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Jul 11

Why Do Young Animals Typically Have Parasites?

You Asked: Why Do Young Animals Typically Have Parasites? Friendship Hospital for Animals primary care doctor, Dr. Kimberly Schultz answered: Puppies can be born already infected with roundworms as the parasite can pass from the mother’s tissue across the placenta to the developing puppies. Puppies can acquire hookworms from infected mothers during nursing. In addition,... Learn More

Jun 27

Are You or Your Pet Itching to Learn About Allergy Medication?

Are You or Your Pet Itching to Learn About Allergy Medications? While treating infection and working up the underlying allergic cause for infections/itch, we often need to help your pet feel more comfortable at the same time. The over-the-counter products (ex. topicals, antihistamines, vitamin E, fish oils, etc.) may be relatively safe, but this often... Learn More

May 11

May is National Arthritis Awareness Month!

May is National Arthritis Awareness Month! We asked primary care veterinarian, Dr. Amanda McMurphy, what the top 5 non-pharmaceutical options for treating arthritis were. This is what she recommends:   5) Transitioning to a Prescription Joint-Friendly Diet Joint-friendly diets contain natural anti-inflammatory agents and ingredients that serve as building blocks for cartilage development. Some joint-friendly... Learn More

May 04

Hidden Tapeworms

You asked: Why are tapeworms not typically found in fecal testing? Our primary care team member, Dr. Boone, has responded: The adult tapeworm lives in the small intestine of dogs or cats and usually measures 6 inches in length or more. The tapeworm’s body is made up of several tiny segments – a head, a... Learn More

Apr 26

Friendship Hospital for Animals Receives Certification as Level I Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Facility

Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society – Level I Emergency and Critical Care Facility Friendship Hospital for Animals Receives Certification as Level I Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Facility. Friendship Hospital for Animals was recently certified as a Level I veterinary emergency and critical care facility by the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society. The... Learn More

Apr 14

Spaying Your Pet: Ovariectomy versus Ovariohysterectomy

Spaying your pet: Ovariectomy versus Ovariohysterectomy This sweet pup, Hazel, came to Friendship Hospital for Animals for a pre-surgical appointment in preparation for her spay procedure. A “spay” is a surgery to remove both ovaries which are the source of hormones responsible for estrus cycles in female dogs and cats. Hazel’s knowledgeable mom was well... Learn More

Mar 22

Spring is Coming – What You Need to Know About Your Pet’s Allergies!

Spring is Coming – What You Need to Know About Your Pet’s Allergies! Updated February 20th, 2018 FREE Client Education Event: 4/14/18 @ 1pm “Allergic Pets – What to feed them and why” Join veterinary dermatologist Dr. Darcie Kunder to discuss dermatologic problems (and solutions) caused by what you’re feeding your pet.  Bring your dog... Learn More

Jan 27

Introducing Extracorporeal Therapies!

Introducing Extracorporeal Therapies! Friendship Internal Medicine is happy to announce the opening of our Extracorporeal Therapies Service! Dr. JD Foster, Dr. Gideon Daniel, and their team can perform hemodialysis and hemoperfusion to treat kidney disease and various toxin ingestions in our patients. Our first patient, Bay, is a four year old lab. Bay’s owners returned... Learn More

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