By MARCY WRIGHT Many people understand the wonderful benefits of holistic care for humans, however, did you know that pets derive the very same benefits from this type of care? We tend to forget that animals are living beings with…
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February 28 is National Spay Day! By BERNADETTE E. KAZMARSKI Cats left unspayed and unneutered whether in free-ranging colonies or in your own home will produce as many kittens as their bodies will allow. Some hoarding situations begin with…
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By CHRISTINE ANDERSON, DVM, MS, DACVIM (ONCOLOGY), DACVR (RADIATION ONCOLOGY) PITTSBURGH VETERINARY SPECIALTY AND EMERGENCY CENTER Canine soft tissue sarcomas Soft tissue sarcomas (STS) are a collection of tumors of connective tissues, most commonly located in the skin and subcutaneous…
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By KRISTEN LANE DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & PUBLIC RELATIONS Ten Things You May Be Surprised to Learn About the Western PA Humane Society 1. The clock is NOT ticking. The adoptable animals in our shelter never have a time…
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BY TODD M. ERFOURTH, DVM, DACVIM VETERINARY ONCOLOGIST AT PVSEC Every dog lover knows that our furry kids often like to play rough. At one point or another, injury is bound to happen; but when should lameness raise concern for…
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By EMILY KLOSTERMAN, DVM, MS, DACVIM Pennsylvania and other states along the eastern seaboard are common places where dogs might contract Lyme disease. Recognizing the signs of Lyme disease can lead to quicker diagnosis and treatment. However, the disease can…
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Pica in people as well as in dogs and cats refers to eating things that are nonfood items. BY JUDITH LEVY M.ED., CEHP, RMT Pica in people as well as in dogs and cats refers to eating things that are…
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Showing Gratitude for Your Pet at Thanksgiving! BY JUDITH LEVY M.ED.,CEHP, RMT If you’re reading this magazine, my guess is that you love your pet deeply. Most of us do and we often find it difficult to find time to…
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By JOHN T. PAYNE DVM, MS Osteoarthritis is a chronic, incurable disease of joints that is characterized by joint instability, and loss of articular cartilage. Clinically, osteoarthritis causes varying degrees of pain and dysfunction. Osteoarthritis generally is characterized as primary…
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BY WAYNE VANDERAAR One summer day many years ago, while headed out to shop, my wife and I noticed a rustling on the ground beneath a small tree. Upon investigation, we found a tattered nest beside two nestling birds in…
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