Resources: Wellness

ACL Injuries in Dogs and Cats

ACL – three little letters that can make even a 350-pound linebacker tremble. The ACL, or anterior cruciate ligament, is one of two essential stabilizing ligaments that cross over one another inside the knee joint. Instability in the knee causes pain and leads to debilitating arthritis. Of the many knee injuries that can occur, ACL [...]

Glaucoma Can Rob Pets of Their Sight

In a healthy eye, the clear internal fluid — the aqueous humor — maintains the normal shape of the eye and nourishes the inside tissues. A balance of fluid production and drainage keeps the fluid pressure at normal levels. Glaucoma occurs when the fluid drainage system in the eye becomes clogged, resulting in abnormally high [...]

Hyperthyroidism in Cats: Like Pushing the Pedal to the Metal

Hyperthyroidism is the most common hormonal disorder diagnosed in cats. It occurs when the thyroid glands, located in your cat’s neck, stop “listening” to the normal regulatory control of the pituitary gland in the brain and begin to produce excess thyroid hormone. Thyroid hormone helps regulate metabolism and control normal bodily processes. Think of it [...]

High Blood Pressure in Pets: A Silent Killer

High blood pressure, or hypertension, may be easily overlooked in pets and people because it’s often clinically silent. Left untreated, however, it can cause serious health problems and death. Symptoms High blood pressure predominantly affects the eyes, kidneys, heart and brain. Eye changes due to hypertension may lead to blindness. In fact, sudden blindness is [...]

February is National Pet Dental Health Month!

“Pets Need Dental Care Too” is a theme that has gained momentum over the past two decades as we’ve recognized that our furry family members need the same kind of attention to their dental health we do to ours. We offer 10% off all dental services provided in the month of February. Benefits of Oral [...]

Now I’ve Seen It All: Skijoring

Skijoring (‘skē-jȯr-iŋ) is a winter sport in which a cross country skier is pulled by dog(s) or a horse in harness. The word is derived from the Norwegian word skikjøring, meaning ski driving. In skijoring with a dog… One to three dogs assist a cross-country skier by providing additional pulling power. The dogs and skier [...]

Your Pet Could be a Good Candidate for Non-Anesthetic Dental Care

Rotting or broken teeth, infected gums, pain, and bad breath just don’t fit into the picture of healthy middle age or senior years, either for you or your pet. No longer do we consider periodontal disease a natural part of aging. About two decades ago, veterinarians began educating pet owners about the benefits of good [...]

Foods Not to Feed Your Dog During the Holidays

The day after Thanksgiving can be one of the busiest days of the year at: A) the local mall B) Atlantic Veterinary Hospital C) both of the above If you answered “C,” you’re right! Sadly, many family pooches also overindulge on Thanksgiving and we often see them the next day in the hospital for gastric [...]

Pet Health Insurance: Pros and Cons

I have a confession to make: I’ve changed my mind about pet insurance, or at least most pet insurance. I used to be dead set against it, thinking it would affect veterinary medicine the way it has affected human medicine. I feared a situation where an insurance company would rule how veterinarians treat their patients; [...]

Shake Up in the Pharmaceutical Industry Affects Veterinary Medicine

Over the past two years, health care professionals have faced critical drug shortages and price fluctuations the likes of which we’ve never seen before. These shortages are affecting human and veterinary patients alike. In fact, the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) now has a website providing information about current drug shortages, as new ones seem to [...]

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