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10 Toxic Household Items That Can Poison Your Pets In our homes there are many items that seem normal to us but can cause our pets a lot of harm when ingested. As a pet owner you never want your…

Osteoarthritis in Pets: What You Need to Know Osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease) affects many pets — it is the number one cause of chronic pain in dogs and cats. What are symptoms of Osteoarthritis in pets? Your pet may have…

Everything You Need to Know About "Kennel Cough" Pneumonia Kennel cough is a highly infectious respiratory condition which occurs in dogs mostly after they share airspace and contaminated surfaces with kennel cough infectious secretions. Symptoms and severity can vary greatly…

Leptospirosis: The Cause, Symptoms and Treatments of this Disease in Animals Leptospirosis is a disease that can affect all animals, both domesticated and wild. Over the past few years the disease has become more common in pets. It can be…

Bandage Care: How to Take Care of Your Pets Bandages and Incisions At Metropolitan Veterinary Associates we want to serve as a source of information for your pet care and will show techniques for at-home treatments of common pet issues…

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…