Bandage Care: How to Take Care of Your Pets Bandages and Incisions
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…
Addison’s Disease in Dogs
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…
My pet was diagnosed with a heart murmur! What does that mean?
By: Megan Poad, VMD, DACVIM (Cardiology) A heart murmur is an abnormal heart sound that is heard when listening to the heart with a stethoscope. It is caused by abnormal…
Cat Behavior Problems: Advice from a Behavior Expert
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…
How to Avoid Heat Stroke in Pets
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…
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…
Emergency Services at MVA: Everything You Need to Know
Please visit this page to stay current on our COVID protocol. Emergency Services at MVA: Everything You Need to Know By Alyssa Mages, BS, CVT | Development and Education Coordinator…