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February is National Veterinary Dental month.  Championing the importance service dogs hold in our community, our oral surgeon Dr. Corinne Durand inspired us to offer free dental exams to certified service animals the entire month of February! If you have…

Proteinuria in Canine Patients By Dr. Tabitha A. Hutton DVM, MTR, DACVIM (SAIM) | Internal Medicine We increasingly recognize the phenomenon of pathologic proteinuria in our canine patients. The finding may be incidental, identified on routine lab work in an…

Winter Holiday Pet Safety By Alyssa Mages, BS, CVT, Education and Development Coordinator, Metropolitan Veterinary Associates Tis the season for holiday joy and celebration - from dinners and parties, to gifts and sparkling decorations. We urge you to consider the…

Thyroid Cancer in Dogs and Cats By Kendra Hearon | VMD, DACVS-SA, ACVS Fellow, Surgical Oncology What is the thyroid gland? The right and left thyroid glands are located near the trachea. There are several important structures near the thyroid…

Thankful, not ThankFULL Thanksgiving is here! And while this is absolutely the time of year to be grateful for all that we have and passing on that gratitude to our furry family members, there are a few things we DON’T…

Rebecca Wolf, VMD, CACVS-SA Veterinary arthroscopic surgery is gaining popularity, as clients increasingly are seeking minimally invasive procedures for their pets. Many of the disease processes most commonly addressed with arthroscopy carry a high level of morbidity when approached as…

Cerebrovascular Accidents in Veterinary Medicine By Dr. Melissa Logan | PHD, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology) Cerebrovascular accidents (CVA) are increasing in recognition in veterinary medicine. A CVA, more commonly known as a “stroke” can be classified into two different groups. One…

It’s nearly that Spooktacular time of year, and while this is one of many people’s favorite time of year, for your pets it may not be!