Trigeminal Neuritis
By Dr. Jerry Northington Trigeminal Neuritis Trigeminal neuritis is a poorly understood, probably inflammatory or autoimmune disease affecting some branches of the trigeminal nerve (Cranial Nerve V). Animals are presented…
Canine Splenic Hemangiosarcoma
Canine Splenic Hemangiosarcoma Question: My 10 year old Golden Retriever, Gracie, was recently diagnosed with a ruptured splenic mass. She had surgery performed to stop the bleeding and remove the…
Frequently Asked Emergency Question 2
What is Canine Bloat? Bloat is more accurately called Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus (GDV), a condition where the stomach fills with gas or food and twists on its long axis.…
Paralyzed dog makes ‘phenomenal’ recovery in York County
The 6-year-old Doberman pinscher can walk again. Local rescue is hoping to recoup $10,000 spent on medical care By Brandie Kessler bkessler@ydr.com @I_M_BrandieK on Twitter Dogs need few things to…
Dog Safety for Kids
Dog Safety for Kids (Ages 6-14 years) Sunday, May 18th 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Where: Metropolitan Veterinary Associates Space is limited Dog bite prevention week is May 18-24. We…
Frequenty Asked Emergency Questions 1
My dog ate a penny, should I be worried? Simply put, yes. Pennies produced after 1983 contain zinc which is toxic to dogs and cats. Zinc causes hemolytic anemia (destruction…
Metropolitan Partners with Red Paw Emergency Relief
Metropolitan is very proud to partner with Red Paw Emergency Relief. The Red Paw Emergency Relief Team is an emergency services, nonprofit organization that works in conjunction with the American…
PAY IT FORWARD – The Beckham Story
PAY IT FORWARD I think we all understand what it means ... this is our pay it forward story we'd like to share. And if you ask me - this…