Most are aware that the CDC recently relaxed mask guidelines for fully vaccinated individuals to be free to not wear masks even when inside. In light of this naturally clients have been asking when we will transition from curbside service to having clients present in the building again.
I have a lovely young Great Dane female patient who is currently 15 months of age. As a giant breed, the owners and I had collectively decided to push off her spay to after 14 months of age. Also since she is a deep chested giant breed dog and therefore susceptible to bloat and a life threateni
Early in the novel coronavirus, aka, COVID19, pandemic in the United States, when little was still known about its full implications, the Maybeck Animal Hospital doctors and medical team never wavered from their commitment to serving the health care needs of our patients and our beloved clients w
Maybeck Animal Hospital Certified Veterinary Technician, Jill Goldenberg, and I recently traveled abroad to join the Isla Animals Rescue in its ann
Leptospirosis is a deadly disease caused by the Leptospira bacteria. Leptospira is a cork screw shaped bacteria that self-propels itself effecti
As many dog owners are aware, the FDA published a list of 16 grain free diet brands linked to a significant uptick in the incidence of the deadly canine heart disease, Dilated Cardiomyopthy (DCM), and an incidence of DCM in dog breeds where it was never before seen. DCM historically was a strong
The cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) is the major stabilizing ligament that lies deep within the canine knee joint. Rupture or tear of this ligament is a very common injury in the hind legs of dogs. Rupture of the CCL causes a forward thrust, also known as a sheer force, of the tibia when the do
One of the more tragic circumstances we face in the veterinary industry are times when owners are left with the impossible decision of putting themselves or their families in financial peril by paying for much needed pet health care, versus opting for minimal care that they can afford or even eut