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How to Request or Fill a Prescription By Heather Moyer | Client Services Manager Looking to request or fill a prescription for your pet? At Metropolitan Veterinary Associates (MVA) we offer a variety of ways to fill your prescription. Our…

How to Manage Grief: Ways to Cope When Your Pet is Dying By Kathryn Jennings, M.A. | Grief Counseling, CPLP, CPFE President & Founder, Day By Day Pet Caregiver Support A pet’s terminal illness or death is an extremely difficult…

MVA Monthly Mouthful – Take a Bite Outta This; Pica in Pets By Alyssa Mages, BS, CVT | Development and Education Coordinator There are occasions when we all eat things that we shouldn’t, but that is typically a conscious choice. …

Spending Time with your Pets During Social Distancing Below are a few ways to keep yourself and your pets occupied while you have to spend some extra time home — Search & Sniff: Hide treats around your home to send your…

Coronavirus: What we know as it relates to pets As Metropolitan Veterinary Associates is sure you are all aware, Coronavirus (Covid-19) is dominating the headlines, and the number of cases in the US is expected to increase in the immediate…

Poison Prevention Awareness By Alyssa Mages, BS, CVT | Development and Education Coordinator There are numerous monthly events for us to be aware of for our furry family members and falling under the umbrella of pet safety is one that…

MVA Monthly Mouthful - Pet Dental Health Month By Alyssa Mages, BS, CVT | Development and Education Coordinator Open wide!  It’s time for your dental evaluation and cleaning, please sit still, OK to rinse/spit, and don’t bite down – let…

Feline Kidney Disease By Dr. Leslie Kuczynski, VMD, DACVIM | Internal Medicine The kidneys play a crucial role in a cat’s wellbeing, affecting everything from waste excretion to hormones to blood pressure. Kidney failure is one of the leading causes…