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My dog had a seizure, what should I do? Dogs and cats can have seizures for numerous reasons ranging from epilepsy to low blood sugar to cancer. If you pet has a seizure for the first time and it is…

Mr. Biscuit's recovery at Metropolitan Our doctors and nurses are working around the clock to care for The Grannie Project's Mr. Biscuit.  He was found in the engine of a Good Samaritan's car after he drove to work.  To hear…

Max's Road to Recovery Metropolitan's Dr. Timothy Schwab, nurse Randi, and Home at Last Dog Rescue's Chrissie, along with little Max were on Fox 29 news.  Max suffered major injury to his head an neck as a suspected bait dog. …

Our Cardiologist Dr. Roland and C.H.O.P.'s BUDDY WALK Our Cardiologist Dr. Risa Roland will be participating in Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's annual BUDDY WALK October 5, 2014.   Location: Villanova University Stadium More than 3,300 parents, grandparents and children from across…

My cat is squinting one eye, what should I do? Pets can squint for many reasons ranging from a corneal ulcer to glaucoma. If your cat or dog is suddenly squinting one or both eyes the best thing you can…

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 with inability to close the jaw and difficulty taking food…

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 mass. Unfortunately, the mass returned as a type of cancer…

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. GDV can occur in any breed of dog or cat,…