FIV in Cats – What You Need to Know

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FIV stands for feline immunodeficiency virus ( similar to HIV standing for human immunodeficiency virus). These two viruses are closely related, but people cannot become infected with FIV and cats cannot become infected with HIV. FIV behaves very similar to HIV. Luckily, for most cats, there is a long asymptomatic period before AIDS-like symptoms occur. […]

Don’t Forget the Military’s Four-legged Heroes

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In Virginia, for the 6th year, its commemoration honored more than just the human soldiers who have sacrificed for their country but also their four-legged patriots. Dogs have been a part of the Department of Defense since WWII. In Vietnam they were used to sniff out snipers. Canines are also used to sniff out the buried land mines. […]

Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Companion Animals

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Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is one of the more common acquired heart diseases in dogs. DCM is a primary disease of the heart muscle in which the heart muscle (myocardium) becomes weak and so loses its ability to contract normally. What Breeds get DCM? There are several breeds that are predisposed to DCM. These include Doberman […]

Heartworm Disease – What Is This and What Causes It?

symptoms and prevention of heartworms in your dog

Heartworm disease is caused by an infection of the parasite Dirofilaria immitis (D. immitis).  This is a nematode – a type of microscopic ‘worm’ – that enters and is picked up from animals when the female mosquito feeds. When a mosquito harboring the parasite feeds on an animal, it allows the parasite to enter the animal’s […]

Pet Multi-modal Pain Control in The Heights

No one likes to hurt, and we want pain management for pets to be as comfortable as possible. While getting ready for an upcoming procedure, post-operatively or managing chronic conditions such as osteoarthritis, Urban Animal blocks pain in more than one way. We don’t just target one area. Our approach aims at blocking pain through […]

Surgery made safer at Urban Animal in the Heights

Cats and dogs, just like people, require screening, venous access in case of an emergency, blood pressure maintenance and careful monitoring in an aseptic surgical suite throughout a surgical procedure. Pain control, post cooperatively is also essential. At Urban Animal, we do everything to make sure your animal companion is safe throughout a procedure. Pre-anesthetic […]

Heights Veterinary Hospital: Feline Upper Respiratory Infections

What Are the Symptoms? Sneezing Runny eyes Cough Oral or nasal ulcers Sniffles Fever Hoarse voice Or any combination thereof The microbial agents of respiratory infection, just as in people, are highly contagious. They tend to be commonly found wherever cats live in groups – outdoor colonies, catteries, shelters, etc. Becoming infected is easy; a […]

Urban Animal Offers Full Service Lab in the Heights

Urban Animal has a full-service diagnostic laboratory in-house for when your cat or dog needs answers right away. The full diagnostic suite at 1327 Yale street provides comprehensive testing for canine and feline patients needing everything from heartworm testing, pancreatic lipase (specific in cats and dogs for pancreatitis) to NT pro-BNP for cardiac muscle stretching […]

Urban Animal Offers Full Service Lab in the Heights

Urban Animal has a full-service diagnostic laboratory in-house for when your cat or dog needs answers right away. The full diagnostic suite at 1327 Yale street provides comprehensive testing for canine and feline patients needing everything from heartworm testing, pancreatic lipase (specific in cats and dogs for pancreatitis) to NT pro-BNP for cardiac muscle stretching […]

Diversely Urban: Heights Animal Hospital

At Urban Animal we wanted the best team to work with your animal companions, so we picked an amazing group of people to work with your pets. This resulted in diversity and a fantastic Urban Team. And we couldn’t be prouder. Our diversity reflects the wide range of people and pets in the community we […]