If your dog has a chewing and eating habit, you may be concerned about intestinal blockages. Our Stroudsburg veterinarians see this serious condition a lot. If left untreated, it can result in debilitating health problems and, in some cases, requires major surgery to save your dog's life.
If your pet is recovering from an injury or surgery or has a chronic health condition, they may benefit from pet rehabilitation and physical therapy. Today, our Stroudsburg vets explain when rehabilitation may be useful and its benefits. We also list some specific treatment and therapy options.
If you have just got a new kitten or adult cat, you may be wondering if you should get your new fur baby fixed. Our Stroudsburg vets explain why having your cat spayed or neutered is beneficial for your cat and your community.
Just like humans, it is common for cats to suffer from congestive heart failure. In this post, the vets at Barton Heights Veterinary Hospital share some of the common causes, symptoms, and treatment options for cats with congestive heart failure.
Many people are familiar with ACL injuries in athletes but did you know your dog can also tear their ACL? Read on to find out more from our Stroudsburg vets on what the differences are between ACL injuries in dogs and people, and how ACL injuries are treated in dogs.
Many factors could cause your dog to begin vomiting. Today, our Stroudsburg vets provide some information about vomiting in dogs, what to do if your dog begins vomiting, and how to induce vomiting in dogs if necessary.
No doubt about it, cats love to sleep. Our Stroudsburg emergency vets are often asked by concerned cat owners if they should be worried that their cat is sleeping so much. When does a cat nap indicate that there may actually be a health emergency?
Puppy teething can be a difficult time for parents; the pain caused by teething often leads puppies to chew on anything and everything in an effort to relieve their discomfort. Here are a few tips from our Stroudsburg vets on how to help your puppy through this difficult stage.
While they are a common external parasite, ear mites are highly contagious. They can severely irritate both ears and skin in cats and dogs and lead to infections that cause excessive itching, scratching, and eventual health issues. They are more common in cats than dogs and are fairly easy to treat. Here, our Stroudsburg vets list symptoms, causes, and treatments for ear mites in cats.
Ringworm, contrary to popular belief, is a fungus similar to athlete's foot. It produces infective seeds known as spores, which are extremely resilient and difficult to remove from the environment. Ringworm can infect all animals' skin, including dogs. Today, our Stroudsburg veterinarians talk about ringworm in dogs and what it looks like.
Barton Heights Veterinary Hospital is accepting new patients! Our experienced vets are passionate about the health of Stroudsburg companion animals. Get in touch today to book your pet's first appointment.
