Jul 17, 2019 | Healthy Pets, Patient Stories
The practice of medicine is part science, part art, part miracle. As veterinarians, an injured or sick pet can test our emotional strength, strain our hearts, and cause us to question if we are doing the right thing. Some patients recover immediately, some take...
Apr 19, 2019 | Patient Stories
Help! My dog Swallowed his Ball! Winston, an exuberant and happy 1-year-old “puppy”, is usually active and playful. He enjoys days spent tossing and chewing his favorite toys. Being a young dog, he has not outgrown his playfulness, and has the unfortunate habit of...
Dec 6, 2018 | Patient Stories, Pet News, Pet Parenting
How to take care of yourself, your family, and other pets when you’ve had to say goodbye. How Do You Know When it is Time? Making the decision to euthanize a beloved pet is one of the most difficult you will be faced with in your pet’s lifetime. Some may argue,...
Dec 4, 2018 | Dog Health, Healthy Pets, Holiday Pet Safety, Patient Stories
Did you know macadamia nuts are not a healthy snack for your dog? Longwood Veterinary Center’s patient, “Henry”, was recently seen for the ingestion trifecta: chocolate covered macadamia nuts and potentially raisins! According to his owner, Henry was fine the night he...
Oct 31, 2018 | Patient Stories, Uncategorized
You may have a basic understanding of Leptospirosis and know it is one of the diseases we recommend your dog is vaccinated against each year. But do you really know how important the vaccine is? Leptospirosis is on the rise, and due to its zoonotic potential (the...
Sep 6, 2018 | Healthy Pets, Patient Stories
Meet Hank! Hank is a sweet 1-year-old Bernese Mountain Dog. Hank was adopted as a puppy from a farm in Lancaster, PA. After his initial exam and a recommendation from Dr. Seigfried, his owners decided to sign Hank up for Nationwide pet insurance. Hank had a pretty...
