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Poppy is a four-year-old female spayed Pitt Bull Mix. She was quilled by a porcupine on the right side of her face in late December 2025. A few weeks after the quilling, she developed some jaw pain. She had a head CT, which showed no major changes, but a few more...

Having a puppy join a new family can be so much fun, but there are many factors to consider. Thoughtful planning can help keep a puppy safe in their new home. While this is an exciting time for the new owners and the puppy, an older household cat — who was likely...

Addison’s disease, or hypoadrenocorticism, is a serious but treatable endocrine disorder in dogs that is easily overlooked due to its intermittent non-specific symptoms. Awareness and early recognition, as both veterinary professionals and pet owners, are key to...

Copper is a trace mineral essential to many biological functions in dogs, including enzyme function, red blood cell formation, and antioxidant activity. But too much copper can be toxic—especially to the liver. In the past 20 years, we have observed a troubling...

When you drop your pet off for surgery, you’re doing something huge. You’re handing over a family member. You’re trusting a stranger with a scalpel and a heartbeat you love. I don’t take that lightly. As a veterinary surgeon, I’ve spent years studying anatomy,...

History:Brianna presented to the cardiology department for a loud heart murmur which was found on her first puppy visits. She was clinically doing well at home, with no cardiac or respiratory changes noted by the owner.  Cardiac Physical Exam:HR: 190  RR: 30  Wt:...

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...