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Most people have seen the videos of celebrities or vets getting into a car on a warm day to showcase the dangers of leaving a pet there, even for a few moments. A sunny 70-degree day can become stifling and dangerous inside a car very quickly, but what about other...

A hematoma is a localized swelling from blood leaking into a confined area or organ, in this case, the ear flap.  The hematoma occurs when a blood vessel in the ear bursts and leads to blood stretching and filling the space between the skin and cartilage.  Excessive...

Have you noticed an unusual lump on your furry friend?  As pets get older lumps and bumps become more common, but they can occur at any age.  This might be scary or alarming, but we at Animal Works are here to talk you through everything you need to know about testing...

Does it seem like your pet is straining to urinate? Or have you noticed blood in their urine? Both of these are common signs that your pet may have bladder stones. While your pet may be an expert at hiding that they are in any discomfort, bladder stones in your pet...

Spaying and neutering your pets helps keep the unwanted population down and protects them from developing more severe health problems later on in their lives. For unspayed female pets, one common reproductive emergency condition that we see is known as pyometra. Our...

Unlike humans, dogs and cats have three eyelids. The third eyelid is technically called the nictitans or nictating membrane, which arises from the inner corner of the eye and covers the eye diagonally. When the third eyelid gland is prolapsed, this is what is commonly...

With all their running after playmates at the dog park and jumping onto couches to snuggle with humans, orthopedic injuries are common for our canine companions. And, knee injuries, like torn cranial cruciate ligaments and luxating patellas, are seen often. Our team...

Although you know you should spay your female pet to prevent a host of medical and behavior issues, as well as unwanted puppies, you may not know what exactly happens during a spay surgery. Since World Spay Day—February 23—is approaching, let’s explain the procedure,...

You gave it a good shot, but the stress from trying to brush your pet’s teeth isn’t worth it. No matter how slowly you tried to introduce flavored toothpaste and a variety of brushes, your furry pal said, “No way!” and scampered away. But, you have other options. If...

Our feline friends have a unique way of communicating with us, and we love them for it! Cats have different personalities and no two cats are the same. When it comes to bonding with your purr-fect kitty, here are some tips that our team here at Animal Works have...