How Smartphones Can Improve Your Veterinary Visit!

How Smartphones Can Improve Your Veterinary Visit!

Dr. Sofia Gaviria In this day in age, it’s inevitable; we are all glued to our smartphones, for better or for worse.  They are intended to make our lives easier, so let’s put ‘em to use!  Listed below are three ways that smartphones can help in the veterinary setting: Assist in the Initial Diagnosis As […]

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What is Heartworm Disease?

What is Heartworm Disease?

Dr. Abigial Brady Heartworm disease is very common in North Carolina and has been diagnosed in all 48 states within the continental US. Heartworm disease is a fatal disease in dogs and cats. Heartworms are spaghetti-like worms that live inside the heart of dogs, cats, and wild mammals such as wolves, coyotes and foxes. When […]

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What is Canine Arthritis?

What is Canine Arthritis?

by Dr. Robert Brady What Is It? Arthritis is a joint problem that can reduce mobility and cause pain. Often seen in older dogs, arthritis can be caused by injury, infection, the body’s own immune system, or developmental problems. The most common form of arthritis is called osteoarthritis (osteo = bone; arthr = joint; itis = inflammation) or degenerative joint disease. Normally, joints […]

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Why Does My Pet Need Senior Wellness Bloodwork?

Why Does My Pet Need Senior Wellness Bloodwork?

The Importance of Senior Wellness Bloodwork  One of the most frequent questions I receive from pet owners is “Doc, why does my dog need bloodwork?  We just did that last year and everything was normal.”  Senior Wellness Bloodwork semi-annually in our pets is an important part of their physical exam.  Animals age much more rapidly […]

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What is the Fear Free Initiative?

What is the Fear Free Initiative?

Fear Free Initiative: Taking the Pet out of Petrified Dr. Monica Tarantino Fear Free is taking over at AMH and we cannot wait! Let’s face it, we here at AMH love your animals… but they don’t always love us!  The concept that many animals experience anxiety, stress and fear at the vet is driving a […]

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Why Does My Pet Need Fish Oils?

Why Does My Pet Need Fish Oils?

The Little Magic Pill: Fish Oils Dr. Mari-Ashli Foy Itchy skin? Achy joints? Kidney disease? Heart disease? What do all 4 of these medical problems have in common? Studies over the years have shown that with this simple addition to your pets diet, there are numerous benefits to be gained.  On the human side of […]

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Feline Urinary Tract Disease: What Cat Owners Should Know

Feline Urinary Tract Disease: What Cat Owners Should Know

Dr. Lauren Hathaway Feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) is commonly diagnosed in cats and can have a variety of underlying causes.  As the name implies, this group of disorders involves the structures of the lower urinary tract, including the bladder and urethra (the long tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside […]

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It’s Dog-Gone Hot Outside: 5 Tips for Preventing Heat Stress in Your Dog

It’s Dog-Gone Hot Outside: 5 Tips for Preventing Heat Stress in Your Dog

by Dr. Monica Tarantino Summer is here and we are so excited. We get to spend a lot more time outdoors with our wonderful animals during the warm summer days.  But, there are a lot of things to keep in mind with regards to beating the summertime heat.  Some owners are unaware, heat stroke (a […]

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Weight Control in Your Pet

Weight Control in Your Pet

Obesity in domesticated animals, like people, has become an epidemic. Often owners do not even realize that their animal may be overweight. Obesity can have multiple negative effects on your pet: Obesity shortens your pet’s lifespan. It predisposes them to diseases such as diabetes. Overweight animals are more likely to develop orthopedic injuries such as ACL […]

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What to Expect: Puppy and Kitten Teeth

What to Expect: Puppy and Kitten Teeth

By Dr. Bridget Andersen Did you know that puppies have 28 deciduous (baby) teeth by the time they are 3-6 weeks of age and that kittens have 26? At around 3-4 months of age puppies and kittens start to lose their baby teeth and their first adult teeth will start to erupt, starting with incisors, premolars […]

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