by Gina gina@eastvalleyanimal.com | Sep 19, 2014 | Disease Testing, In-House Laboratory, Soft Tissue Surgeries
What is biopsy? A biopsy refers to a procedure that involves removal of cells or a piece of suspicious tissue for a detailed analysis by a specialist called pathologist. It is the most common and most certain way to determine whether the suspected mass is cancer or...
by Gina gina@eastvalleyanimal.com | Sep 19, 2014 | Disease Testing, In-House Laboratory, Soft Tissue Surgeries
A biopsy allows your veterinarian to determine the types of cells in a tissue sample. Biopsies are commonly used to determine if growths are cancerous but can also help determine the severity of a disease. The tissue removed during a biopsy is examined under a...
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...
by Gina gina@eastvalleyanimal.com | Sep 18, 2014 | Disease Testing, Eye Surgery, Glaucoma Testing, In-House Laboratory, Senior Pet Care
Disease of the Optic Nerve in Cats Glaucoma is a condition in which high pressure occurs in the eye, with a failure of normal fluid drainage from the eye. A chronic condition with pressure against the optic nerve will eventually cause permanent damage to the optic...
by Gina gina@eastvalleyanimal.com | Sep 18, 2014 | Disease Testing, Eye Surgery, Glaucoma Testing, In-House Laboratory, Senior Pet Care
Glaucoma is a condition in which pressure is placed on the eye, causing inadequate fluid drainage in the eye. If the condition becomes chronic or persists without treatment, it will eventually cause permanent damage to the optic nerve, resulting in blindness. Glaucoma...
