Tick-Borne Diseases
Spring and summer in our area mean tick season. Even dogs and cats that spend only brief periods of time outdoors can be susceptible to ticks. It is very [...]
Vitamins and Supplements
About 30% of dogs take supplements for both age-related problems and to achieve optimal health. Here are the most common supplements and their applications. Vitamins – PetTabs & PetCal [...]
Top 5 Pet Hazards To Watch Out For This Christmas Holiday
Christmas is undoubtedly the most wonderful time of the year; the colorful lights, the jolly decorations, the presents, and having the people you love around you surely make it [...]
First Aid for Torn Footpads in Cats
Your feline's footpads are very important. Find out how to take care of them if they get injured. Although lowly in position, your cat’s feet occupy a top spot in [...]
A Cleaner, Greener Home for Your Pets
Find out some ways to make your home cleaner and greener for your pets! Go green! Conservationists everywhere tout the benefits of living a “green” life. Being environmentally responsible is [...]
The Rice and Fall of Diarrhea
Does your pet have an upset tummy? Find out why we recommend a homemade bland diet of rice and chicken for your furry friend! When your pet comes in [...]
Adverse Reactions to Food in Cats
Do you think your feline friend is having an adverse reaction to their food? Find out what to look for and what you can do to help here! I’m [...]
Wellness Testing
One of the trickiest things about being a good pet parent is knowing when your furry friend needs medical care. Sometimes it’s obvious, but other times there’s a problem, [...]
Top 10 Warning Signs of Cancer in Pets
Some of these signs, such as weight loss and bad breath, may be indicative of cancer or they may signify other health problems. Regardless, they should always prompt a discussion with your [...]
Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency in Dogs and Cats
Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) happens when the pancreas is unable to produce enzymes that help with digestion. Both dogs and cats are susceptible to the condition and often experience diarrhea, weight [...]
Help Your Pet Have a Long Healthy Life
Being a good pet parent is an important responsibility. Here are some tips to help your pet have a long, healthy life: Spaying or neutering your pet not only [...]
The Probable Causes Of Kidney Disease In Dogs
Dogs reaching their senior years are more susceptible to kidney issues. Although their bodies repair worn out tissues and cells, the rate of repair often goes down with age. A young [...]
Show Care For Your Pets By Pet-Proofing Your Surroundings
Pet owners must always make sure that they create a suitable living environment for their pets. Oftentimes, certain things that we may consider harmless are actually hazardous to our [...]
Dietary Changes For Dogs In The Cold Season
With the cold season just around the corner, dog owners are wondering about the optimal diet for their four-legged friends. Should they feed them a similar quantity of food [...]
How To Care For Your Pet During Winter
If you own a pet, you know that taking care of the animal goes further than simply feeding him and taking him on walks. If you want your pet [...]
Traveling With Your Pet? Check Out These Tips First
According to a 2009 survey by AAA and Best Western International, more than three-quarters of respondents said they want to take their pet with them on vacation. We love [...]
Springtime Flea Prevention Tips For Your Pet
By the time spring approaches, most people are more than ready for some warm weather. There are many things to think about during this time and they range from [...]
Combating Heatstroke: Help Your Puppy Beat The Heat!
Do you know that puppies are affected by heatstroke just like humans? It gets even worse during the summer when temperatures go through the roof. Heatstroke and hyperthermia claim [...]
Declaw Surgery for Cats
Scratching is a natural cat behavior, but it can be destructive in a household. Declaw surgery generally involves the removal of all or a portion of the last bone in each [...]
What First Time Cat Owners Should Know About Spaying And Neutering
First-time cat owners often find it difficult to decide if their feline companion should be spayed/neutered or not. The decision is not an easy one, mainly because it concerns the [...]
Does Your Dog Have Worms?
Regardless of how careful you are as a pet owner, intestinal parasites seem to be a very common problem in dogs. Whether it’s from eating an infected stool, uncooked [...]
Are You Still Believing These Myths About The Heartworm Disease?
Heartworm infection is a problem that affects many pets around the country. It is important to understand more about heartworm prevention so that you can keep your dog healthy. [...]
A Guide to Neutering Your Male Puppy
So you’ve just got your new puppy, and you are now wondering whether or not to neuter him. The decision to neuter one’s pet is a heavy one, as [...]
Warning Signs That Indicate Your Dog Has Rabies
As a dog owner, it is your responsibility to make sure that your dog remains healthy throughout its lifespan. One of the most dreaded diseases your four-legged buddy can [...]
A Dog Owner’s Guide To Lyme Disease: Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention
Lyme disease constitutes the most prevalent disease spread via tick bites. Both animals and humans are susceptible to the spirochete known as Borrelia burgdorferi that is at the root [...]
How To Treat And Protect Your Dog Against Kennel Cough
Coughing is a common phenomenon in dogs and is usually a reaction to a certain trigger. Generally, you should not worry over a simple cough as it should fade [...]
Common Symptoms Indicating that your Dog Might Have Parvovirus
Parvovirus is a contagious virus that basically affects dogs, even though this virus was first perceived to have originated from cats. This acute dog disease was first noticed in [...]
Understanding Canine Distemper In Dogs
Canine distemper is a contagious viral disease that affects dogs. The disease is also known to affect some species of wildlife, including skunks, wolves, coyotes, ferrets, raccoons, and foxes. The virus [...]
Vaccinations Can Protect Your Dogs Against Common Viral Diseases!
It is important for any avid dog lover to know that vaccinations are extremely important for your four-legged buddy. There are very common diseases that can affect your dogs, especially [...]
Doggie Bags Are Not For Dogs
The food we eat can be too rich, spicy or even poisonous for our pups! Even if they really want a nibble of our dinner, it’s [...]
Pet First Aid Kit
Bleeding toenail after a nail trim at home? Cut paw while hiking? Having a first aid kit handy will help hold your pet over before having [...]
Facts About Canine Influenza
Dog flu is a contagious respiratory disease in dogs caused by a specific Type A influenza virus referred to as a “canine influenza virus.” This is a disease of [...]
International Travel with Pets
If you plan to travel internationally with your pet, be aware that there may be special health certificates and vaccination requirements for the country you plan to visit. In [...]
Parasites and Your Pet
Are you itching to protect your pets from parasites? Here is a resource for all your parasite prevention questions and needs. Did you know? A single flea can drink [...]
Swine Influenza and You
Swine Influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza viruses that causes regular outbreaks in pigs. People do not normally get swine flu, [...]
Your Pet’s Dental Health
Does your pet have bad breath? Bad breath isn’t just unpleasant, it can be unhealthy. Up to 80% of dogs and 70% of cats that do not receive proper [...]
Our Official COVID-19 Statement: 04/14/21
Dear Clients: To help our colleagues in human medicine fight the COVID-19 outbreak we have donated supplies to local hospices and hospitals in the Northern Jersey area. We are [...]
Exploring The Most Common Cat Health Problems
The common saying that cats have nine lives can be very misleading. If you fail to take good care of your cat, it will die and do not expect [...]
Dog Walking Safety Tips
Keeping your canine companion happy and safe during a walk is very important. Find out some hints to keeping your walk safe and relaxing here! What a blissful sight: dog [...]
Feline Pneumonia: What You Need to Know
Is your cat coughing, wheezing and producing nasty-looking snot from her nose? It’s not a run-of-the-mill cold as we might think of it. Cats can be prone to respiratory [...]
Dog Vaccine Recommendations
“What vaccines should my dog get?” This is a question veterinarians hear on a fairly regular basis. Find out how we can help! Because of advances in science and [...]