My pet was diagnosed with a heart murmur! What does that mean?
By: Megan Poad, VMD, DACVIM (Cardiology) A heart murmur is an abnormal heart sound that is heard when listening to the heart with a stethoscope. It is caused by abnormal…
Cat Behavior Problems: Advice from a Behavior Expert
Cat Behavior Problems: Advice from a Behavior Expert By Dr. Hagar Hauser, DVM| Behavior Cats display a wide range of emotions which sometimes can be hard for humans to fully…
How to Avoid Heat Stroke in Pets
How to Avoid Heat Stroke in Pets Just like us, our pets are affected by high temperatures and on extremely hot days animals can experience heat stroke. This is when…
Facial Swelling in Cats and Dogs
Acute facial swelling in dogs can be a sign of an anaphylactic (allergic) reaction. This can often be accompanied by hives or an irregular haircoat and is obviously easier to…
Emergency Services at MVA: Everything You Need to Know
Please visit this page to stay current on our COVID protocol. Emergency Services at MVA: Everything You Need to Know By Shara Bankhead, BS, CVT Since 1986, MVA has not…
MVA Monthly Mouthful – National Pet Preparedness Month
MVA Monthly Mouthful – June 2020 – National Pet Preparedness Month By Alyssa Mages, BS, CVT | Development and Education Coordinator If there’s one thing that the recent events surrounding…
Paws of Promise: Our Foundation to Support Pets and Their Owners
Paws of Promise: Our Foundation to Support Pets and Their Owners By Alyssa Mages, BS, CVT | Development and Education Coordinator Have you taken a moment and looked into the…
MVA Monthly Mouthful – Animal Allergies
MVA Monthly Mouthful – Animal Allergies By Shara Bankhead, CVT | Specialty Nurse Manager AHHCHOOOO!! ‘Tis the season for many of us to be inundated with the annual symptoms of…