Joplin came in with a VERY SWOLLEN EAR An EAR HEMATOMA (aka AURAL hematoma) is a blood filled pouch in the ear flap Ear hematomas are much more common in cats than in dogs It is usually the result of damage to the ear flap, frequently caused by an injury or excessive scratching or head [...]
A Cats ABSCESS is NO MATCH Fighting for HIGH POWER LASER It’s Time to Eyes how we use the LASER to treat this Cats Abscess ! A Cats bite abscess is fairly common, especially with cats who go outdoors. An abscess results when bacteria invade & infect a cut, scrape, or bite that a cat [...]
Question : How do 2 Lumps DISAPPEAR in just 1 MINUTE ? Answer : HIGH POWER CO2 LASER ! Muffin is a 17 & 1/2 years with some NEW LUMPS LUMPS & BUMPS in SENIOR PETS can be SCARY ! Thanks to DIGITAL CYTOLOGY we can prove what we need to do for LUMPS in [...]
SUFFER in SILENCE with RESORPTION ! AKA feline odontoclastic resorptive lesions (FORL), cervical line lesions, neck lesions, feline caries, cervical line erosions or feline cavities the current term is tooth resorption (TR). TR occurs when cells called odontoclasts destroy the root surfaces by causing the enamel to be resorbed. As the disease progresses, the different [...]
What is a tapeworm? They get their name from the fact that they look like tape! The tapeworm body is segmented up to its neck. Its is filled with six sets of “teeth” used to attach itself to the intestinal lining. Once it’s attached, it moves in & starts stealing meals from your Tapeworms are [...]
A surprise we in this PEE! Is this an of a in the PEE ? Dr. Boazman shows how technology helps us determine if your pet's pee is healthy ! A came in to see us for "urinary accidents" & a surprising finding was found in this urine sample ! A urinalysis tells us many [...]
Cat owners often assume that litter box training is easy—they simply show their new cat the litter box, and their cat will consistently eliminate at that location. If it were truly this easy, inappropriate elimination would not account for so many veterinary visits, and be responsible for hordes of cats losing their homes each year. [...]
Cats are notorious for being fastidious groomers and taking great pride in their appearance and lush hair coat. However, you may notice bare spots, itching, mats, scabs, or bumps on your feline friend if they develop a parasite issue. The best grooming protocol can’t protect your cat from internal and external parasites, which can lead [...]
Wouldn’t it be wonderful to eat whatever you wanted and still lose weight? While many people beyond college-age dream about that, this phenomenon can be a sign of hyperthyroidism, a serious endocrine disease and the most common glandular disorder in cats. Hyperthyroidism is routinely diagnosed in middle-aged to older cats so, if you have an [...]
Bella came to us as a new patient 12 days ago with a very abnormal right! Bella's dad came to us after being unable to get an immediate appointment 🗓 with a local veterinary ophthalmologist. Our team @bocamidtownevet was able to diagnose & initiate appropriate medical treatment for Bella prior to her appointment with @animaleyespecialtyclinic [...]
