to call us.
Cat sitting by a bowl of Halloween candy near the front door
By Paws & Claws Animal Hospital • October 6, 2026
Halloween is coming to Nashville. Here is how to keep dogs and cats safe around candy, costumes, decorations and a doorbell that will not stop ringing.
Puppy on an exam table being scanned for a microchip
By Paws & Claws Animal Hospital • October 4, 2026
What a pet microchip is, how we place one, what it can and cannot do, and why keeping the registration current matters. From your Nashville neighborhood vet.
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