No pet owner wants to think about their pet and cancer, but each year, millions of dogs and cats are diagnosed with various cancer types. While these increases are concerning, advances in veterinary medicine are allowing pets affected by cancer to live longer. Early detection is key to improving your pet’s prognosis, so our Marcy [...]

Pyometra is one of the most common reproductive emergencies affecting pets, and can have life-threatening consequences. Our Marcy Veterinary Clinic team wants to provide information about pyometra and explain how you can protect your four-legged family member. Pet pyometra basics Pyometra—Latin for “pus-uterus”—is a uterine infection that results from hormonal changes in the female pet’s [...]

Cat videos are an unending source of entertainment, because these fascinating creatures possess some impressive traits. While you may appreciate that your cat is unique, you may not realize how interesting they are. Our Marcy Veterinary Clinic team wants to help you understand your amazing cat by offering fun facts about your feline friend. Fun [...]

If you are considering adopting a new puppy, you should know they will need proper socialization to learn how to handle new experiences. Our team at Marcy Veterinary Clinic wants to help by answering frequently asked questions about puppy socialization. Question: What is puppy socialization? Answer: Socializing your puppy involves introducing them to numerous new [...]

Parasites feed on animals and people, and some can cause serious health issues in pets. Our team at Marcy Veterinary Clinic wants to help by providing information about parasitic diseases that can affect pets, and how you can protect your four-legged family member. Heartworm disease in pets Dirofilaria immitis (i.e. heartworms) are parasitic roundworms that [...]

If your pet seems to be slowing down, they could be suffering from joint pain. Arthritis commonly affects pets, but initial signs can be difficult to discern because many pets instinctively hide vulnerabilities. Our Marcy Veterinary Clinic team wants to help by providing information about how arthritis affects pets, and treatment modalities for managing the [...]

Many factors can cause your pet to have an allergic reaction, and allergic pets can be difficult to manage. Unfortunately, some common beliefs about pet allergies are untrue, and your pet cannot get the care they need if you do not know the truth about the condition. Therefore, our Marcy Veterinary Clinic team wants to [...]

Puppies are precious, but they can exhibit unwanted behaviors, and have to be taught to behave appropriately. This learning process can be unsuccessful if you don’t take the right steps. Our team at Marcy Veterinary Clinic wants to help by providing information on how to address certain behavior issues, to ensure your puppy becomes a [...]

Regular wellness screenings can protect your pet from disease, and increase their chance to live a long, healthy life. A veterinary professional’s annual evaluation is a vital part of your pet’s health care plan. Our team at Marcy Veterinary Clinic wants to provide information about regular wellness screenings and highlight the importance of these evaluations. [...]

After a long workday, coming home to a wagging tail or a comforting purr is one of the benefits of having a four-legged companion. Many pet owners also enjoy slobbery smooches from their pet, and it’s likely you have turned your head away at times because of their unpleasant breath. While a lot of pet [...]