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 mass. Unfortunately, the mass returned as a type of cancer…
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. GDV can occur in any breed of dog or cat,…
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 live meaningful lives. That's what veterinarian Jon Nannos believes. "They…
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 at Metropolitan know the importance of teaching children the safest…
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 of red blood cells) through an unknown mechanism and can…
Metropolitan Partners with Red Paw Emergency Relief
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 Red Cross, SEPA…
PAY IT FORWARD – The Beckham Story
Pay It Forward - The Beckham Story 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 family is the definition of kindness,…
Veterinary Ophthalmology
Veterinary Ophthalmology The job of the Veterinary Ophthalmologist is to preserve vision and comfort for animals. Our goal is to meet the need for an advanced eye exam and advanced eye care, often at the request of the primary veterinarian…