Cancer is a very scary diagnosis to hear regarding your beloved dog. Cancer is the leading cause of death in dogs over 7 years of age. Luckily, your vet has many potential treatment options to help…
Panting is when a dog breathes through its mouth, and we usually see it in dogs during normal physical activities. However, there are certain situations where panting can be a sign of an illness or…
Your vet can help you protect your canine friend from infections and parasites through vaccination and regular preventive medications. This includes preventive treatment against heartworm…
Due to the curious nature of dogs, it’s no wonder why they end up with minor scrapes or cuts when accidents happen. Knowing how to clean and treat skin wounds and being able to recognize when…
Vasculitis is a condition described by an inflammation of the wall of blood vessels. It can occur as a primary health problem, but in most cases, vasculitis happens secondary or as a complication of…
Seeing your dog become dizzy or worse, lose consciousness and faint, can be a very scary sight. The acute or sudden collapse and loss of consciousness in dogs is usually due to sudden loss of…
Have you noticed a small squishy swelling on your dog’s elbow that continues to grow and become firmer with time? It could be a benign growth called a hygroma, or it could be something more serious.…
A lump or bump on or under a dog’s skin can be a source of worry for many pet owners. Most lumps and bumps in dogs are benign, but there is a possibility that some could be malignant. Just like any…
Did you know that dogs possess a much more sensitive sense of hearing compared to humans? They can easily hear something even when you hear nothing. Dogs can hear high-frequency sounds. They can…
Dogs can lose their hearing for different reasons. Some dogs are born deaf or lose their hearing in the first few weeks of life. Partial or complete deafness is common in senior dogs, with or…
Pemphigus can best be described as an immune-mediated skin disease in dogs where a dog’s own immune system begins to attack the connection between the normal layers of skin cells. There are…
Skin parasites are a common problem in dogs and cats. Commonly encountered external parasites, like fleas, lice, and ticks, can easily be treated and controlled with over-the-counter preventive…
Dogs have 42 adult teeth: 6 incisors, 4 canines, 16 premolars, and 10 molars. Any of these teeth are at risk for developing an abscess, but the most common teeth to develop abscesses are the upper…
Flystrike in dogs and cats is one of those skin conditions where treatment and preventive medication is not readily available. It’s important that pet owners are aware of how this skin problem…
Skin abscesses often appear as painful swelling on the skin which can be firm or fluid-filled to the touch, depending on how thick the pus is inside. Typically, skin abscesses appear suddenly, often…
Heart diseases, such as congestive heart failure, are commonly seen in dogs. Around 10% of dogs that are seen in a veterinary clinic have some form of heart problem. Usually seen in older dogs,…
Skin disorders are one of the most commonly reported health problems in dogs. Around 13% of veterinary visits involve some sort of skin problem. This can range from simple allergic dermatitis or…
The curious streaks and playful nature of dogs can easily get them into trouble. It’s no wonder why they end up with wounds when playing, getting into fights with other animals, or by accident.…
With FirstVet, the vet clinic and pet shop are only one tap away. Get fast advice, trusted care and the right pet supplies – every day, all year round.
FIRSTVET
FirstVet Inc
900 3rd Ave 29th Floor
10022
New York