Our veterinary specialists on Long Island share valuable tips, advice and information on our blog about how to keep your pets healthy and happy.
An ear hematoma (also referred to as an aural hematoma) is a blister that can form on a dog's ear and fill with blood. Dogs with long and floppy ears are more prone to infections and likely to develop ear hematomas. In this post, our Long Island vets provide more facts on ear hematomas and treatment options.
If your cat is diagnosed with a hernia, surgery will likely be required to correct the issue. Here, our Long Island vets list types of hernias seen in cats, the process involved in surgery, and which factors will determine how much your cat's hernia surgery will cost.
At Atlantic Coast New York Veterinary Specialists, our board-certified veterinarians use advanced diagnostic tools including our in-house MRI, which can help to diagnose a range of health issues in dogs from a ruptured cranial cruciate ligament to brain tumors. Today, our vets in Long Island talk about why MRI scans can be useful, and the conditions this technology can help diagnose in dogs.
Understanding the signs of a heart murmur can help you recognize signs of a cardiovascular problem in your feline friend that needs to be treated by your vet. Here, our Long Island vets discuss the symptoms and stages of heart murmurs in cats.
If your dog or cat has heart issues, they may require an ECG. In this blog post, our Long Island vets describe how ECGs for pets can help diagnose specific cardiac problems and explain how we interpret the results.
Our vets in Long Island understand you may feel stressed about bringing your dog to Atlantic Coast New York Veterinary Specialists for a blood test. But rest assured, our veterinary team is here to put you at ease by explaining what you can expect from the blood test process for dogs.
If your veterinarian or veterinary cardiologist suspects your pet may have a heart problem, they may recommend an echocardiogram. In this post, our Long Island veterinarians discuss the purpose of this procedure, what types of problems an echocardiogram can detect, cost factors, and more.
Mitral valve disease in dogs can cause breathing problems, collapse, and long-term cardiovascular issues. Our Long Island veterinarians discuss signs and treatment options for this serious heart condition.
In some dogs, heart disease can lead to a condition called congestive heart failure. Our Long Island veterinarians explain the prognosis and treatment options for this serious condition.
A variety of factors can contribute to pneumonia in cats, a condition that causes inflammation in the lungs and airway. Here, our Long Island veterinarians explain the causes, symptoms, and treatment options if your feline friend has come down with this illness.
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