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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Although our canine companions are covered in fur, skin cancer is still a very real health concern for dogs. If you have found an unusual bump on your dog's skin, it's always best to have it looked at by a vet. Here, our Long Island veterinarians explain three types of skin cancer commonly seen in dogs.
When it comes to cancer some breeds of dogs face a higher risk of developing the disease than others. Among purebred dogs, there are certain breeds that have predispositions for specific forms of cancer. Our Long Island veterinary team shares a few of the breeds with an increased risk of developing cancer.
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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