Harbor Pines Vet Center

07/17/2026

With heat stroke, the cooling strategies come out before the car keys do. Cool (not iced) water on the belly and a fan can start pulling heat off your dog or cat while someone else calls the ER, because every extra minute above 104 degrees costs the kidneys and liver. Our latest post walks through those first few minutes.

With heat stroke, the cooling strategies come out before the car keys do. Cool (not iced) water on the belly and a fan can start pulling heat off your dog or cat while someone else calls the ER, because every extra minute above 104 degrees costs the kidneys and liver. Our latest post walks through t...

06/10/2026

Constant tearing in dogs and cats isn't always a sign that surgery is needed, but when entropion or ectropion is to blame, surgical correction usually is. Read our latest post to learn how vets distinguish causes of tearing and what eyelid surgery actually involves.

05/08/2026

Bald patches, thinning along the flanks, or bare skin where there used to be a coat can come from a dozen different causes: allergies, hormones, parasites, infections, stress-driven overgrooming, and more. Some of those resolve quickly with the right treatment; others need ongoing management. We walk through the major categories of hair loss, what each one looks like, and what a thorough workup involves at Harbor Pines Veterinary Center.

Bald patches, thinning along the flanks, or bare skin where there used to be a coat can come from a dozen different causes: allergies, hormones, parasites, infections, stress-driven overgrooming, and more. Some of those resolve quickly with the right treatment; others need ongoing management. We wal...

04/10/2026

You're petting your dog and feel a bump that wasn't there before, or your vet mentions your cat's lymph nodes are bigger than expected. It's natural to worry. Enlarged lymph nodes can be caused by infections, immune system reactions, or cancers like lymphoma, and each cause requires a different approach.

At Harbor Pines Veterinary Center, our AAHA-accredited team works through diagnostics methodically to give you a clear answer. Request an appointment if you've noticed any new lumps or swelling.

You're petting your dog and feel a bump that wasn't there before, or your vet mentions your cat's lymph nodes are bigger than expected. It's natural to worry. Enlarged lymph nodes can be caused by infections, immune system reactions, or cancers like lymphoma, and each cause requires a different appr...