What is Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome? Researchers believe Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CDS) is caused by physical and chemical changes that affect the brain function in older dogs. Dogs with CDS may…

Petit Mal Characterized by tremors, drooling, spontaneous urination and staring or upward eye movement. Although a “mild” seizure, the effects may be as serious as the other types. Grand Mal…

Certain situations may arise with your pet that require your immediate attention. You’ll learn to recognize the most critical symptoms and determine the proper course of action. As always, a…

You’ve probably noticed that when you pet a soft, gentle cat or play fetch with a dog whose tail won’t stop wagging, you relax and feel a little better. In…

Croton Animal Hospital provides an abundance ofservices dedicated to the care and treatment of your best friends. With summer comes a variety of harmful diseases and conditions that affect our…

As your pet reaches his golden years, which come roughly seven times faster than ours, he may already be demonstrating changes in behavior, ability or appearance. Daily exercise will help…

Pets and people have similar needs throughout their respective. As with their masters, pets need to receive medical attention more often as they get older. Regular wellness exams allow your…

PREVENTION IS THE BEST POLICY A pesky mosquito can inject tiny worms called microfilariae into our pets. The microfilariae create turbulence that damages blood cells and vessel walls. The damage,…

The main factors that can impact the life span of dogs include breed, size, and gender. Finding dogs with the longest life expectancy isn’t easy. This is because, just as…

Arthritis is a common disease that affects one out of five dogs during their lifetime. The most common form of arthritis is referred to as “osteoarthritis” or “degenerative joint disease”…