Heartworm disease is a potentially fatal infection caused by heartworms. Heartworms are a type of roundworm that live in the heart, lungs and surrounding blood vessels of affected animals. Although it can be successfully treated, a heartworm infection can cause...
Congratulations on your upcoming family addition from all of us at Northgate Animal Hospital! Now that you’re expecting a two-legged baby, your four-legged baby is in store for some serious life changes. Do your best to prepare fur baby for human baby by keeping the...
Have you ever wondered how Pet Acoustics works, or better yet, what they are? We use these in our exam rooms, during anesthesia and in kennels during their stay with us throughout the day. We also offer them for our patients for clients to purchase. Watch the video...
Kelly Serfas, a Certified Veterinary Technician in Bethlehem, PA, contributed to this article. Anesthesia can be scary. In addition to understanding the particulars of anesthesia, make sure you understand the real risks for your particular pet by asking following...
Planning to get a new dog soon? In order to keep everyone happy and safe, it’s important to introduce new dogs to your existing furry family members properly. Here are a few tips. Introducing a new dog: To other dogs… Dogs are “pack” animals, meaning they have a...
More and more information has been coming out about the harmful effects that many popular essential oils can have on our companions. Essential oils are the concentrated liquids that come from plants. Many people use these oils for aromatherapy and alternative...
