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• posted: Feb. 20, 2026
• Julianne Porter, DVM
• dogs,  cats,  pets,  vestibular disease,  inner ear,  balance,  vertigo,  vestibular

Dizziness or being unsteady on your feet can be one of the most unsettling sensations. Anyone who has been on a boat in rough water or has spun around in Read More

• posted: Feb. 18, 2026
• Julianne Porter, DVM
• dogs,  cats,  laryngeal paralysis,  larynx,  upper respiratory,  breathing

As our dogs age, we notice certain things about them. They may be stiffer in the morning, their eyes could have a cloudy look, and they may get a little Read More

• posted: Jan. 21, 2026
• Julianne Porter, DVM
• coughing,  respiratory issues,  cat,  dog

Hearing someone cough can put us on alert, as it is often associated with a contagious culprit. But what about when our pets cough? Just as in people, there are Read More

• posted: Dec. 17, 2025
• Julianne Porter, DVM
• holidays,  travel,  dogs,  cats,  pets,  toxic plants,  food,  ornaments

We all know that the holidays are equal parts chaos and joy, and we can’t forget to include our pets in that mayhem. From foods to plants to travel plans, Read More

• posted: Nov. 19, 2025
• Julianne Porter, DVM
• disease,  dogs,  cats,  rabies,  zoonotic disease,  virus

Most of us are aware that rabies is a serious disease, but we might not realize that rabies is still a constant presence in wildlife throughout New York State. Rabies Read More

• posted: Oct. 15, 2025
• Julianne Porter, DVM
• dogs,  cats,  ear infections,  ears

One of the most common ailments that brings pets to the clinic is ear infections. This is often recognized at home by scratching of the ears or shaking heads. Sometimes Read More

• posted: Sep. 17, 2025
• Julianne Porter, DVM
• canine,  feline,  dogs,  cats,  chocolate,  toxicity,  poison

Chocolate is present in many of our lives in the forms of ice cream, baked goods, drinks, candy, and cooking ingredients. Often, our pets tend to like chocolate as much Read More

• posted: Jul. 23, 2025
• Julianne Porter, DVM
• husbandry,  care,  exotic pet,  bearded dragon,  reptile,  lizard

Bearded dragons are quite different than your typical pet. They require very specific environments and not providing the correct environment or diet accounts for most of their illnesses in captivity. Read More

• posted: Jun. 24, 2025
• Julianne Porter, DVM
• husbandry,  rabbit,  lagomorph,  care,  exotic pet

It is estimated that 1% of the U.S. population owns pet rabbits. While this is significantly less than households with dogs and cats (approximately 45% and 32%, respectively), it still Read More

• posted: May 09, 2025
• Julianne Porter, DVM
• zoonotic,  disease,  dogs,  leptospirosis,  lepto

With winter in our past, many people and their pets are happy to be outdoors experiencing the joys that spring and summer bring. But these warmer months can also bring Read More

• posted: Apr. 09, 2025
• Julianne Porter, DVM
• pet care,  exotic pets,  exotics,  reptiles,  birds,  avians,  small mammals,  husbandry

Dogs and cats get a lot of attention in our veterinary world, but they are not the only critters that share our homes. Many people own reptiles, amphibians, fish, birds, Read More

• posted: Mar. 10, 2025
• Julianne Porter, DVM
• pet care,  fish oils,  fatty acids,  supplements,  dogs,  cats,  omega 3

Many people are aware of fatty acids when talking about nutrition. These are polyunsaturated fatty acids that are required for us to function. The main groups of fatty acids are Read More