Adopting a Dog
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 to adopt a dog and understand the commitments of time, money, and care that owning a pet entails. If you’re not sure your family is […]
Lymphoma in Dogs
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 lymph nodes and that many (if not all) of the peripheral lymph nodes (those near the skin surface) are enlarged and firm. Usually the dog […]
Housetraining and Crate Training Your Dog
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 a safe environment to rest are important for you and your pet’s relationship and emotional well-being. Talk to your Veterinarian Before starting any kind of […]
Keeping Your Cat Entertained
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 are times when your cat will be home alone. But just because they don’t have you to play with, doesn’t mean they have to be […]
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)
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 information that has become common knowledge for HIV also holds true for FIV. FIV is a virus that causes AIDS in cats; however, there is […]
Alopecia X is a Pattern of Baldness
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 trunk as well as darkly pigmented skin in the bald areas. This pattern of baldness is commonly called “endocrine alopecia” as it is common in […]
Urban Animal Turns 2 Today!
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 to stress the importance of routine wellness and preventive care. For both cats and dogs, recommended annual vaccinations based on lifestyle and geographic location can […]
Happy 2-Year Anniversary to Urban Animal April 1st!
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 us at Urban Animal. Since we opened, we have honored our mission to provide quality care ranging from wellness to disease diagnosis and management to […]
Obesity is Unhealthy in Dogs and Cats
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 problems, diabetes mellitus, respiratory compromise, and decreased life span; recent estimations suggest that up to 35 percent of dogs and cats in the U.S. suffer from obesity. […]
Finding the right veterinarian
Whether you’re moving to another state, or you’ve just adopted a new friend, here’s everything you need to know about finding a veterinarian and veterinary hospital that’s right for you. It’s a good idea to choose an animal hospital that prides itself on meeting and exceeding the typical veterinary standards in the areas of: emergency […]