Blood testing is commonly performed to help diagnose disease or identify animal injury. It can also help determine your pet’s health during routine physical exam visits. As with any other diagnostic exam, the outcome of a CBC and chemistry profile… Read More
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Responsible Pet Ownership Month: Routine Fecal Testing
A pet’s medical needs vary with age, so it’s critical to discuss your pet’s needs at any particular stage of life with your veterinarian. In honor of Responsible Dog Ownership Month this September, Mount Carmel Animal Hospital informs readers about… Read More
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Immunization Awareness Month: Let’s Talk About FeLV Vaccine
Feline leukemia virus, or FeLV, is a virus that infects only cats. It depresses cats’ immune systems, and they remain infected for life. FeLV is a critical cause of anemia in felines and may cause multiple types of cancers. In… Read More
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Why Your Cat Needs the Feline Distemper Vaccine
One of the simplest things you can do as a pet owner is to promote life-long wellness in your feline friend by staying current on their routine vaccinations. In honor of Immunization Awareness Month, Mount Carmel Animal Hospital informs readers… Read More
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Immunization Awareness Month: DAPP “Canine Distemper” Vaccine
Have you ever wondered what certain alphabet letters stated in your dog’s distemper vaccine signify? Besides protecting against canine distemper virus, this vaccine also protects against other diseases you might not know your pet is prone to. They include adenovirus,… Read More
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Immunization Awareness Month: Lyme Disease Vaccination
Does your pet need the Lyme Disease vaccination? The Lyme vaccine might be a great way to protect your dog. Since it’s Immunization Awareness Month, let’s discuss more about the Lyme Disease vaccination for pets.
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Harford County: Presenting Immunization Awareness Month
As a pet parent, you want your pets always to be happy and healthy. This includes being informed on possible risks and infections, such as leptospirosis in pets. In honor of Immunization Awareness Month, Mount Carmel Animal Hospital near Harford… Read More
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Southern York County, PA: What is Femoral Head Ostectomy?
A femoral head ostectomy (FHO) is a surgery that focuses on restoring pain-free mobility to a damaged or diseased hip by eliminating the head and neck of the dog’s femur, also known as long leg bone or thighbone. There are… Read More
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Everything You Must Know About Anal Sac Disease in Dogs
If you have observed your dog scooting across the room on their bottom, it could indicate anal sac disease. Dogs have two minor pouches on either side of their anus. They make a smelly brown fluid that canines use to… Read More
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Understanding Glaucoma in Dogs
Have you noticed your dog’s eyes squinting, cloudy, or bluish? Does your pet seem to constantly scratch or rub its eyes? Dogs, like humans, can develop glaucoma, an imbalance in eye fluid production and drainage that increases unhealthy levels of… Read More