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The symptoms of Addison’s Disease in dogs mimic the symptoms of many other conditions, like gastrointestinal issues, kidney disease, and general sickness. As a result, a lot of dog owners seek treatment for the wrong condition, and the dog continues to suffer from Addison’s until they finally get tested for it. As a Veterinarian in Johns Creek, GA, I often…

It’s pretty common knowledge that Lyme disease in dogs is spread through tick bites. But did you know a positive Lyme test doesn’t mean a dog will necessarily deal with symptoms of Lyme disease? It just means the dog was exposed. As a Veterinarian in Johns Creek, GA, Lyme cases aren’t particularly common around here. There’s not a huge prevalence…

It’s the moment every dog owner dreads. The tests come back, and a lump that was once thought to be harmless turns out to be mast cell. Most owners have never heard of mast cell tumors until their canine companion is faced with one. It’s so important for owners to learn about them and watch for the signs, as treatment…

UTI in dogs and bladder stones can present almost identically to an owner, as they both cause similar symptoms (i.e. visible discomfort, frequent urination, bloody urine). A lot of this comes down to clinical experience. The first things I’m thinking about are: For example, if it’s a female Golden Retriever with first-time urinary symptoms, my suspicion for bladder stones is…

As a veterinarian in Johns Creek, GA, owners will often tell me, “He’s just getting fat,” or “He’s panting because he’s older and has arthritis.” And while those things may be true, dogs can absolutely have arthritis and Cushing’s disease at the same time. One of the tricky things about Cushing’s disease is that it doesn’t always look dramatic in…

When a dog experiences GDV, its stomach fills with gas and twists on itself, which in turns cuts off blood supply to vital organs. Here at ModernVet in Johns Creek, GA, we have seen that GDV can progress incredibly quickly. One of the biggest challenges is that it’s not always easy to tell the difference between simple bloat, a true…

Here at ModernVet, we take pyometra very seriously. This is a condition that requires prompt treatment and often emergency surgery. Often, the signs are much more severe than Signs Your Dog Has a Torn ACL. Symptoms are ignored or misunderstood until it is too late, so it is important to be mindful and vigilant of the signs to protect your…

Hyperthyroidism is a common hormonal disorder in cats, most often affecting senior cats. It can lead to serious issues like heart failure and kidney disease. However, it is easy to miss symptoms of hyperthyroidism in cats because the cat can appear healthier than usual. This guide will help you learn the signs to look for to keep your friend healthy.