By Dr. Jerry Northington Trigeminal Neuritis Trigeminal neuritis is a poorly understood, probably inflammatory or autoimmune disease affecting some branches of the trigeminal nerve (Cranial Nerve V). Animals are presented with inability to close the jaw and difficulty taking food…
Canine Splenic Hemangiosarcoma Question: My 10 year old Golden Retriever, Gracie, was recently diagnosed with a ruptured splenic mass. She had surgery performed to stop the bleeding and remove the mass. Unfortunately, the mass returned as a type of cancer…
What is Canine Bloat? Bloat is more accurately called Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus (GDV), a condition where the stomach fills with gas or food and twists on its long axis. GDV can occur in any breed of dog or cat,…
My dog ate a penny, should I be worried? Simply put, yes. Pennies produced after 1983 contain zinc which is toxic to dogs and cats. Zinc causes hemolytic anemia (destruction of red blood cells) through an unknown mechanism and can…
Veterinary Ophthalmology The job of the Veterinary Ophthalmologist is to preserve vision and comfort for animals. Our goal is to meet the need for an advanced eye exam and advanced eye care, often at the request of the primary veterinarian…
Thursday, December 19, 2013, was a fun filled day with Santa and his Elf helper. We ate, danced, watched a magic show, did crafts, and opened presents. St. Christopher's Hospital for Children’s Cancer Center was an amazing group of children…