If your dog has histiocytoma, no worries because it doesn’t threaten humans, animals that come into contact with your pet, or even the affected pet. Histiocytomas are non-cancerous, benign nodules. In this blog, Mount Carmel Animal Hospital informs readers regarding… Read More
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Learning About Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD)
Is your kitty having urination problems? Is he or she urinating in inappropriate areas of your home? If so, your pet might have lower urinary tract disease. Mount Carmel Animal Hospital informs readers and pet owners about feline lower urinary… Read More
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Acute Moist Pyoderma: Hot Spots in Dogs
If your dog has patchy, red, and inflamed itchy skin due to scratching, it may have a “hot spot.” Known as acute moist pyoderma, hot spots in dogs require emergent care to stop the itch and prevent further self-trauma. This… Read More
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The Relevance of National Walk Your Dog Week
A lack of exercise in pets contributes to severe physical conditions such as obesity, which may result in other health conditions like pancreatitis, arthritis, and a higher risk of heart disease. With all this in mind, Mount Carmel Animal Hospital… Read More
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Annual Lab Work – ProBNP Test for Cats
It’s Responsible Pet Ownership Month, and Mount Carmel Animal Hospital wants to help you understand more about your cat’s heart health! This article discusses the ProBNP test for cats. It is a simple blood exam that can inform us about… Read More
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Annual Lab Work – 4DX Plus and C6 for Dogs
Preventive care is about keeping your pet happy and healthy, and one of the most critical tests for dogs is the 4DX Plus and C6 quantitative antibody test. Not only can they save your pet’s life, but they can… Read More
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Let’s Talk About a CBC and Chemistry Profile in Pets
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