 | PET HEALTH WEEKLY NEWSLETTER |
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 | Air-activated hand and foot warmers may keep you cozy, but the iron powder inside is toxic if ingested by pets, and the pouch material can cause an intestinal blockage.
š Keep them out of reach and dispose of used warmers in a covered trash can.
šØ If your pet chews or swallows one, seek emergency veterinary care immediately. |
Thyroid disease in pets usually takes one of two forms: hyperthyroidism (an overactive thyroid) or hypothyroidism (an underactive thyroid). Since the thyroid helps regulate metabolism, an imbalance in thyroid hormones can affect your petās energy, weight, growth, and overall health. While many species can develop thyroid disease, some are more likely to develop one type over the other, leading to different challenges and treatment options.
Join usĀ Wednesday, January 21st at 6PM ETĀ on Zoom as Dr. Mariel Covo, Senior Veterinarian and Specialist in Internal Medicine, discusses thyroid disease in dogs and cats. She will review the signs to watch for, explain how these conditions are diagnosed, and highlight the latest treatment options to support your petās health and quality of life. Please emailĀ UsdanIn...@amcny.orgĀ with any questions. |
What to Do If You Find a Lump on Your Dog or Cat? |
Lumps in and under the skin are a very common problem veterinarians are asked to assess.Ā In this week's blog, Dr. Ann Hohenhaus details what happens after a veterinarian examines a patient with a mass. |
Say hello to Dreyfus, a 7-month-old Cavapoo bursting with energy and charm! By day, he loves playing fetch with his dad, and by night, he enjoys winding down to the smooth sounds of jazz. Dreyfus's friendly personality makes him impossible to resist ā he has a special talent for getting everyone to stop and say hello, both furry friends and humans alike! If you would like to have your best friend featured in our newsletter, social media platforms, or website, please email us atĀ UsdanIn...@amcny.organd include your pet's name, age, photo, and a brief message! |
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 | For access to pet health articles, upcoming events, video tutorials, and other pet parent educational resources, visit the Usdan Institute for Animal Health Education at Ā www.amcny.org/usdaninstitute. |
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 | TheĀ UsdanĀ InstituteĀ for Animal Health Education at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center is the leading provider of pet health information. We aim to inform and empower pet owners and to foster the human-animal bond. With AMC's staff of more than 140 doctors and the knowledge gained from over a century of experience, we are uniquely positioned to deliver the best and most up-to-date information for all your pet health needs.Ā
If you have a question about pet health, we have the answer. Questions about the Usdan Institute? Schwarzman Animal Medical Center 510 East 62nd Street, New York, NY 10065 |
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