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Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques
While performing a minimally invasive surgical technique, a surgeon is able to effectively repair the damaged area precisely and efficiently, while causing little disruption to the associated tissues. Veterinary surgeons primarily perform endo-surgical techniques...
Interventional Cardiology Procedures Help Improve Quality Of Life
Interventional Cardiology is an advanced field of cardiology that uses minimally invasive techniques to diagnose and treat a variety of congenital and acquired heart diseases. Often, pets with congenital cardiac anomalies have a reduced life span. CARE’s new...
CARE Stands With The Black Community
Over the past several months we have been talking to our staff about the shocking videos of racism and brutality and the protests that followed. At CARE, diversity is one of our seven core values. However, we realized that upholding that core value can be challenging...
Spreading Hope and Cheer Through Cancer Survivors
2020 has been a year, to say the least. In trying times, it’s important to remember the good. And what’s better than beating cancer? As oncology specialists, we have dedicated our lives to treating pets who are battling this disease. Naturally, we love nothing more...
BAER Test: A Method Of Measuring Hearing Loss in Dogs
To test hearing in animals, owners and veterinarians can test a patient’s response to high-pitched noises, such as whistling, or loud noises, such as clapping hands or banging an object. Though simple, this is the most practical way to know if an animal can hear....
Cardiac Conditions That May Warrant A Pacemaker In Dogs
If a dog has an arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythm) or a bradyarrhythmia (heart rate that is too slow to support the dog’s daily activities), s/he might benefit from a pacemaker. An artificial pacemaker is an electronic device that maintains the heart rate, and...
Anemia: Does Your Pet Have IMHA?
Is your dog slowing down? Have you noticed that his or her gum color looks a little pale? Does your furry friend just not seem like his or herself? Could s/he be anemic? Anemia is a common disease that we treat in veterinary medicine and can be caused by...
Glaucoma In Dogs: The Not-So-Silent Thief Of Sight
Glaucoma, a disease of the optic nerve, causes high pressure inside the eye. In dogs, glaucoma can develop extremely quickly and cause permanent vision loss if left untreated. Dogs find this condition quite painful. There are two types of glaucoma – primary and...
Canine Arthroscopy
Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical technique performed on a joint. During the procedure, the surgeon inserts small cameras to evaluate and treat a multitude of joint diseases. The cameras, which generally range in size from 1.9 to 2.7 millimeters, provide...
