Holiday Hazards
Dr. Crowley2019-11-25T15:19:25-05:00There are a number of common potential toxicities and troubles that our pets can get into during this season.
Good Dog Aquatic Fitness
Dr. Crowley2019-11-25T15:20:03-05:00Good Dog Aquatic Fitness provides skilled rehabilitative services in a dog friendly environment.
Flower Essence Therapy
Dr. Crowley2019-11-25T15:20:39-05:00Flower essence therapies are infusions of flowers that work with the body’s emotional state.
Otitis/Ear Inflammation
Dr. Crowley2019-11-25T14:28:11-05:00Many people are familiar with ear "infections" that occur quite commonly in children these days. Our dog patients can also be affected by these problems.
Heartworm Facts
Dr. Crowley2019-11-25T14:29:51-05:00Heartworm is transmitted by infected blood sucking mosquitos. The microscopic larvae that the mosquito injects into the animal's skin then matures into adult worms in approximately 6 months.
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Dr. Crowley2019-11-25T14:31:05-05:00Many chronic gastrointestinal problems are lumped under the diagnosis of Inflammatory Bowel Disease, other types are dietary indiscretion, parasites, metabolic, congenital and cancerous.
Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease Syndrome: Litter Box Blues
Dr. Crowley2019-11-25T15:05:29-05:00Many cats today can suffer from cystitis, an inflammation in their urinary system. There can be several causes of cystitis, therefore it is also referred to as Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease Syndrome or FLUTD.
Canine Osteoarthritis
Dr. Crowley2019-11-25T15:06:52-05:00Osteoarthritis is the condition of deterioration of joint surfaces and bones that occurs relatively frequently in our canine patients. Many breeds are predisposed to osteoarthritis while others may become susceptible after an injury...
Xylitol Warning and Other Toxins
Dr. Crowley2019-11-25T15:21:44-05:00Xylitol is a sugar substitute and can be found in gum, chocolates, even toothpaste! In dogs, xylitol can cause a drop on blood sugar, with difficulty walking, collapse and seizures. It can even cause liver failure and death.
Acute Moist Dermatitis: The Hot spot
Dr. Crowley2019-11-25T15:07:40-05:00Along with the fun of summer, for many dogs there is a somewhat unpleasant side effect of the romps in the grass and ocean..the hot spot!