What is hip dysplasia? Hip dysplasia is a condition that many owners find themselves worrying about at one time or another. To understand hip dysplasia, it first helps to understand the function of the hip joint. The hip functions as a ball-in-socket type joint. Comfortable function relies on a deeply-seated ball within the socket and […]
When should I spay or neuter my dog?
Does the timing of spaying my dog matter? So you just added a cute, fuzzy puppy to your family! If you are new to owning a dog, it is likely that you have more than just a few questions about raising your puppy. One of those questions might be; when should my puppy be neutered […]
Cruciate Ligament Disease or Injury in Dogs
What is the difference between an anterior cruciate and cranial cruciate ligament? Dogs have a similar knee anatomy to a human, but with some key differences. Injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in people are quite common. Dogs have the same ligament, only with a slightly different name (cranial cruciate ligament, or CCL). The […]
Why AAHA Accreditation is Important to Us
The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) is the only organization that accredits veterinary practices and hospitals in the U.S. and Canada. Accreditation is Voluntary Veterinary practices and hospitals who are AAHA-accredited have voluntarily agreed to adhere to the highest standards of excellence in the profession. AAHA Standards are developed by experts in the field and are updated regularly to help vets […]
What Vaccines Does My Dog need?
Our Recommended Core Vaccines Core vaccines are recommended for all dogs. We base our City Dog protocol on guidelines put in place by the American Veterinary Medical Association and American Animal Hospital Association. Distemper – a viral disease causing gastrointestinal and neurologic signs Adenovirus – a viral disease, also known as Canine Infectious Hepatitis, causing […]
Using the City Dog Pet Portal
Our online Pet Portal is full of features that you should know about to make managing your dog’s appointments and care as easy as possible for you. How to Set up Your Own Pet Portal You will need to set up access to your online portal through the Book an Appointment button on our website. […]