Why Is An Aural Hematoma A Problem? Scarring from an untreated aural hematoma A hematoma is swelling created by a broken blood vessel after bleeding has occurred inside a tissue.…

Adopting a dog means adding a lovable new member to your family, but it’s also a big responsibility. Everyone in your household needs to be on board with the decision…

The typical canine lymphoma patient is a middle-aged dog brought to the veterinarian because one or more lumps have been found. The veterinarian rapidly determines that these lumps are actually…

Whether you have just brought home your first puppy or you have recently adopted an adult dog, teaching your new pet the appropriate time and place to eliminate and providing…

In a perfect world, we’d take our pets everywhere we go. Unfortunately, be it work, taking the kids to school or out doing errands or having a little fun, there…

What is FIV? FIV stands for feline immunodeficiency virus just as HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. In fact, these two viruses are closely related and much of the general…

Alopecia is the medical term for baldness. A particular type of baldness has been described in the Nordic or double-coated breeds whereby the dog develops symmetrical coat loss on the…

Urban Animal turns 2 today! Please join us from 5:30pm until the cats stop meowing for food, drinks and mingling with other pet owners. For our anniversary month we want…

Urban Animal is turning 2 this Monday April 1st and invites you to join us at the hospital for food, fun, drinks and cavorting with your neighbors and all of…

Obesity has become an extremely important health problem in the Western world, not just for humans but for dogs and cats as well. Obesity in pets is associated with joint…