Mast cell tumors in dogs and cats: the lump that can look like anything. Mast cell tumors are the most common skin cancer in dogs. They can look like a benign bump, a wart, a swollen area, or almost any other kind of lump — and their behavior ranges from easily cured to aggressive. Call (404)…
Syncope in dogs and cats: what fainting spells mean Syncope is a sudden, brief loss of consciousness caused by a drop in blood flow to the brain. In dogs and cats, it often looks like a sudden collapse — the pet goes limp for a few seconds to a minute, then recovers on their own.…
Hemoabdomen in dogs and cats: recognizing internal bleeding before it’s too late. Sudden collapse. Pale gums. Weakness that seems to come out of nowhere. These are the classic signs of hemoabdomen — bleeding into the abdominal cavity — and they represent one of the most time-critical emergencies in veterinary medicine. Call (404) 609-1234 Emergency Services If…
Holter monitors for pets: 24 hours of heart rhythm data, at home A brief ECG in the clinic captures a snapshot of the heart’s rhythm, but many rhythm problems come and go. A Holter monitor records every heartbeat for 24 hours — giving cardiologists the full picture they need to diagnose arrhythmias and screen at-risk…
GI Lymphoma in Cats: small cell, large cell, and what treatment looks like. Lymphoma is the most common cancer in cats — and most feline lymphoma starts in the gastrointestinal tract. Two very different forms of the disease share this location, and telling them apart is the first step toward the right treatment plan. Lymphoma describes…
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) in cats: the silent heart disease. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is the most common heart disease in cats. The heart muscle thickens abnormally, making the heart less efficient at filling and increasing the risk of clot formation and sudden decompensation. Many cats show no signs until the disease is advanced. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is…
Pacemakers in dogs and cats: when a slow heart needs help. Pacemakers are life-saving devices for dogs and cats whose hearts beat too slowly, too irregularly, or with dangerous pauses. When medication isn’t enough, implanting a pacemaker restores a reliable heartbeat and often transforms quality of life. Call (404) 609-1234 Emergency Services If your dog or…
The big problem with big lymph nodes: understanding canine lymphoma. Lymphoma is one of the most common cancers in dogs. The most familiar sign is the sudden appearance of enlarged lymph nodes — often under the chin, above the shoulder blades, or behind the knees — in a dog who otherwise seems to feel fine. Call…
Chemotherapy for dogs, cats, & pets – what to expect When most people think of chemotherapy, they think of the experience of a family member with cancer — nausea, hair loss, weeks of being unwell. Veterinary chemotherapy is different by design. In cats and dogs, the goal is quality of life first, and doses are chosen…
Arrhythmias in dogs and cats: when the heart’s rhythm goes off script. The heart’s electrical system tells it when to beat and how fast. When that system misfires, the result is an arrhythmia — a disorder of heart rhythm that can range from harmless to life-threatening. Call (404) 609-1234 Emergency Services If your pet has had…