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It may come as a surprise to people when they learn that we have veterinary blood banks just like human blood banks – some national as well as smaller programs run out of individual hospitals. Here at MVMC, we currently screen and maintain a list of blood donors (both...

Veterinary surgery has seen remarkable advancements in recent years, with minimally invasive surgery (MIS) emerging as a groundbreaking technique. MIS techniques, characterized by smaller incisions and specialized instruments, offer a host of benefits for...

As we eagerly anticipate the season of love, it's essential to remember that Valentine's Day festivities can bring hidden dangers for our four-legged companions. While we shower our loved ones with tokens of affection, it's crucial to be aware of potential pet...

The feline cardiac physical exam can be a tricky entity. While the intensity of a murmur in a dog often correlates with the severity of heart disease, cats don’t always play by the same rules. We commonly see benign murmurs in cats, and on the flip side, some cats...

For those of you that utilize Idexx as your reference laboratory, you have probably already seen the urinary cystatin B results showing up on your blood work results. The lab then provides a diagnostic algorithm when urinary cystatin B is above the reference interval....