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Give a dog a bone? By Corinne Durand, DVM It’s one of those anecdotes we all grow up hearing and believing. Truth is that any substance as hard as or harder than a tooth can break it. The FDA has…

Our pet was hit by a car. Is there anything particular I should do when I transport him/her to the hospital? Injuries following vehicular trauma can vary from superficial abrasions to life-threatening bleeding, fractures, or head trauma. Each patient’s injuries…

Last week (December 11) a few of Metropolitan's team members got to go down to the Ronald McDonald house in Philadelphia to spend the afternoon with some really great families suffering from cancer.  Through very, very generous donations from so…

My cat might have chewed part of a lily. What do I do? Lilies are extremely toxic to cats. Any part of the lily (stem, petal, pollen, leaf) can be harmful to your cat, and the exposure is not dose…

Welcome To Our New Specialists Dentistry Corinne Durand, DVM  Dr. Corinne Durand graduated from Cornell University in 2004 with a degree in Biology – Animal Physiology.  She went on to pursue her veterinary degree at St. George’s University, and completed…

Canine Travel Tips Summer is one of the most popular times of the year to travel with our pets.  And since the last week of summer is approaching, we wanted to share some Canine Travel Tips to help you prepare.

Collapse: A frequent presentation to the Emergency Services is a dog that has collapsed at home. There are multiple scenarios, but the most common is a dog that was previously completely normal who was in the yard and suddenly was…

My Pet is limping. Can I just give medications at home? If your pet is limping, whether it is a chronic (long-term), recurrent problem or if it is an acute (sudden) development, it is always safest to contact a veterinary…