What do you visualize when you think of the word “poison?” Did you know numerous substances that may not come to mind are hazardous to pets? Pet owners should become familiar with the common toxicities in pets. In honor of… Read More
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Glaucoma in Dogs
Glaucoma is an eye disease in which the pressure within the eye, is known as intraocular pressure (IOP). If your canine displays any signs of this eye disease, a veterinarian should view him or her immediately. Mount Carmel Animal Hospital… Read More
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Northern Baltimore County: What is Anaplasmosis in Dogs?
Anaplasmosis is a tick-borne disease that puts people’s and pets’ health at risk within the U.S. Mount Carmel Animal Hospital in Northern Baltimore County informs readers about the symptoms of anaplasmosis in dogs, potential long-term effects, and treatment for this… Read More
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Information About Tooth Root Abscess in Dogs
Have you noticed your pet develop a swelling below its eye? If so, this could be a dog tooth abscess. Unfortunately, this condition may be painful for your canine companion. This article informs readers regarding the causes, symptoms, and treatment… Read More
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Let’s Talk About Oral Tumors in Cats and Dogs
Oral tumors are relatively prevalent in dogs and cats. Even though many mouth tumors are benign, multiple substantial malignant tumors impact our pets. Mount Carmel Animal Hospital discusses more information regarding oral tumors in cats and dogs in this article.
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Pet Dental Month: What are Retained Baby Teeth in Dogs?
Similar to humans, canines have two sets of teeth in their lifetime. In particular, puppies have 28 deciduous teeth, aka baby teeth, whereas adult dogs have 42 permanent teeth, aka secondary teeth. In honor of Pet Dental Month, Mount Carmel… Read More
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February is Pet Dental Month!
Dental disease is one of the most recurring diseases impacting animals, with a reported prevalence of at least 80% in canines over three years of age and as many as 90% in cats over four. In honor of Pet Dental… Read More
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NFL Playoff Party Pet Safety – Go Ravens!
While having friends, family, and neighbors together for holiday celebrations or a big sports event is fun, we may overlook pet safety when entertaining. With new people, sounds, sights, and many foods and beverages, there are several ways for pets… Read More
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Artificial Sweeteners and Pet Safety
Family pets are exposed to various foods with different ingredients, and not all of those ingredients are safe for pets. But what about artificial sweeteners for dogs? Some sweeteners are safe for pets, while others like xylitol, are highly toxic…. Read More
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Cold Weather Safety for Dogs in Northern Baltimore
Winter is upon us in Northern Baltimore! Many breeds are made for the colder weather and enjoy time outside in the snow, but temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit may be problematic for some dogs. While we know that breed, age,… Read More