Does Your Dog Have a Flea Allergy?
Flea allergy dermatitis (FAD) is a common skin condition in dogs. Today, our Long Island vets discuss how to tell if your dog has a flea allergy and how allergic dermatitis can be treated.
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Chocolate Poisoning in Dogs
While chocolate is a favorite treat for many people, it is poisonous for dogs. Today, our Long Island vets discuss chocolate poisoning in dogs, its symptoms and treatment options.
Demodectic Mange in Dogs: Understanding the Condition
Demodectic mange, also know as "red mange" is a skin condition that affects dogs. It's caused by a type of mite called Demodex canis. In this blog post, our Long Island vets we'll closely examine demodectic mange, what causes it and how it can be treated.
Brain Tumors in Dogs
It's not uncommon for older dogs to develop brain tumors. In this post, our Long Island veterinary specialists discuss signs of brain tumors in dogs, the serious nature of this condition, how primary and secondary tumors are diagnosed and treated and more.
Cardiomyopathy in Boxer Dogs
Commonly characterized by an irregular heartbeat, arrthymogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) is a genetic disease in boxer dogs. Our Long Island veterinary specialists discuss other symptoms of this disease, treatment options and more.
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.
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.
Your Dog's ACL - Can a dog live with a torn ACL injury?
As any sports fan knows all too well, ACL tears are a common injury among athletes. What you might not know, is that while there is no ACL in dogs, the CCL (cranial cruciate ligament) is essentially the same thing--with some key differences that make torn ACL style injuries even more common in dogs than they are in people!
TPLO Surgery - Dogs that Jump and Other Questions
Your dog's cranial cruciate ligament is comparable to a human's ACL and helps their knee function correctly. Today our Long Island vets discuss the details of TPLO surgery, dogs who need it, and what to do if your dog jumped before they were fully recovered.
Symptoms of Pancreatic Cancer in Dogs
Pancreatic cancer is relatively rare in dogs, nonetheless, it's important for owners to know the symptoms so that treatment can begin early to try and prevent or limit the spread of this disease. Today our Long Island veterinary team explains the types of pancreatic cancer seen in dogs.
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