by Gina gina@eastvalleyanimal.com | Sep 19, 2014 | General Wellness, Reproductive Surgeries
What Is Spaying and Neutering? Spaying and neutering are surgical procedures performed by veterinarians that render dogs incapable of breeding by removing their reproductive organs. When a female dog is spayed (also called an ovariohysterectomy), the ovaries,...
by Gina gina@eastvalleyanimal.com | Sep 19, 2014 | Eye Surgery, General Wellness
Man’s best friend could use a good eyeballing once in awhile—believe us, your dog won’t take it personally! In fact, giving him regular home eye exams will help keep you alert to any tearing, cloudiness or inflammation that may indicate a health problem. Check out the...
by Gina gina@eastvalleyanimal.com | Sep 19, 2014 | Diagnostics, Eye Surgery, In-House Laboratory
Diagnostic Procedures Entropion is a common eye problem in dogs and usually is clinically obvious, even in young puppies. However, there are several diagnostic procedures that are used by veterinarians to differentiate entropion from other eye or eyelid disorders,...
by Gina gina@eastvalleyanimal.com | Sep 19, 2014 | Disease Testing, Eye Surgery, Glaucoma Testing, In-House Laboratory
Glaucoma is increased pressure within the eye. It is an emergency situation, and if not treated immediately, can lead to blindness. Cells inside the eye produce a clear fluid (“aqueous humor”) that maintains the shape of the eye and nourishes the tissues...
by Gina gina@eastvalleyanimal.com | Sep 18, 2014 | Disease Testing, In-House Laboratory, Parasite Testing, Vaccinations, Zoonotic Disease Testing
Zoonotic diseases are contagious diseases spread between animals and humans. These diseases are caused by bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi that are carried by animals and insects. Examples are anthrax, dengue, Ebola hemorrhagic fever, Escherichia coli...
