Dr. Neumeister recommends that cat owners routinely brush their cat’s coats and search for signs of ticks or fleas. Cats are usually meticulous groomers, therefor it is rare to see more than one or two ticks on a cat. If you do find an attached tick you can remove it with forceps or tweezers, by […]
Read MoreHeartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal condition that affects dogs. It is caused by a parasitic worm that is transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. Heartworms can live for up to seven years in a dog’s body, and they can cause a variety of health problems, including: Coughing Fatigue Weight […]
Read MoreThe gallbladder is a small organ where bile is stored before it is released into the small intestine. Dogs (and all other Vertebrates) can live without a gallbladder. The surgical removal of the gallbladder is called a cholecystectomy. Gallbladder Mucocele Gallbladder mucocele is a condition in dogs due to the accumulation of mucus in the […]
Read MoreFor this case, Dr. Neumeister was presented with a one-year-old Miniature Poodle who was extremely itchy. Dr. Neumeister noticed some crusted skin around the ear and took some scrapings to view under the microscope. Several Sarcoptes Scabiei parasites were found. These parasites cause Sarcoptic Mange. Typical symptoms of Sarcoptic Mange include hair loss, bald spots, […]
Read MoreOne of our clients came in with her cat after she observed him breathing faster than normal. This particular patient is currently being treated for renal failure, but had not shown any increased respiratory rates yet. Cats in renal failure often have high blood pressure, which if left too high for too long, can lead […]
Read MoreWarning: This article includes descriptions and images of a surgical procedure for mass removal. A 10-year-old neutered male Australian Shepherd mix was presented for a second opinion after being diagnosed with a possible Hemangiosarcoma. Hemangiosarcoma is a fast-growing, highly invasive variety of cancer that arises from the blood vessels. If this were […]
Read MoreAs a rule: if you discover any kind of growth on your pet we urgently recommend you have it checked out by Dr. Neumeister. During the exam, Dr. Neumeister will check the entire body of your pet to determine the location, number, and appearance of any growths. If the growth turns out to be a […]
Read MoreA client came in because she noticed that her cats were itching and scratching. After taking a close look at the cats’ skin a few tiny black spots were found and Dr. Neumeister took a look under the microscope to find that it was a poultry mite. The client confirmed owning chickens, and the cats must have come in contact […]
Read MoreA happy 10-year-old neutered male Yorkie-Poodle was presented due to the owner seeing bloody urine (hematuria) in the snow. Ultrasound of the abdomen revealed a proliferative mass arising and destroying the left kidney. The right kidney was normal and renal values were normal as well (only 25% of the kidney function is necessary to maintain […]
Read MoreA 6-month-old German Shepherd was presented because of limping. During the exam, Dr. Neumeister found that the dog was very uncomfortable with the extension of the left front leg and was able to extend it only 30%. No fever was present. Radiographs of the front legs were scheduled to rule out osteochondrosis, osteosarcoma (bone cancer), […]
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