Blog
What AMC’s New Surgical Institute Means for Your Pet
With great fanfare, the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center held a “leash cutting” ceremony to mark the grand opening of the Denise and Michael Kellen Institute for Surgical Care. The press release describes...
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BlogAugust 30, 2017
News from the Service Dog World
September is National Service Dog Month. We have all seen those hard-working service dogs out in our communities. A service dog is one that has been specially trained to help ...
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Pets and FamilyAugust 23, 2017
What Gives a Dog a Pain in the Neck?
Here, you see my cute Yorkie patient, Amort, looking good, but the past week has been anything but a good one for him. He lost his appetite and at first, ...
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Dermatology DogsAugust 16, 2017
Those Irritating Hot Spots
Hot spots are double irritating. First, they are irritating to your dog because he has an itchy sore on his skin. Second, they are irritating to you because not only ...
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MiscAugust 09, 2017
Immune Mediated Disease: What You Need to Know
The body’s immune system is a host defense system in both people and pets. But I bet you don’t often think about your own immune system. There are several reasons ...
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Dogs SurgeryAugust 02, 2017
Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease in Dogs: What You Need to Know
In response to a common search term on the Animal Medical Center website, this blog is devoted to cranial cruciate ligament disease (CCLD). The cranial cruciate ligament may not be ...
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BlogJuly 26, 2017
Resources for Injured Pets and Urban Wildlife
When people need information about animals, their veterinarian is typically the first phone call they make. Recently, I got just such a call from a friend with an injured seagull ...
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