Canine Influenza You asked about the flu in dogs….. The ‘dog flu’ is caused by the canine influenza virus, a dog specific virus. The virus causes sneezing, coughing , and fever and leaves the dog’s respiratory tract vulnerable to secondary bacterial infection. The cough can last for days to weeks. The virus is spread via... Learn More
Winter Tips for Your Pet’s Paws We’re all waiting for spring, but in case March comes in like a lion, we wanted to share some pet paw winter safety tips. The New York Times recently noted the desire to “winterize” our dogs with clothes. Not every dog will tolerate boots, and not every dog will... Learn More
Remembering Donal McKeown Friendship clients from the 60’s and 70’s will be sad to learn of the recent death of Donal McKeown. Dr. McKeown was a co-owner and partner of Dr. William Ready and Dr. Harvey Cowan. He practiced at Friendship from 1958 to 1974. Following his service at Friendship, Dr. McKeown returned to his... Learn More
Gastric Dilatation Volvulus (GDV) One generally asks an emergency vet, “What is the most common or craziest thing you see?” And although this is an impossible answer, I would say one of our more exciting and truly urgent emergencies is something called, gastric-dilatation volvulus or GDV. What is GDV? GDV is the dilation or distension... Learn More
Why are patients with hypoglycemia given dextrose supplementation? There are a number of reasons why an animal’s blood sugar (glucose) may become low. Glucose is absorbed through their diets and then stored within cells as an energy reserve. It might be that they are not receiving/mobilizing enough glucose or that they are using/losing it too... Learn More
Warsaw VetCo Nephrology and Urology Conference Friendship Hospital for Animals internal medicine doctor, Dr. JD Foster, was recently lecturing in Warsaw, Poland about kidney and urinary tract diseases for the Warsaw Vetco Nephrology and Urology Conference. He and his colleague, Dr. Cathy Langston from the Ohio State University, gave a weekend-long seminar to advanced veterinarians.... Learn More
Guide to the DMV’s Most Loved Dog Parks If you own a dog in Washington, D.C. most likely, you have visited the numerous dog parks within and around the city. I have only heard about the varying dog parks and their advantages and disadvantages, so I decided to research each of the most loved dog... Learn More
Tips for Positive Aging Thanks to advancing medicine and better nutrition, pets live longer than ever before. However, with these added years of valuable life come more age-related health problems. Primary care doctor, Dana Kuehn, has some tips to help you keep your pet aging in a positive way! 1. A relationship with a primary... Learn More
Choosing the Right Pet and Breed for Your Lifestyle Are you looking to expand your family? Maybe of the furry, four-legged kind? Before you excitedly go running to the shelter, rescue, or breeder we hope that you take a moment to genuinely contemplate the species and breed type. It is always best to determine first... Learn More
Adopt a Pet. Save a Life! Welcoming a new dog or cat into your home is such an amazing thing. If you’re thinking about adopting a new family member, think about adopting a rescue dog. Adopting a dog from an animal shelter saves a life and according to the Humane Society of the United States,... Learn More
Why do I Have to Use Heartworm Prevention in the Winter? Our primary care team member, Dr. Boone, has responded: Heartworm disease is transmitted by the mosquito. When a mosquito bites an infected animal, it transfers the microscopic organism (microfilaria) to the next animal that it bites. According to the American Heartworm Society, heartworms have... Learn More
I Thank You…… This Thanksgiving All year long, our furry friends shower us with their thanks and gratitude. So this holiday season take a moment to step back and assess just how much thanks our beloved companions gave us. Giving thanks from the dog: I thank you for always giving-up your bed for me to... Learn More
Grain Free Diets vs. Diets Containing Grain When taking your pet’s medical history one of the things I ask about is what you are feeding your pet. A nutritional assessment is an important part of the annual check up. One thing I am hearing more and more, is that dogs are eating grain-free diets. Grain... Learn More
November is Pet Cancer Awareness Month Did you know that cancer is the leading cause of death in adult dogs? As the average age of our pet population increases due to advances in preventative veterinary medicine, so does the rate of cancer. Regular at home cancer checks are recommended to assist with early detection. Start... Learn More
Fluffy’s Candy Drawer While we all try and stay healthy and lean, from time to time we cannot help but go down the cookie and candy isle in the grocery store. But with it being only a week after Halloween, there is candy temptation all throughout the house! Stay strong……. for both you and especially your... Learn More
