Many pet owners have concerns regarding or are nervous about their furry family member and anesthetic. Although anesthetic risks can never completely be eliminated, there are a number of steps and measures taken by our veterinary team to facilitate safer, more effective anesthetic administration. Every patient,...
Krypto came to Mountainside with lameness and pain. X-rays revealed a cruciate ligament tear in his stifle (knee) which required a Tibial Plateau Levelling Osteotomy surgery or TPLO to repair. This 4 hour procedure allows him to live an active and comfortable life. He comes...
Dental disease can start as early as age three so annual health checks allow your veterinarian to take a good look at your pet’s teeth and gums. Preventative habits such as teeth brushing, dental diets and using dental treats or toys that act as a...
Is it true that people often look like their dogs? Or is it the other way around?And if you do look like your dog, are you ok with that?? Feel free to tag or mention someone that looks like their canine… or feline friend. And for...
Mia has had 2 emergency visits to Mountainside with the most recent being the result of getting a bone caught in her lower jaw. Fortunately, the bone was able to be removed by hand and Mia was one very happy and relieved patient! Other hazards of bones...
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Bloat or GDV (Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus) is a time-sensitive medical emergency which causes the stomach to rapidly fill with gas and/or fluid and then flip upon itself. Signs: • Swollen or distended and painful abdomen • Retching • Restlessness or pacing • Excessive drooling • Rapid breathing Treatment: • Diagnostics such as...
Our feline friends tend to be a bit of mystery even when we think we've got them figured out. To perhaps shed some light on their behaviour, here are 8 mind-blowing facts about cats courtesy of ScienceFocus.com (full article here: https://www.sciencefocus.com/nature/cat-facts-science/) 1. Make friends with a...
Rufus had a Christmas Eve emergency trip which resulted in a long diagnostic journey, including hospitalization and many tests and imaging. Incidentally, he also had one of his toes amputated. It was determined that he had Addison’s disease in which the adrenal glands fail to produce the...
Sui Bo unfortunately fell off the bed and his left canine tooth went caudal out and up toward his nasal cavity causing a nose bleed. His tooth was extracted and Sui Bo is recovering fine. With an in-house dental suite, we're well-equipped to care for...