All pets need mental and physical stimulation to stay happy and healthy. Physical exercise is vital for maintaining a healthy body, while mental enrichment fosters a sharp and curious mind. Whether you have a curious canine or a feisty feline, you must provide mental enrichment for a good quality of life. To help you get [...]

Veterinary visits are critical for your pet to maintain their health, but they can often be stressful. Fear and anxiety during these visits can lead to negative associations, and providing the necessary care can be challenging. However, some strategic approaches can significantly reduce stress and ensure a more positive experience for your furry friend. Our [...]

Caring for a pet brings immense joy, love, and companionship, but pet ownership also comes with significant responsibilities, particularly financial ones. When you are financially prepared for pet ownership, you can ensure that your four-legged friend receives the best possible care throughout their life. Our State Ave Veterinary Clinic team offers a comprehensive guide to [...]

Fractures are common injuries in pets that can result from being hit by a car, falling from a significant height, fighting or playing rough with other animals, and underlying health issues, including bone disease and nutritional deficiencies. No two fractures are the same, and proper break repair requires appropriate diagnostic measures. Our State Ave Veterinary [...]

Leptospirosis, often called lepto, is a bacterial infection caused by Leptospira spp. that affects people and pets. Lepto is zoonotic, which means the disease can be transmitted from animals to humans, and is particularly concerning for pet owners. Once considered a rural disease, leptospirosis is a threat in all 50 U.S. states, including urban areas. [...]

Pets have an inquisitive nature, putting them at a high risk for rattlesnake bites, which can cause serious health complications such as severe pain, swelling, tissue damage, and in some cases, death. Our State Ave Veterinary Clinic team doesn’t want your outdoor explorations interrupted by a rattlesnake run-in, and we want to provide helpful information [...]

Pets are naturally curious creatures, and they often explore the world with their mouth, which can lead to a foreign body ingestion including socks, yarn, toys, corncobs and anything your pet decides is swallowable. If the object can’t pass through the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, the affected pet can experience serious, life-threatening complications unless the foreign [...]

Brachycephalic pets, those “smash-faced” animals such as bulldogs, boxers, French bulldogs, pugs, shih tzus, and Persian cats, are extremely popular because their distinctive features make them irresistible. However, these characteristics can also lead to certain health challenges. At  State Ave Veterinary Clinic we always enjoy cuddling with your brachycephalic pet, but it is important for [...]

Spays and neuters are common surgical procedures that eliminate a pet’s ability to reproduce and can help with different undesirable behaviors (marking, running off, etc). At State Ave Veterinary Clinic we strongly recommend sterilization procedures especially in females, because they benefit pets in multiple ways and help reduce pet overpopulation. Most pet owners know that [...]

The cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) in a dog’s knee is analogous to a human's anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Tears in this ligament occur in 3% to 5% of dogs because of chronic degeneration often related to breeds and genetics. Although conservative management and less invasive surgical techniques are effective in small and inactive dogs, a [...]