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Joining the Mobile Heart Health Unit
Written by: BluePearl Veterinary Partners Mobile Heart Health Unit
Most pet owners don’t know that heart disease is as common in dogs as it is in people. In fact, as many as 60 percent of dogs suffer from heart disease.
Veterinarians from our hospital in Kansas City, Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center, will join the Mobile Heart Health Unit this Sunday at …
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Pet Fire Safety Day
Written by: BluePearl Veterinary PartnersToday is Pet Fire Safety Day, which means it’s a good time to start thinking about how you can take steps to prevent your pets from accidentally starting a fire and to keep them safe in case of a fire. Pets are naturally curious and this can lead to accidents. By taking certain safety measures …
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Be Cool Get Fit
Written by: BluePearlRehabilitation and conditioning for pets – called physical therapy for people – is relatively new in veterinary medicine. Veterinarians who have been specially trained in this field have extensive knowledge and technology to help pets relieve pain, build muscle and maintain mobility.
Rehab is most often thought of as aiding a pet in recovery from post-surgery …
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Panic-Free Fourth of July Weekend for Pets
Written by: BluePearl Veterinary PartnersFourth of July weekend means many of us will be making preparations to celebrate with outdoor activities such as grilling and watching a fireworks show. Pet owners need to keep their pets in mind while preparing for this weekend’s festivities.
Our emergency veterinarians who work during the holiday weekend have some important tips for you to …
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Vet Techs Help Search and Rescue
Written by: BluePearl Veterinary PartnersLast week, Robyn Bresette, a veterinary technician who works in the intensive care unit at Florida Veterinary Specialists in Tampa, spent her free time volunteering as a member of Disaster Animal Response Team (DART). Becoming a DART volunteer is a commitment that Robyn has enjoyed for more than three yeas.
NYC Veterinary Specialists featured on Nat Geo Wild
Written by: BluePearl Veterinary PartnersVeterinarians at NYC Veterinary Specialists are no strangers to the removing oddities from the stomachs of our curious pets. One of our stories will be told on Nat Geo Wild tonight. Nat Geo Wild is airing a three-part series named “My Dog Ate What?” on Tuesday nights. If you missed the first episode, which aired …
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Calling All Service Dogs! Free Eye Exams
Written by: BluePearl Veterinary PartnersBoard-certified veterinary ophthalmologists at BluePearl hospitals are participating in the 3rd annual ACVO/Merial National Service Dog Eye Exam event during the month of May. Our veterinary ophthalmologists will volunteer their time to perform eye screening examinations to qualifying service dogs, no charges apply.
Dogs that qualify include: handicapped assistance dogs, detection dogs, police dogs, search and …
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Caring for pets in their golden years
Written by: BluePearl Veterinary PartnersThanks to better pet nutrition and advancements in veterinary medicine, pets are living longer than ever before. It is not uncommon to see some dogs living up to 17 years and cats living into their 20s. Some larger breed dogs are considered geriatric by the age of six or seven, while other small breed dogs will enter geriatric years by age 10 or 12. Most cats begin their geriatric years by the age of nine or 10.
Fighting Pet Cancer Together – Unleashing the Possibilities
Written by: BluePearl Veterinary PartnersAs veterinary medicine continues to evolve, veterinary oncologists are finding better, more effective treatments to fight pet cancers. There are three treatment options that veterinary oncologists use most often to provide cures, when possible, or to provide a comfortable quality of life for as long as possible for your pet. The treatment options include surgical removal of the cancer, medical therapy called “chemotherapy,” and radiation therapy. In some cases, all three therapies may be indicated to treat particular kinds of cancer.
Overcoming Joint Disease: Back on My Paws Again!
Written by: BluePearl Veterinary PartnersPets are just as susceptible to joint disease and disorders as people are. Just as people can pull a muscle or twist an ankle, pets can develop soft-tissue injures that affect their muscles, ligaments, tendons or joints by running, jumping or falling.
