If your dog has difficulty rising from a sitting position, climbing stairs, or has rear limb stiffness, your veterinarian can perform an exam to determine if your dog’s hips are the source of discomfort. They may also refer you to a veterinary orthopedic surgeon for...
Sarcoptic mange, aka “Scabies,” is a parasitic skin disease caused by mites living on and burrowed within the skin of the host animal. Although these mites exhibit a host preference, they have zoonotic potential for causing skin problems in humans. Sarcoptic mange may...
Pemphigus foliaceus (PF) is the most common feline autoimmune skin disease. Pemphigus diseases result from the formation of antibodies against keratinocyte structures, and differ because each has a different target antigen and/or histopathologic feature. Epidermal...
MedVet is the largest family of emergency and specialty hospitals owned and led by veterinarians. This distinction means we place the needs of our team first and have unique insight into the challenges our caregivers face and what’s needed to provide the best...
It started as a bit of joke. Murphy, a young Goldendoodle, threw up on the floor at home, and Mr. Fish took a photo and sent it to his wife to let her know Murphy “left her a present.” This photo of vomit ended up saving Murphy’s life. Within a few hours, Mr. Fish...
