Monitoring Aging Pets with Bloodwork, Imaging, and Blood Pressure Checks A practice that has been part of a community since 1910 has watched a lot of pets grow old, and what that history teaches is that the patients who do best in their senior years are almost always the ones whose owners started asking [...]
Is It Cancer? Is It Infection? What Enlarged Lymph Nodes in Pets Can Signal Many health problems in pets are easy to notice, like vomiting, limping, or changes in appetite. Enlarged lymph nodes are different. They can develop quietly, without obvious symptoms, and are often discovered during grooming, petting, or a routine wellness exam. Because [...]
Beyond the Itch: Distinguishing Mild Hives from Emergency Anaphylaxis A quiet afternoon with a pet can shift quickly when something unexpected sparks swelling, itching, or sudden discomfort. Reactions like these often appear without warning, leaving families unsure whether they are witnessing a minor flare-up or the early signs of a crisis. The difference between simple [...]
Silent but Serious: Understanding High Blood Pressure in Cats Your cat seems fine one day, and the next, you notice they are bumping into things or suddenly seem disoriented. A condition as serious as high blood pressure can develop with almost no warning signs, leading to sudden blindness or other serious health crises. Regular veterinary [...]
Dog Itching That Won’t Stop: How to Spot (and Soothe) Skin Allergies When your dog can’t stop scratching, licking, or chewing their skin, allergies are often to blame. Whether triggered by food, pollen, or flea bites, these sensitivities can leave pets miserable- and owners frustrated. Red, irritated skin, hair loss, and chronic ear infections are [...]
When the Litter Box Becomes a Struggle: Understanding Feline Constipation You scoop the litter box and realize it’s emptier than usual. Maybe your cat is lingering in the box longer, straining with no results, or walking away in frustration. These subtle shifts often go unnoticed, but they can point to more than just picky bathroom [...]
Dog Diarrhea Decoded: Causes and When to Call Stack Veterinary Hospital Even the healthiest dogs occasionally have digestive issues. But when your dog suddenly develops diarrhea, the uncertainty can be stressful. Is it something minor? Something they ate? Or something more serious? At Stack Veterinary Hospital in Syracuse, we know that digestive symptoms like diarrhea [...]
Understanding Seizures in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, and How to Help Witnessing a seizure in a cat can be alarming. A previously calm cat may suddenly collapse, twitch, or lose consciousness, leaving their owner unsure of what just happened- or what to do next. While seizures in cats are less common than in dogs, they are [...]
At Stack Veterinary Hospital in Syracuse, NY, we know how unsettling it is to see your cat vomit—whether it’s a rare occurrence or a recurring concern. Vomiting can be messy, confusing, and emotionally stressful. Most importantly, it can sometimes be a signal that something more serious is going on beneath the surface. In this guide, [...]
Heart disease in dogs is often a silent and progressive condition, developing gradually until the signs become more obvious—and more urgent. Recognizing those early warning signs can significantly improve your dog’s comfort, treatment success, and longevity. At Stack Veterinary Hospital in Syracuse, New York, we specialize in the early detection, diagnosis, and management of canine [...]