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Your Guide to Cat Hernia Surgery

Your Guide to Cat Hernia Surgery

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.  

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MRI Scans for Dogs

MRI Scans for Dogs

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.

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Heart Murmur in Cats

Heart Murmur in Cats

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. 

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ECGs for Pets: When They're Needed

ECGs for Pets: When They're Needed

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.

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Pneumonia in Cats

Pneumonia in Cats

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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Histiocytic Ulcerative Colitis In Cats

Histiocytic Ulcerative Colitis In Cats

If your feline friend is having litterbox troubles and other causes have been ruled out, your cat might be suffering from an uncommon disease called histiocytic ulcerative colitis. Today, our Long Island vet specialists talk more about the disease including how it is diagnosed and treatment options. 

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Taking Your Pet To A Vet Oncologist

Taking Your Pet To A Vet Oncologist

Hearing that your pet has cancer is news that no loving pet parent wants. If your pet has been diagnosed with cancer, you might be wondering if veterinary oncology (specialized cancer care) is the right choice. Although we don't provide veterinary oncology services, our Long Island vets would like to share common types of cancer, as well as treatment options and other considerations for pet parents.

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Heart Disease in Cats: Types, Symptoms and Treatments

Heart Disease in Cats: Types, Symptoms and Treatments

Heart disease is a serious medical condition in cats that requires urgent veterinary care. Left untreated feline heart conditions can lead to congestive heart failure. Here, our Long Island vets share the types, symptoms and treatments for heart disease in cats.

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Common Dermatological Conditions in Pets

Common Dermatological Conditions in Pets

Our Long Island vets explain the causes and symptoms of common dermatological issues in dogs and cats, as well as tips on prevention.

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With CareCredit and Scratchpay Financing, you can get your pet the veterinary care they need at Atlantic Coast New York Veterinary Specialists.

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