Paoli Vetcare

11/13/2024

Hot Spots on Dogs. Hot spots, also known as acute moist dermatitis, are itchy, red lesions that develop when a dog repeatedly licks or scratches at an area on his skin, creating a warm, moist wound. Hot spots most commonly develop at the base of the tail, outer thighs, neck, or face, and may seem to appear out of nowhere.

Hot spots are itchy, red lesions that develop when a dog repeatedly licks or scratches at an area on his skin, creating a warm, moist wound.

11/06/2024

Hip Dysplasia in Dogs. Hip dysplasia is a skeletal disorder that results in instability or looseness of a dog’s hip joint. The hip joint normally functions as a ball and socket but, in dogs with hip dysplasia, the ball and socket do not fit properly — instead of rolling and sliding, they rub and grind.

Since the bones of the joint don’t line up correctly, the joint cartilage is subjected to abnormal wear and tear. Over time, cartilage damage occurs, resulting in pain and arthritis.

Canine hip dysplasia is an orthopedic condition that results in instability or looseness of the dog's hip joint.

10/30/2024

Heart Disease in Dogs and Cats. Heart disease refers to any abnormality of the heart that affects its anatomic structure, ability to contract and relax, or electrical impulses that control its rate or rhythm of heartbeats. While both dogs and cats can get heart disease, dogs are more prone to developing structural abnormalities of their heart valves whereas cats are more prone to developing abnormalities of the heart muscle itself. Both species can have abnormalities of their heart rate and rhythm. Abnormalities of structure, contraction, and electrical activity can eventually lead to heart failure, which is the failure of the heart to pump enough blood for the body’s vital organs to function properly.

Heart disease refers to any abnormality of the heart that affects its structure, ability to contract, or electrical impulses.

10/25/2024

Get ready for a spooktacular event at our Pet Costume Contest👻, running from Monday, October 28th, to Thursday, October 31st!🎃 Pet owners are invited to dress their furry friends in creative and fun costumes, celebrating the Halloween spirit while they come in for daycare! We will take photo's of all the pups with their costumes each day and post polls on our instagram story throughout the week to determine our top 3 winners! 🧡Don’t miss this chance to showcase your pet’s festive flair and join in the Halloween fun! The top three winners will be announced Monday, November 4th! We hope to see all our spooky friends in their costumes on Monday!🕷️

10/24/2024

🌸 Meet Monroe, this adorable little diva knows how to steal hearts, snacks and more! 🍪💖 She is always ready for all the cuddles and belly rubs!

10/23/2024

Glaucoma in Dogs. Glaucoma in dogs refers to an increased pressure of the fluid within the dog’s eye. This increased pressure is both painful and may result in loss of vision due to damage to the retina and optic nerve. Glaucoma can develop quickly or over time.

Glaucoma is a painful eye condition that occurs when a buildup of eye fluid increases eye pressure to an unhealthy level.

10/23/2024

🎉 It’s Woof-tastic Wednesday at daycare! 🐾 Our pups are ready to unleash their leashes, embrace the fun, chase some tails, and make unforgettable memories! Who’s in for a howlin’ good time?❤️

10/22/2024

🐾 Just another day at the vet for this little superstar, Nate! 🐶 this Pomsky puppy is ready to take on the world (and treats)🦴! Your puppy’s happy and healthy start in life is top priority—schedule their vet visit today for vaccinations, check-ups, treats and lots of happy tail wags! 😍🐾

10/21/2024

🌟 Meet Peanut, our Dog of the Day! 🐾 At 15 years young, this sweet Cairn Terrier trots through life with style and charm! 🐶❤️ Missing a tooth but never a beat, she’s proof that age is just a number!

10/17/2024

Happy Vet Tech Week to all the superheroes in scrubs, your powers in the practice are truly appreciated! 💪🏼 Thank you for being such an amazing team! 🦹‍♀️🦸‍♂️

10/16/2024

Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV). Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) is a viral infection that attacks a cat’s immune system, weakening the ability to fight off other infections. The prevalence of FeLV in cats has decreased over the past 30 years thanks to widespread testing and increased awareness of the disease. The development of a vaccine against FeLV has played a more minor role in the decrease in infection rates.

Unfortunately, there is no cure for FeLV, but it can be managed so that the remainder of your cat’s life is normal.

Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) is a viral infection that attacks a cat's immune system, weakening the ability to fight off other infections.

10/11/2024

Jumping into the weekend with our four-legged friends in the good autumn breeze! Who else is excited about the cool weather?🍂🐕

10/09/2024

Starting to smell like fall! Our daycare dogs are loving the weather and getting ready for all the fall festivities! 🍂🍁

10/09/2024

Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV). Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) attacks a cat’s immune system, leaving it vulnerable to other infections. FIV is spread from cat to cat, primarily by biting. Shortly after becoming infected, a cat may have a fever or enlarged lymph nodes, but these signs typically go away and may not return for months or years. Weight loss is common in cats with FIV, often resulting in severe wasting late in the disease process.

Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) attacks a cat’s immune system, leaving it vulnerable to other infections. FIV is spread from primarily by biting.

10/02/2024

Fever in Dogs in Cats.A fever is an abnormally high body temperature. A normal body temperature for a cat or dog is between 100 and 102.5°F (37.8 to 39.2°). A cat or dog is considered to have a true fever if their body temperature ranges from 103 to 106°F (39.5 to 41.1°C).

A fever is an abnormally high body temperature. A cat or dog is considered to have a true fever if their body temperature ranges from 103 to 106°F.

09/25/2024

Eye Conditions in Dogs and Cats. Since your pet’s eyes are front and center every time you look at them, abnormalities of the eyes are easy to notice. Below are descriptions of some of the more common eye disorders in dogs and cats.

09/23/2024

One year of cuteness with Bogey! Happy 1st birthday, Bogey Boy! 🎂🐾