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How To Know When Your Pet Is in Pain
It can be challenging to tell when your pet is in pain. Animals have an instinctual urge to hide discomfort and weakness, and they can be very good at it. It is essential to stay attentive and seek veterinary medical care if your pet is in serious or consistent pain....
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Why Your Pet Needs to Be on Heartworm Medication Now!
During your pet's wellness visits with their primary care veterinarian, you probably and hopefully always discuss heartworm prevention. While it might seem easy to opt-out of heartworm medication because: your cat is an indoor pet and doesn't get bit by mosquitoes...
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CPR and Emergency Preparedness for Pets
As a responsible pet owner, one of the best things you can do is to prepare for medical emergencies. Just like practicing fire drills at work or school, planning ahead can help save time and save lives - including those of your canine and feline friends. A pet medical...
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Providing Advanced Care to Animals In Need – Even a 14-Year-Old Owl
The COVE had the honor to assist in the care of a feathery family member of the Virginia Living Museum. A screech owl named Little Dude was showing signs of trouble. Upon examination from the museum’s veterinarian, he was diagnosed with a heart murmur. Additionally,...
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Exciting and Fulfilling Careers in Animal Health
When you think about working with purpose, does your mind jump to caring for animals? Veterinary professionals provide invaluable care and service by ensuring that our beloved animals stay happy and healthy. You'll be happy to know that there are many rewarding career...
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What Happens in the Back of our Animal Emergency Hospital?
You’ve brought your pet to an animal emergency hospital because of an illness or injury. Naturally, you’re concerned and you want your dog or cat to receive the best possible care. But what is really going on “back there” while you wait? Here at The COVE, take comfort...
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Surf’s Up! Pet Water Safety Tips
As the temperatures and humidity index rise, our thoughts naturally turn to water. This might be the perfect time for enjoying the backyard pool, boating on the ocean, or finally leaving the house and traveling to a favorite lakeside destination. Whatever you choose,...
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Providing Emergency & Specialty Veterinary Care During These Challenging Times
Here at The COVE, we understand that the stress of an emergency or specialty visit for your pet is heightened when you can’t go into the clinic. Importantly, each of our team members strives to provide personal and compassionate care during every aspect of the...
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Happy 8th Anniversary Team COVE
In May of 2012, The Center of Veterinary Expertise (COVE) opened to offer 24/7 animal emergency and specialty care to the animals of Suffolk and beyond. Since then, they have had over 65,000 patient visits, grown the team to over 70, participated in dozens of...
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COVID-19 and Pets: Separating Fact from Fiction
Recent news reports about dogs and cats testing positive for the coronavirus may have you wondering if you’re at risk of catching COVID-19 from your pet. Let us set the record straight—and set your mind at ease. First, it’s believed that most domestic pets have caught...
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How To Keep Your Pets Happy, Healthy, and Safe At Home During The COVID-19 Pandemic
Our pets have noticed that we’re spending much more time at home with them due to the COVID-19 pandemic. And we’re pretty sure that some of them think that we now understand the “being-at-home-all-day-boredom-syndrome” that many pets struggle with. But pets are savvy,...
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COVID-19 & What You Need to Know as a Pet Owner
In a continued effort to better protect our patients, staff, and fellow pet parents, we wanted to take a moment to let you know what we are doing to promote recovery, wellness, and provide a safe and clean environment for you and your pets during the Coronavirus...
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How to Prevent Your Dog or Cat from A Poisoning
To our pets, the world can be a giant playground filled with exciting places to explore, unusual things to smell, and surprising things to taste. While it's good for them to have an environment that satisfies their sense of adventure and mischief, however, an animal's...
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What Pet Owners Need to Know About Heart Disease
February is designated as American Heart Month – a perfect time to talk about heart disease in pets. Here at The COVE, we are dedicated to educating our pet families on the signs, symptoms, and treatment options for dogs, cats, and other domestic animals with heart...
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When Your Pet Needs Advanced Oral Care
Nobody likes bad dog breath. But keeping your pet’s teeth clean not only assures fresh breath but also a healthy pet. Here at The COVE, we encourage all pet parents to brush their dog’s, and yes, cat's, teeth regularly, give dental treats, and schedule routine dental...
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My Pet Has Been Referred to a Specialist – Now What?
In healthcare today - both human and veterinary - there is an incredible volume of knowledge, research, and methodology with new advances happening rapidly. It’s simply impossible for one person to be an expert in all things. Your primary care veterinarian works hard...
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