Dressing-up Fido and Friends Halloween was a success….. as far as pet costumes go that is! If you read Friendship’s blog from yesterday, “Trick-or-Treat Fido Has Come to Eat,” then you would have read about the significant and steady increase in the pet population that partakes in dressing-up in a Halloween costume. Over the past... Learn More
Trick-or-Treat Fido Has Come to Eat! Happy Halloween! Before you know it we will start seeing ghosts and goblins roaming the streets! Halloween has been a major holiday in the United States since the early twentieth century, approximately since 1921. When one thinks of Halloween, traditionally you think of children and kids dressing in costume,... Learn More
Home Dental Care The American Veterinary Dental Association recommends an anesthetized professional dental cleaning for your pet every 6-12 months, just as your dentist recommends for you! This should start at 3 years old for cats and medium to large breed dogs, and at one year old for small breed dogs. Home dental care is... Learn More
Why is My Pet Thirsty? Increases in your pet’s thirst and urination are significant observations and something you should definitely discuss with your pet’s primary care clinician. There are many potential causes for these clinical signs, which are most often referred to as PU/PD. This stands for polyuria and polydipsia. Common causes include things like... Learn More
A Funded Clinical Trial to Evaluate an Autologous Vaccine Plus Adoptive T-Cell Transfer in the Treatment of Dogs with and Hemangiosarcoma Trial Specifics: Animal Clinical Investigations is conducting a clinical trial in dogs with hemangiosarcoma, sponsored by Elias Animal Health, LLC. ELIAS Cancer Immunotherapy (ECI™) is a personalized T cell-based treatment that triggers the patient’s... Learn More
Acclimating Your Cat to Their New Catio, Cat Highway, or Cat Shelves A month ago, we posted a blog about catio’s, cat highways, and cat shelves. Some of you may have decided to forge ahead with one of these options, while some of you only took note. Either way, upon completion of your catio, cat... Learn More
What is Pyoderma? Pyoderma, a bacterial skin infection, is a common skin problem, but it is uncommon for pets to develop pyoderma without an underlying cause. It is important to remember that all animals live with organisms on our skin. When a problem, such as an allergy, affects the skin barrier and/or the immune system,... Learn More
Should I Be Concerned if My Dog’s Eye is Going Grey? Have you noticed your older pet’s eyes starting to look a little hazy? As pets get older, there are two common conditions that can cause the eye to look grey. One of those conditions is that the lens is in the center of the eye,... Learn More
Remembering All of 9/11 On this solemn day, remembering 9/11 can be a very difficult task for any American. The nation’s hearts and kind words still go out to the grieving families and friends of the victims. Alongside, the thousands of 2-legged heroes were hundreds of 4-legged heroes – 300 plus. This blog was written... Learn More
Working Like A Dog Labor Day is upon us. This holiday can bring mixed emotions of the dog days of summer ending or the emotions of welcoming all that the fun-filled fall season has to offer. Labor Day, which is always the first Monday in September, was established around 1885 as a holiday to celebrate... Learn More
Catio’s, Cat Highways, and Cat Shelves……. Oh My! Do you have a cat that has a lot of energy or is very high-strung? Do you have multiple cats that do not get along…… is one a bully? If this sounds like your household, have no fear, you are not alone. There are still options out... Learn More
Saturday, August 26th, is National Dog Day! On National Dog Day we celebrate the special dogs that are members of our family and those that work selflessly to save lives. Remember to give your dog an extra hug or kiss in celebration! Better yet, be an advocate for the millions of homeless dogs waiting to... Learn More
Post Grooming Furunculosis What is post-grooming furunculosis? Post-grooming furunculosis is a deep skin infection that occurs rather quickly, usually on the back of dogs (where grooming products are commonly placed). The infection is often due to an organism, particularly Pseudomonas aeruginosa, that is associated with water environments. Because of this association, most affected dogs have... Learn More
Clinical Study – Subclinical Bacteriuria in Dogs with CKD Friendship Internal Medicine is now recruiting patients for a fully funded clinical study of “Subclinical Bacteriuria in Dogs with CKD.” How do you approach a positive urine culture in a dog without any clinical signs? Veterinary infectious disease experts have recommended that these dogs do not... Learn More
Check the Chip! National “Check the Chip Day” is here! Please remember to microchip your pet and do not forget to register their information and microchip number online! Microchipping significantly increases the chance that your pet will be returned home if lost. Today is the day to take the time and make sure that your... Learn More
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