My parents live in a rural town in Northwestern Ohio. They called me up one day to ask me why their veterinarian was recommending a Leptospirosis vaccination and why in the world they need to pay for another vaccination for their dogs. Well, I told them, this is an important one. What is Leptospirosis and [...]
A seizure is one of the scariest things to watch a dog go through, but what about events that look like seizures? I have many cases where patients come in that have “fainted.” They often become stiff and fall to the ground which can easily look like a seizure. After a complete physical exam, a [...]
If you have small dogs, you may be familiar with the term floating or luxatingpatellas. Patellar luxation (or floating kneecap) is a common cause of lameness in pets (most notably small dogs).The patella, or knee cap, is a bone that is tucked under a tendon of the quadriceps muscle. The patella usually sits in a [...]
Tibial Tuberosity Advancement (TTA) for Cranial Cruciate Ligament (CCL) Rupture in Dogs Written by: Rona Shapiro, M.S., D.V.M A torn cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) in the knee is the most common cause for an orthopedic procedure to be performed in dogs. Several different techniques for repair can be performed and each [...]
You may think that fleas on your animal is more of a nuisance than anything, however did you know they can cause serious medical issues? In young kittens or puppies, a large amount of fleas can actually be fatal. How do I know my pet has fleas and where can he/she get them? I get [...]
At age 13, I knew I wanted to be a veterinarian. I was passionate about medicine and was fascinated when the local veterinarian came out to our farm to treat our horses and dogs. The minute I got my driver’s license, I knew I wanted to volunteer at a clinic to learn more about this [...]
How To Proactively Prepare For a Pet Emergency Rona Shapiro, M.S., D.V.M. In honor of Pet First Aid Month, Diley Hill Animal Emergency Center encourages all pet owners to prepare in advance for a pet emergency. We are hosting free Pet First Aid Clinics for all community members to help pet owners be prepared [...]