Addison's Disease In Dogs Addison's disease, also known as hypoadrenocorticism, occurs when a dog’s adrenal glands produce fewer than necessary hormones in the body. As hormones control many crucial functions in the body, this imbalance leads to a variety of…
Cat Behavior Problems: Advice from a Behavior Expert By Dr. Hagar Hauser, DVM| Behavior Cats display a wide range of emotions which sometimes can be hard for humans to fully understand. This is particularly true when cats display aggressive or…
How to Avoid Heat Stroke in Pets Just like us, our pets are affected by high temperatures and on extremely hot days animals can experience heat stroke. This is when animals overheat and their cooling mechanisms no longer function properly…
Facial Swelling in Cats and Dogs Acute facial swelling in dogs can be a sign of an anaphylactic (allergic) reaction. This can often be accompanied by hives or an irregular haircoat and is obviously easier to see in dogs with…
Emergency Services at MVA: Everything You Need to Know By Shara Bankhead, BS, CVT Since 1986, MVA has not only provided the highest quality specialty veterinary medicine, but the discipline of extraordinary emergency medicine has been part of our mission…
MVA Monthly Mouthful – Animal Allergies By Shara Bankhead, CVT | Specialty Nurse Manager AHHCHOOOO!! ‘Tis the season for many of us to be inundated with the annual symptoms of sneezing, runny nose and/or itchy eyes, and these are made…
How to Request or Fill a Prescription By Heather Moyer | Client Services Manager Looking to request or fill a prescription for your pet? At Metropolitan Veterinary Associates (MVA) we offer a variety of ways to fill your prescription. Our…
How to Manage Grief: Ways to Cope When Your Pet is Dying By Kathryn Jennings, M.A. | Grief Counseling, CPLP, CPFE President & Founder, Day By Day Pet Caregiver Support A pet’s terminal illness or death is an extremely difficult…
MVA Monthly Mouthful – Take a Bite Outta This; Pica in Pets By Alyssa Mages, BS, CVT | Development and Education Coordinator There are occasions when we all eat things that we shouldn’t, but that is typically a conscious choice. …
MVA Monthly Mouthful - National Train Your Dog Month By Alyssa Mages, BS, CVT | Development and Education Coordinator “Should auld acquaintance be forgot. . .” This classic tune recalls remembrances and resolutions for us humans, so let’s also not…