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Canine influenza (CI), or dog flu, is a highly contagious viral infection affecting dogs and also cats. Influenza viruses belong to the family Orthomyxoviridae. Canine influenza is a Type A influenza virus and is further identified based on the composition...

Although cavities are less common in pets than in people, they can have many of the same dental problems that people can develop:broken teeth and rootsperiodontal diseaseabscesses or infected teethcysts or tumors in the mouthmalocclusion, or misalignment...

As some of you may know, warm weather poses health and safety risks to your pets. You can help keep your pet safe by knowing these risks. Here are some summer safety tips on how to stay be prepared:Keep your pet hydratedSpeak with your veterinarian about...

Now that the weather is warm, many dog owners will be taking their pets for a swim. However, one must be careful when they go swimming with their dog. While you may think that your dog is an excellent swimmer, most dogs are not comfortable in the water....

Hairballs in cats can be very dangerous. If a cat gets a hairball, it can cause vomiting, lethargy, diarrhea, constipation, and lack of appetite. Fortunately, here at Garden City Veterinary Hospital, we know how to help your cat in the event that they get...

Dog Ticks are one of a dog owners worst nightmares. They are attracted to heat and motion, and generally seek out mammals, such as dogs. Ticks are parasitic arthropods that sustain themselves by feeding off of their host. Although most tick bites do not...

Canine influenza, otherwise known as the dog flu, is a highly contagious illness that could potentially be deadly to your dog. Here’s what you should know about it:The illness, also known as CI, is a highly contagious viral infection that can hit dogs and...

Veterinarians Near Me? Here at Garden City Veterinary Care, we love being veterinarians. Taking care of pets and their owners is our top priority.As you may know, there are many veterinarians in Pennsylvania, but did you know that there are nearly 80,000...

International Guide Dog Day falls on April 25th every year. This day celebrates the importance of guide dogs and how they support blind people. Guide dogs are trained to be able to access public transportation, avoid obstacles, cross roads safely, and...

Dogs that have Breast Cancer are usually unaware that they have it and in most cases seem to be oblivious to the condition that they are in. Certain types of Breast Cancer in dogs, like Inflammatory Carcinoma, can become quite aggressive and can cause...