by Julia Ruess | 01/21/2019 | Cats, Prevention, Wellness
By Dr. Tracy Appelbaum, Medical Director, Partner & Veterinarian Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a form of heart disease that can occur in cats of any age. It is defined as the abnormal thickening of the walls of the heart with the left ventricle being most... 
by Julia Ruess | 11/16/2018 | Prevention, Wellness
By Dr. Tracy Appelbaum, Partner & Medical Director Just like their two-legged owners, dogs can come down with a serious case of the sniffles. And just like in people, canine flu is highly contagious — infecting about 80% of all dogs who come into... 
by Julia Ruess | 09/27/2018 | Pet Tips, Prevention
By Dr. Karen Farnan, Veterinarian Before bringing a new puppy, kitten or other new addition into your home, you want to make sure that it is safe for the new furry family member. Here are some things to watch out for: Cleaning products can cause skin or stomach... 
by Julia Ruess | 09/07/2018 | Prevention
By Dr. Steven Wolchinsky With the onset of cooler weather, you may be tempted to start dropping your guard against ticks, but did you know that the late summer and early autumn is the peak time for these pesky parasites! While you mostly find ticks in tall grass and... 
by Julia Ruess | 07/01/2018 | Pet Tips, Prevention
By Dr. Rachel Duncan, Veterinarian The sun is shining, and the days are long. Summer is finally here! No better way to enjoy the season than by spending time outside, especially with your best four-legged friends. But before you grab the pack and go for a long hike,... 
by Julia Ruess | 05/29/2018 | Prevention
By Dr. Karen Farnan, Veterinarian Before vaccination was discovered, many people died of infectious diseases. Dogs and cats did, as well. Vaccinations are a wonderful way to prevent serious illnesses before they occur. For pets, it helps prevent their sickness,...
