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Vet Techs Help Search and Rescue
Last 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.
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NYC Veterinary Specialists featured on Nat Geo Wild
Veterinarians 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
Board-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
Thanks 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.
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Fighting Pet Cancer Together – Unleashing the Possibilities
As 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.
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Overcoming Joint Disease: Back on My Paws Again!
Pets 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.
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Feline Hyperthyroidism
Feline hyperthyroidism is one of the most common diseases in older cats. But even human companions of furry felines who are aware of the disease may be unaware of how successful radioactive-iodine treatment can be in curing hyperthyroidism.
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Common Flea Myths
As we say farewell to colder temperatures, fleas begin to welcome themselves to the warmer weather and our pets as they spend more time outdoors. In warmer climates, flea season is year ‘round, while in seasonal climates spring, summer and early fall are the troublesome seasons.
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Who Knew? Beware of Common Poisons Found in Your Home
Most BluePearl hospitals are open 24 hours a day for pet emergencies. Our emergency veterinarians see many pets that become ill due to their curiosity, which leads to ingestion of common – but toxic – items we keep around our homes. It is important to seek medical attention if you believe your pet has swallowed any of the following items found around the home – or any other substance or item. Having frequent discussions with your family veterinarian is a good way to keep yourself educated and protect your pet from potentially life-threatening situations.
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