Epilepsy is a relatively common condition in dogs, but our Matthews veterinarian neurologist understands that it can be frightening for pet parents to witness their dog having a seizure. Here's more on the types of seizures your dog may experience if they have been diagnosed with epilepsy, as well as the available treatments for this condition.
Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) is a degenerative disease that can affect your dog's spinal cord and causes a range of painful mobility issues. Our Matthews NC veterinary neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the brain, spinal cord, muscles and nerves of pets. Here we explain more about IVDD in dogs.
FHO surgery may be a good option if your dog is suffering from a hip condition or issue. In this post, our Matthews vets explain hip anatomy of dogs, conditions that may occur, what’s involved in FHO surgery procedure and recovery.
At Carolina Veterinary Specialists in Matthews, our veterinary oncologist uses advanced diagnostics and treatments to provide the best possible care to pets with cancer. Our vets understand how scary a diagnosis of liver cancer for your dog is, and we're here to help.
Sometimes it can be difficult for pet parents to know when their animal is in need of emergency veterinary care. Today, our Matthews emergency vets share some of the signs and symptoms that indicate a it's time to head to your closest emergency vet hospital.
Skin cancer isn't something that most pet parents worry about when it comes to their dog, but skin cancer is still a very real health concern for our canine companions. Our Matthews oncology vets explain some skin cancers commonly sees in dogs.
Our Matthews vets understand that for concerned pet-parents witnessing the symptoms of Vestibular Disease or 'Old Dog Syndrome' be very upsetting. In today's blog our CVS vets share some of the symptoms of vestibular disease in dogs, and how it is treated.
Seizures can be triggered in dogs due to a number of factors ranging from heat exhaustion to epilepsy. Here our Matthews vets share some of the reasons that dogs have seizures, and what you should do if your dog has a seizure.
Even for the most attentive owners, it can be difficult to tell when our feline friends are seriously ill. Today, our Matthews vets explain the signs and symptoms of 3 common but potentially serious cat illnesses.
Bone cancer, or osteosarcoma, is one of the most common types of cancer dogs can face and needs to be diagnosed and treated quickly. Today, our Matthews vets explain how to spot the signs of bone cancer in your dog, and when to seek help from your vet.