Fleas, ticks, mosquitoes, and intestinal worms cause all manner of diseases in pets and people. Despite their small size, these tiny parasites can pack a serious, sometimes life-threatening, punch when your furry pal’s health is involved. But, by understanding the diseases parasites can transmit, and being able to promptly spot illness in your pet, you [...]
Seeing your pet in an uncomfortable and potentially dangerous situation is frightening, and common sense can quickly fly out the window. We understand that you can easily panic when your furry pal is ill or injured—we do it, too!—and assume the worst. However, you do not need to sit at home worrying about your pet. [...]
Lady is a ❤️ & decided she 💕 the in our lobby “Spotting” from her rear end 😱 brought her to our team @bocamidtownevet for an evaluation @drboazman reviews her exam findings & how we figured out her 📖 story ! Pyometra, a severe infection of the uterus, can be fatal to . In intact [...]
In urine (hematuria) is the presence of red blood cells in urine. You might think this condition would be obvious because you can’t imagine peeing blood & not being aware of it. But in our & often we don’t have a clue this exists until a vet orders a urinalysis. In fact, it is not [...]
Secret TIPS are shared by @drboazman ! Think itchy 😞 & that’s how your 🐶 or 🐈 feels with flea allergy dermatitis ! Flea allergy dermatitis is a very common allergy & is caused by flea bites; more specifically, flea spit (yes, spit). A flea’s saliva causes your pet to become very itchy & puts [...]
What’s 🐶 Stash’s 🐾 Story 📖? A LUMP CHECK in HIS NECK! 😟 A LUMP here can be caused by infection or inflammation or even cancer 😱 @drboazman explains the meaning 🤔 of the saying “DON’T WAIT 🗓 ASPIRATE 💉 “ Thanks to 👨💻 digital 🔬 cytology we can now PROVE this lump has NO [...]
Technology had already become an integral part of our daily lives when the COVID-19 pandemic sent our reliance on it into overdrive. From work at home to Zoom meetings to electronic doctor’s appointments and virtual fundraising, remote communication has become the norm. Not only has this rapid shift affected our lives, it also has affected [...]
Part of what I ❤️ most about being a vet is that simple tests to address a dog's health often leads to unexpected surprises ! #veterinarymedicine #vetmedlife #fearfreevetvisit #vetcheckup Morgan is a sweet 10 year old shitzu whose mom wanted a second opinion on his overall health. #secondopinion #shitzulife #loveyourpetloveyourvet An important piece of a [...]
TOGETHER we MUST END the SILENT SUFFERING in PETS ! #nationalpetdentalhealthmonth Did you know that 3 out of 4 & develop painful infections by the age of 3 years old ? Dr. Boaz Man reviews an AMAZING PET DENTAL WEBSITE created to honor the last wishes of Dr. Patricia Frost-Fitch DVM, Diplomate American Veterinary Dental [...]
The Cavapoo = a cross between the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel & Poodle. Outgoing, playful, & curious, these pups inherit some of the best traits from both of their parents. Cavapoos go by several names, including Cavadoodle & Cavoodle. Despite their status as a “designer breed”, you can find these mixed breed dogs in shelters [...]
