Hip dysplasia is a developmental disorder of the hip joint. Affected dogs do not have a normal ball (femoral head) and pelvic cup (acetabulum) joint that allows for normal hip function but instead the ball partially slips out of the cup during various movements of the leg. Over time, the abnormal hip joint develops arthritis [...]

Flea infestation of our pets and homes remains a frustrating problem facing pet owners and veterinarians. Fleas can infest our pets at any time and during any part of the year depending upon the environmental conditions. A successful flea program depends upon a thorough understanding of the flea life cycle and the judicious use of [...]

Diabetes Mellitus is a disease caused by an insulin deficiency. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas (a gland adjacent to the stomach) and is used by the body to regulate the amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Glucose is the chief source of energy for all cells. Without insulin the body and [...]

Inflammatory Bowel Disease in dogs and cats encompasses a spectrum of diseases that result in chronic inflammation of the stomach, small intestine and large intestine that does not resolve on it’s own. Symptoms: Inflammatory Bowel Disease can affect dogs and cats of all ages and of all breeds. Affected animals may experience vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss [...]

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 medicine. Diseases involving the mouth occur in over 90% of dogs and cats by 3 years of age if there is not regular care of [...]

WHAT IS PATELLA LUXATION? Patella luxations are dislocations of the kneecap (patella) due to injuries or developmental causes. The patella is a bone found within the tendon for the quadriceps muscles in the front of the leg. This tendon crosses the knee joint and attaches to the tibia. The patella fits in a groove on [...]

While most infectious diseases affect only our pets and most human infectious diseases affect only humans, it is important to be aware that there are diseases called zoonotic diseases, which can be transmitted between pets and people. You are much more likely to contract an infectious disease from another human than you are from your [...]

Newport Hills Animal Hospital understands that the loss of a pet is a deeply painful and emotional experience. Our staff members are also pet owners who have shared the human-animal bond and mourned the passing of cherished animal friends. We are here to provide understanding of the emotions that accompany the loss of a beloved [...]

How is it diagnosed? Chronic renal failure is diagnosed through blood testing and a urinalysis. Testing for elevated levels of BUN and Creatinine tell us if these waste products are present in the blood and not being filtered out properly by the kidneys. A urinalysis tests the kidney function by telling us if the urine [...]