Heartworm is a disease that is spread by mosquitoes. The adult worms live in the heart and as you can imagine, this makes the heart pump less effectively. In order for a dog to contract heartworm disease, it must be […]
Unfortunately, similar to humans, as our pets age, so do their hearts. Signs can be different between species and may present differently for each individual; however, there are some telltale signs that you may see and that should throw up […]
Sweet Tooth? We all love things that are sweet, right? Sometimes our dogs do too. But be careful…what might be tasty for us can be toxic to Man’s Best Friend… In particular, the artificial sweetener xylitol is a bane […]
Do you know the signs to watch for in a healthy cat and how to keep your feline friend in tip-top shape? We will go through some basic cat care ideas which even many experienced cat owners may not be […]
January is National Dog Training Month.Did you ever enviously watch those well trained dogs on television and in movies while your dog jumps on everyone, barks excessively or begs for food? Behavior problems are a significant reason for pets being […]
Vaccinations are an important tool that we, as veterinarians, use to keep your pet healthy. When we vaccinate your pet, we give an altered form of a bacteria or virus. It is injected under the skin, given intra-nasally, or by […]
ALLERGIC REACTIONS Can be exhibited by facial swelling, focal areas of swelling on the body, and generalized hives. If the swelling is focal you can attempt to treat at home with benedryl. A dog’s dose is 1mg per pound. If there are generalized […]
Rabbits are a great option for a new family pet. They are generally very friendly and calm and make good additions to most households. Rabbits are prey species in the wild and unfortunately this means they can be a little […]
Atopic dermatitis and pyoderma, skin conditions seen commonly in dogs, are two of the most frequent reasons our pets will need to visit the veterinarian every year. Atopic dermatitis is an allergic skin disease that is caused by an immunological […]
Here at Mount Laurel Animal Hospital, we are able to care for many different species but we aren’t just limited to terrestrial animals. We are also able to take care of many different species of aquatic animals including fish, corals, […]