A “cherry eye” is a prolapsed third eyelid (yes..dogs and cats have three). Basically a pink mass protrudes from the animal’s eyelid because the gland is not anchored by the attachment made up of fibrous material as it should be. The condition usually occurs in young dogs and cats and can occur in one or [...]

WE ARE RESTARTING THE PET PHOTO CONTEST! START SUBMITTING PHOTOS TODAY. THE WINNER WILL BE PICKED BY THE END OF THE MONTH! To everyone who posted pictures of your pets for our previous contest…we are truly sorry that it was put on hold before a winner was selected. We are starting the new contest in [...]

Here is a cute bundle of Zeke wrapped up and peeking out at us! He is here for the first part of his Kitten Wellness Program. On the Kitten Wellness Program, he will be receiving vaccines, a feline leukemia testing, deworming, discounted flea prevention medications and his parents will receive a plethora of information regarding [...]

Here is Mr. Turtle…poor little guy hiding out in his shell. He is here for a check up and an antibiotic injection. Giving an injection to a turtle requires a few pairs of hands and a lot of know how as their defense mechanism is to hide in their shell! Lucky for Mr. Turtle he [...]

Tye Diener, Veterinary Assistant, is our Employee of the Month for May! Here is what her co-workers are saying about her:   I vote for Ty. She is always ahead of everyone to set up for procedures.. She is thoughtful …heating Dr. Poltis’ work jacket in morning, making sure we all know we’re appreciated, making [...]

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Meet Denali. Denali is a sweet little Rottwelier who had her spleen removed this week at City Creatures by Dr. Albert and Josh Domaracki, LVT, his surgical assistant. Denali’s spleen was bleeding internally and it had to be removed in order to save her life, as there was suspicion of cancer. That was half the [...]

Leptospirosis is a bacteria that infects both animals and humans. It is transmitted through contact with infected urine, venereal and placental transfer, bite wounds or ingestion of infected tissue. Indirect transmission occurs through exposure of susceptible animals to contaminated water sources, food or even bedding. Stagnant or slow moving water provides a suitable habitat for [...]

Dr. David Spence, who is covering a shift for Dr. Albert today, works with Jennifer Pearce, LVT to care for and monitor this patient after a dental cleaning. Dental disease is a serious problem in dogs and cats and is preventable! Just like us, our pets need regular dental checkups to keep their teeth and gums healthy. Lifting the lips along the sides of the mouth can reveal dark-colored plaque or a line of reddish inflammation where the teeth meet the gums. Teeth must be cleaned regularly to remove the buildup, and on a more thorough examination of the teeth, gums, and entire mouth, we can identify teeth that need additional treatment or possibly extraction. Because a thorough dental examination and cleaning in pets requires general anesthesia, we recommend blood work ahead of time to make sure your pet is a good candidate for the procedure.
Fortunately, you can do quite a bit to prevent dental problems before they start. Feeding your pet a balanced diet of dry food helps to limit plaque buildup. Chew toys and nylon bones are another good way to stimulate gums and scrape away plaque, and many toys that have been specifically designed for dental care are available. It’s also a good idea to brush your pet’s teeth regularly with a toothpaste specifically developed for pets. Do not use human toothpaste, because your pet is likely to swallow it, which irritates the stomach. We can show you how to brush and maintain your pet’s teeth as part of an overall dental health program.