Frequently Asked Emergency Question 8
What should I do if my dog is bitten by another dog? You should take your dog to your veterinarian or to an emergency hospital to be evaluated. Even a…
Dr. James Dougherty featured in Main Line Today
Our founder and Internal Medicine Specialist, Dr. James Dougherty, has been featured in the January 2015 Main Line Today issue, part of their Faces of the Main Line section. Main…
Paws of Promise Foundation helps its first pet
Metropolitan Veterinary Associates’ Paws of Promise Foundation helps its first pet. A Good Samaritan came in with a stray kitten, approximately 3-4 months old, who appeared to have been hit…
Dog Safety Class for Kids
Dog Safety for Kids Metropolitan Veterinary Associates knows the importance of teaching children the safest way to approach dogs as well as accurately reading a dog’s body language. We are…
Encephalitis/Meningitis
Encephalitis/Meningitis Encephalitis is inflammation of the substance of the brain. Meningitis (inflammation of the substance of the spinal cord) is often part of the same set of clinical signs and…
Frequently Asked Emergency Question 7
My dog vomited once; do I need to come to the emergency room? As a general rule, it is always safest to have you pet evaluated by a veterinarian when…
Frequently Asked Emergency Question 6
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…
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…