by Lake Road Animal Hospital | May 21, 2019 | Blog
The bladder empties out of the body through a small tube called the urethra. If the urethra becomes obstructed (blocked off), compressed, or inflamed, this is a life threatening medical emergency and must be attended to by a veterinarian immediately. If the bladder is...
by Lake Road Animal Hospital | May 21, 2019 | Blog
Demystifying Anal GlandsHave you ever wondered why dogs exchange hind end sniffs when they meet each other? Anal glands are scent glands that are used for dog to dog communication. They are located on either side of the rectum and are normally expressed when the dog...
by Lake Road Animal Hospital | May 21, 2019 | Blog
Did you know that dogs can have diabetes like humans can? Dogs can have one of two kinds – diabetes mellitus (“sugar diabetes”) or diabetes insipidus (“drinking diabetes”).- Diabetes insipidus is a very rare disease in dogs that results in the dog’s body failing...
by Lake Road Animal Hospital | Apr 15, 2019 | Blog
Who should worry about ticks? The prevalence of ticks and tick-borne diseases is rapidly increasing in New York. Any pet who has access to the outdoors, even just in the backyard, may be exposed to ticks. People can also bring ticks inside on their clothes, and...
by Lake Road Animal Hospital | Apr 8, 2019 | Blog
Spring weather brings…Easter candy! While you and your children may enjoy the egg hunts and special candies, many sugary treats can be harmful to our pets. Chocolate can be toxic to both cats and dogs, and many other ingredients in candy can spell trouble for...
