Your pet’s heart plays a vital role in their health and well-being. Veterinary cardiology is a specialized veterinary field dedicated to diagnosing, treating, and managing heart diseases and disorders in pets. Our Stack Veterinary Hospital board-certified veterinary cardiologist, Dr. Eva M. Oxford provides comprehensive care for pets experiencing heart conditions to ensure the best possible [...]
Your furry friend loves to share almost everything in your life, with the notable exception of allergies. New York State typically has a long allergy season—from late February or early March through October—and an unusually warm winter made it start earlier than usual this year. In the Syracuse area, spring brings pollen from oak, walnut, [...]
If you assume heartworm disease only affects pets in warm climates, you may be surprised to learn that infections have been reported in all 50 states. Heartworm disease is transmitted by mosquitoes infected with heartworm larvae, and the parasites thrive in a variety of conditions. Heartworms can cause devastating disease in pets, but there is [...]
When you have a headache or a bout of gastrointestinal upset, you reach into your medicine cabinet and take an over-the-counter (OTC) product to treat your ailment. When your four-legged friend develops a limp or an episode of vomiting and diarrhea, you cannot safely do the same. While some human medications are used off-label for [...]
Your furry companion’s veterinarian plays a pivotal role in diagnosing and treating their illnesses but also enhancing your pet’s overall quality of life. In addition to providing your pet’s medical care, our Stack Veterinary Hospital team can help resolve many common concerns to help ensure you and your pet develop a strong bond. Learn some [...]
New York winters can be brutal, and your pet requires special care and consideration to stay safe and healthy during the season’s cold temperatures, snow, and ice. Pets all respond differently to the cold, but our Stack Veterinary Hospital team wants to ensure your pet stays warm and comfortable—no matter their temperature preference. We’re sharing [...]
The holidays are a time to celebrate our relationships with loved ones, including our four-legged friends. We want to include them in gift exchanges, allow them to partake in holiday meals, and shower them with extra treats for being the best boys and girls. However, treating pets with the wrong foods can be disastrous and [...]
Pets are great companions for children and can help teach them responsibility, but precautions are necessary to ensure interactions between them don’t become dangerous. Our Stack Veterinary Hospital team wants to ensure your child enjoys their time with your four-legged friend, and we provide tips to keep kids safe around pets. #1: Choose the right [...]
Your family may enjoy Halloween, a spooky, fun holiday filled with creative costumes, dazzling decorations, and tasty treats. However, the festivities likely frighten your four-legged family member. In addition, some Halloween traditions can be downright hazardous for your pet. Our Stack Veterinary Hospital team shares five Halloween pet hazards and tips to keep your pet [...]
Like people, pets need physical exercise and mental stimulation to stay healthy, happy, and engaged in their world. Enriching toys provide both these needs and help to stave off boredom that could lead to behavior problems. Most researchers also believe that daily enrichment activities, including play, can help prevent or delay cognitive decline (i.e., dementia) [...]