Common Pet Toxins: Protecting Your Furry Friends
Accidental pet poisoning is one of the most common reasons pet owners seek emergency veterinary care. As a dedicated pet owner, we know you want to do everything possible to…
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The Keys to Winter Pet Safety Are Within Reach
The holidays are coming! There are people to see, presents to wrap, and cookies to bake! Sure, some pets like to wait out the winter underneath the bed or at…
Obesity in Pets: Something Every Pet Owner Should Take Seriously
After back-to-back holidays, many of us may be letting out that waistline and thinking about a diet plan in the new year. Our concern about extra weight and its perils…
From Pets to People: Zoonotic Diseases
When it comes to illness, most of us probably don’t think about quarantining our pets. In general, diseases stay within one host species, but zoonotic diseases can be passed between…
An Unexpected Sound: Heart Murmurs in Pets
“Did you know that Fluffy has a heart murmur?” Those words are enough to stop just about any pet owner in their tracks. Anything involving the heart not working properly…
Welcome Home! Introducing Kids and Pets
When it comes to introducing kids and pets, patience is a virtue. It may be tempting to try and make them best friends right away, but you’ll avoid problems and…
Every Summer, Hurricane Pet Safety Is a Top Priority
While the national season for hurricanes occurs between June 1 and November 30, hurricanes and tropical storms typically hit New Jersey between mid-August and October 31st. Ranging from Category 1-5, we all…