by Lake Road Animal Hospital | Jun 21, 2019 | Blog
We are dedicated to the health and well-being of all of our patients, particularly before, during, and after undergoing anesthetic procedures. We understand that this can be a stressful time for both the pets and for pet owners. Most pets will have at least one...
by Lake Road Animal Hospital | Jun 10, 2019 | Blog
June is National Microchipping Month! Microchipping is a simple measure to significantly increase the chances of getting your pet reunited with you should they ever get lost or separated. If your pet goes outdoors, escapes from the house (we all know those...
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...
