What is Canine Lymphoma? By Dr. Suzanne Rau, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) | Oncology Canine lymphoma is one of the most common forms of cancer seen by the oncology department. Lymphoma originates from a type of white blood cell in the…
Happy Cat Lovers' Month By Alyssa Mages, BS, CBT/Development and Education Coordinator “It’s the most wonderful time, of the year!” What a true sentiment this is, as I am proudly and out-loudly a cat lover myself. Please don’t get me…
What is Canine Melanoma? By Dr. Suzanne Rau, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) | Oncology Melanomas are tumors of pigment cells in dogs that can be malignant. If you suspect that your dog has a melanoma, your veterinarian can make recommendations regarding further…
It’s that time of year, when the hustle and bustle of getting children ready to go back to school has started. We’re all darting out for last minute school supplies, arranging travel schedules, and managing after school activities. During these…
Canine Degenerative Myelopathy By Dr. Lisa Lipitz, VMD, DACVIM (Neurology)| Neurology Canine degenerative myelopathy (DM) is a late onset, slowly progressive degenerative disorder of the spinal cord white matter. It primarily affects large breed dogs with a mean age of…
Spotlight on Canine Adult Generalized Demodicosis By Dr. Karen Farver, DVM, DACVD | Dermatology Canine adult generalized demodicosis is a noncontagious parasitic follicular skin disease associated with a genetic or immunologic disorder. It occurs when a dog, older than 18…
MVA Monthly Mouthful Pyometra & Prostatitis – Why Our Pets Don’t Need to be Parents By Alyssa Mages, BS, CVT, Education and Development Coordinator The month of May recalls visions of spring flowers and subsequently those same flowers are given…
Dog Pancreatitis: Symptoms and What to Do By Dr. John De Biasio, DVM, DACVIM | Internal Medicine and Minimally Invasive Surgery The pancreas is a small organ that aids digestion by releasing enzymes. When a dog’s pancreas becomes inflamed it…
Ophthalmic Manifestations of Feline Herpes Virus Type-1 By Dr. Amanda Corr, VMD, DACVO | Ophthalmology Feline Herpes Virus type-1 (FHV-1) is the most common cause of ophthalmic diseases affecting cats. FHV-1 is species specific and highly contagious. Over 90% of…
By Alyssa Mages, BS, CVT, Education and Development Coordinator, Metropolitan Veterinary Associates