MVA Monthly Mouthful – October/November 2019 By: Alyssa Mages, BS, CVT / Development and Education Coordinator Happy HallowGiving! As the weather is – finally – starting to turn cooler, the leaves are turning from green to reds, golds, and browns,…
Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment of Corneal Ulcers in Pets By Dr. Amanda Corr, VMD, DACVO| Ophthalmology Corneal ulcers occur in pets when they experience trauma on the surface layer of their eyes. This trauma can occur through abrasions, scratches, infection,…
Why Is My Cat So Thirsty? By Leslie Kuczynski, VMD, DACVIM As summer has come to an end, it is time for everyone, including our pet family members, to get back to the normal routine. It probably was not surprising…
For Practice Managers and Owners Finances and Operations: Two Keys to Your Success By Terry O’Neil, Partner-in-Charge, Veterinary Services Metropolitan Veterinary Associates is a member of Veterinary Study Groups (VSG) whose mission is “To be the leading provider of support…
Canine Splenic Hemangiosarcoma By Beth Overley-Adamson | DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) Hemangiosarcoma (HSA) is a highly aggressive tumor that arises from the cells that make up the blood vessels. These cells undergo a genomic alteration from normal to malignant that allows…
February is National Veterinary Dental month. Championing the importance service dogs hold in our community, our oral surgeon Dr. Corinne Durand inspired us to offer free dental exams to certified service animals the entire month of February! If you have…
Thyroid Cancer in Dogs and Cats By Kendra Hearon | VMD, DACVS-SA, ACVS Fellow, Surgical Oncology What is the thyroid gland? The right and left thyroid glands are located near the trachea. There are several important structures near the thyroid…
Rebecca Wolf, VMD, CACVS-SA Veterinary arthroscopic surgery is gaining popularity, as clients increasingly are seeking minimally invasive procedures for their pets. Many of the disease processes most commonly addressed with arthroscopy carry a high level of morbidity when approached as…
Cerebrovascular Accidents in Veterinary Medicine By Dr. Melissa Logan | PHD, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology) Cerebrovascular accidents (CVA) are increasing in recognition in veterinary medicine. A CVA, more commonly known as a “stroke” can be classified into two different groups. One…
It’s nearly that Spooktacular time of year, and while this is one of many people’s favorite time of year, for your pets it may not be!