Posts Tagged ‘Dogs’
Preparing Pets for the 4th of July
The VMC of CNY wishes everyone a safe and happy July 4th holiday! Independence day isn’t always our pets’ favorite holiday, however. Loud noises from fireworks can be frightening to anyone, but especially to our pets that have a heightened sense of hearing. Reactions may range from slight anxiety to full blown panic — pets…
Read MoreChristmas Pet Safety Tips
No one wants to end up in our emergency room over the holidays! Consider these risks to reduce the likelihood that we will need to see you! Holiday Ornaments: Consider any new decoration you put out! This is especially important with young dogs and cats who are typically more boisterous and curious, and also with…
Read MoreDorothy’s Story
Meet Dorothy, aka Dot Dot Tater Tot. Dorothy adopted one of our very own VMC staff members this past year. Here is her story as we know it… Animal control officers picked up Dorothy in June 2015 when they noticed what they believed to be her lifeless body on the side of the street. Reaching…
Read MoreChronic Ear Infections and Total Ear Canal Ablation
Chronic ear infections are a common and frustrating disease for owners and veterinarians. For the pet, however, the condition is much more than frustrating. Pets suffering from chronic ear infections and inflammation are often in severe pain, and both cats and dogs can be affected. Chronic ear infections would be defined as multiple infections per…
Read MoreAlbuterol toxicity in Pets: Where’s your inhaler?
Millions of people in the United States suffer from asthma. Many of these people have inhalers to use during an attack. These inhalers are composed of a small pressurized canister that contains a solution of asthma medicine fitted into a plastic casing that releases a precise dose of the medicine in an aerosol form. The…
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