Thank you for visiting the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine Web site. Penn Vet is unable to offer medical advice or provide answers to specific medical questions over the Internet or telephone except to a referring veterinarian with a patient currently hospitalized at the Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Hospital in Philadelphia or the George D. Widener Hospital for Large Animals at New Bolton Center in Kennett Square, PA. Individuals with animal health related concerns are encouraged to contact their local veterinarian or call either hospital for an appointment to obtain a professional consultation.