Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) is a canine spinal condition that occurs when displaced disc material compresses the spinal cord, caused by slow progressive disc degeneration or sudden trauma, and results in a dog experiencing significant pain, weakness, nerve disruption, and—in severe cases—mobility impairment or paralysis. If your dog suffers from, or is at-risk for, IVDD, [...]
Great News for Lady Mast ! Lady's TINY LUMP ended up being a BIG DEAL & reminds us why we say "DON'T WAIT ASPIRATE! " DIGITAL CYTOLOGY =Immediate Cellular Analysis By Pathologist Digital cytology(thanks to @idexx ) allowed our team to rapidly diagnose Lady’s tumor! Mast cell tumors (MCT) are a common skin tumor found [...]
Clock for a SNEAK PEEK inside our DIGITA CYTOLOGY machine ! What’s DIGITAL CYTOLOGY? =Immediate Cellular Analysis By Pathologist We have all come to expect FAST TURNAROUND times for PET TESTS because WAITING = STRESSFUL & DELAYS the APPROPRIATE CARE Thankfully the revolution in Dog VET Stethoscope MED Cat TECHNOLOGY = AMAZING One of the [...]
FOREIGN BODY REVEAL EYES TIME ! What did CRUZ Dog EAT? After 20 years of practice as a veterinarian @drboazman is still amazed at the things that pets can swallow ! Remember that Cruz dog was acting normal, bright & alert, with just a bit of diarrhea poop… Thinking One of the most common questions [...]
Conan is a 5 & 1/2 year old Pitbull who was limping on his back right leg. Conan tore an important ligament in his knee responsible for keeping his back leg stable. When the CRANIAL CRUCIATE LIGAMENT is torn/injured, the shin bone (tibia) slides forward with respect to the thigh bone (femur), which is known [...]
Lara’s LUMP EMERGENCY required a FAST RESPONSE ! Lara’s Dogs lump was BLEEDING so much that her CBC revealed ANEMIA Despite being almost 14 years old, her preanesthetic health confirmed she was an appropriate anesthetic candidate Lara was referred to us from Miami by gotitchypet (the one & only Dr. Millie Rosales) for possible HIGH [...]
As a dog owner, you’ve likely had to manage a bout or two of diarrhea. The condition is a malady that frequently affects dogs and can be caused by benign issues as well as life-threatening illnesses. Our American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)-accredited team at Boca Midtowne Animal Hospital wants to help by providing dog diarrhea [...]
Mast cell tumors (MCT) are a common skin tumor found in dogs. Mast cells are found in the body & play a role in the body’s response to inflammation & allergens. A MCT is a cancer that arises from mast cells. MCT are less common in cats & typically occur in older dog but can [...]
Lara’s LUMP EMERGENCY required a FAST RESPONSE ! Lara’s lump was BLEEDING so much that her CBC revealed ANEMIA Despite being almost 14 years old, her preanesthetic health confirmed she was an appropriate anesthetic candidate Lara was referred to us from Miami by @gotitchypet (the one & only Dr. Millie Rosales) for possible HIGH POWER [...]
Ceasar’s vet for a belly ache revealed an unexpected finding! His Belly Ache “Work Up” included: 1st STEP: Internal vital organs (blood & urine tests) which was normal 2nd STEP: Diagnostic imaging (x-rays & radiology consult) SOMETHING was NOT NORMAL in his BELLY The radiologist helped us with the diagnosis of a SPLENIC TUMOR The [...]
