Cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) injuries and tears are fairly common in dogs. Your vet may recommend tibial tuberosity advancement (TTA) surgery to treat the injury. Here, our Astoria vets share what you can expect from the procedure.
If you've just found out your cat needs eye removal surgery, you may be feeling many emotions and probably have many questions. In today's article, our Astoria vets explain how this procedure is done and discuss recovery time, potential complications, and more.
Has your dog sustained an injury resulting in the need for an orthopedic surgical procedure? Today, our Astoria vets explain what orthopedic surgery is, the different types of procedures for dogs, and what you can expect from the recovery process.
Though ear mites are a relatively common external parasite, they are extremely contagious. They can cause severe itchiness and scratching in cats' ears and skin, along with infection and health issues. Our Astoria veterinarians discuss the symptoms, causes, and treatment of ear mites in cats in this post.
In today's post, our Astoria vets discuss Bordetella vaccinations, how often they're needed and what to do if your dog has a reaction to the vaccine.
Like people, dogs can also experience allergic reactions to substances in their environment. Today, our Astoria vets offer information about the symptoms of mold allergies in dogs, how they are diagnosed and treatment options including immunotherapy using pet vaccinations.
The chances of a vaccinated dog getting rabies are low; nonetheless, rabies vaccination does not guarantee 100% protection. In today's post, our vets in Astoria explain more about rabies and if dogs can get rabies after vaccination.
One of the first things we recommend to new puppy owners is to visit a veterinarian to have their pet examined and put on a vaccine schedule. Today, our Astoria vets explain why those first puppy shots are important. We'll also share a puppy vaccination and deworming schedule to keep on hand.
You are preventing more than just the birth of unwanted kittens when you get your cat spayed or neutered. You are also protecting them from some serious health conditions. Today, our Astoria vets discuss the best age to have your kitten fixed as well as the benefits of having your cat spayed or neutered.
If you've just brought home a new kitten, you might wonder when they'll reach certain developmental milestones. Today, our Astoria vets share some facts about when newborn kittens open their eyes and other information about their early days.
At Steinway Court Veterinarian, we are always accepting new patients. Our vets are dedicated to keeping pets healthy and happy in our Astoria clinic. Contact us today to book your first appointment.