MVA Monthly Mouthful – National Train Your Dog Month
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…
What is Canine Lymphoma?
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…
MVA Monthly Mouthful – December 2019
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?
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…
Happy HallowGiving! – MVA Monthly Mouthful – October/November 2019
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
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,…
Back to school: How it affects your pets
Back to school: How it affects your pets 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…
Why is my cat so thirsty?
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…