We are excited to announce that there is a safe new medication for the treatment of chronic arthritis in cats. Early results in our patients suffering with arthritis pain have been positive and our clients have expressed how pleased they are with the improved mobility and quality of life their cats are experiencing. The drug [...]
We are pleased to announce the arrival of a new, safe medication for the treatment of chronic arthritis in dogs. Early results in our patients have shown it to be very effective at improving the quality of life for those with severe, debilitating arthritis. Several clients called our office after their dogs received the new [...]
One of the most common medical problems we treat in dogs is Acute Diarrhea. Acute Diarrhea is characterized by the sudden onset of diarrhea in a patient. The diarrhea can range in severity from a soft stool (mushy), a stool with mucous, a watery stool, a stool with small amounts of blood to a severe [...]
February, March, and April - All Dental Expenses 20% off We offer: Non-anesthetic dentals: A non-anesthetic dental allows for the necessary removal of mild to moderate tartar from the teeth of dogs and cats that don’t have periodontitis or loose teeth without the use of a general anesthetic. Anesthetic dentals: We provide [...]
We all have friends or family members who would love to be able to hold or be near cats, but they suffer from allergies to cat dander. They may have symptoms ranging from itchy eyes, sore throats, runny noses, skin rashes or exacerbation of asthma. This has made living in the same household a difficult [...]
What is Atopy? Pollen allergies (or atopy) are the second most common skin disease of dogs (flea allergy is #1). Affected animals have an inherited predisposition to develop antibodies to environmental allergens resulting in allergic disease. Purebred dogs are the most commonly affected. The breeds with the highest incidence are Cairn Terriers, West Highland White [...]
Over time, dieting trends come and go as people search for a “simple” answer to health and wellness concerns. The use and popularity of feeding “grain free diets” beautifully illustrates such a trend. As with people, dogs can develop sensitivities and/or allergies to the food they eat. This can include the common grains such as [...]
What is Cushing’s Disease or hyperadrenocorticism? The release of steroids from the adrenal glands is regulated by the hormones released from the pituitary gland. The hormone released from the pituitary gland is called ACTH. Hyperadrenocorticism or Cushing’s Disease is a disease in which there is excessive production of glucocorticoids (steroids), by the adrenal gland. What [...]
The Staff at Newport Hills Animal Hospital wants to provide the best possible medical care for your pet. Proper dental care is one of the most important areas of preventative medical care. Diseases involving the mouth occur in over 90% of dogs and cats by 3 years of age if there is not regular care [...]
A food allergy is present when a dog or cat has an allergic hypersensitivity reaction to a product contained in a diet. These allergic reactions can be due to protein sources which may include beef, poultry, pork, fish, eggs, or soybeans. Sometimes the pet may be allergic to the carbohydrate source, which may include wheat, [...]