Junior required treatment after an abscess on his neck burst. He was given a light sedation and the abscess was drained, flushed, and cleaned and left open to heal. Upon further examination, a hard mass was found underneath the abscess so a culture was taken and sent...
Top 4 Reasons to Consider Pet Insurance1 - Your Pet is FamilyThe bond between pet owners and their pets is stronger than ever.Most pet owners consider their pet part of the family, and most would do anything to give their pet a long, happy, healthy...
Phoebe made 2 trips to emergency due to THC toxicity after a walk in the park. She was very sick when she arrived and required overnight supportive care both times. Some of her symptoms included vomiting, hypothermia, low heart rate, increased urination, unsteadiness and confusion....
We would like to honour International Assistance Dog Week by featuring a recent patient who came to the ER at Mountainside recently, as she was having difficulty giving birth after 13 hours of labour. Keiko comes from the Canine Valley Therapy Dog Program and she and...
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August 1st is National Mutt Day and it seems like the perfect time to talk about the slogan “adopt, don’t shop.” Here are 5 reasons why adopting a dog benefits you and the dog community: Less health issues and genetic diseases if mixed breed due to...
Tia was non-weight bearing when she came to Mountainside and after a previous cruciate repair in her other leg, a cruciate tear was suspected and confirmed by x-rays. Fortunately, the x-rays indicated that her hips were still in good shape with no signs of osteoarthritis. During surgery...
Here are some safety tips for you to help your pet have a happy and safe summer: SUMMERTIME TIPS FOR PETS Summer is here and we have some useful tips to be aware of for you and your pet family. Always contact your local veterinarian or nearest...
Lola had an unfortunate run-in with a fish hook that brought her to the ER department. She had one wedged in her mouth and x-rays and an endoscopy revealed that she also had one lodged in the opening to her stomach. Fortunately, the fish hook was removed...
Flashback Friday to when COVID-19 was a thing of the future! Staff pet, Sasha, accompanied by her friend and Manager at Mountainside Animal Hospital to be a guest speaker at Lynn Valley Seniors Association. Marla interpreted for Sasha and provided some education to the group of...