One of the most disheartening parts of sharing your life with a pet is the realization that he or she will eventually leave you. With an average life expectancy of 10 – 12 years for dogs, and 10 – 14 years for cats, the length of time we have them by our side simply isn’t […]
You may be shrugging your shoulders right now thinking, “Lepto-what? I’ve never heard of such a thing!” Well, don’t worry, you’re not alone. Leptospirosis is a little known disease that is actually quite common in the New Jersey area, and infection rates are on the rise. Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease that can infect not […]
They say variety is the spice of life, but when it comes to the plethora of dog chews on the market, variety can be overwhelming! From nylon “bones” to dehydrated animal parts, there’s an overabundance of possibilities when it comes to satisfying your pooch’s instinctive need to chew. These days it’s more important than ever […]
Finding Rover is a new, free app available to IOS and Android phone users. Finding Rover utilizes facial recognition technology in case your dog becomes lost. Registering you dog on Finding Rover takes just a few minutes. Just login using Facebook or create your own password. Found a dog? Take a picture and if he/she […]
May 18-24, 2014 has been designated as Dog Bite Prevention Week. According to the CDC dog bites were the 11th leading cause of nonfatal injury to children ages 1-4, the 9th for ages 5-9, and 10th for ages 10-14 from 2003-2012. The American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery reports that 26,935 reconstructive procedures were performed in […]
When it comes to walking your dog, do your use a harness or leash and collar. If you’re like me, I’m always on the quest to find the perfect harness for each individual dog that I walk. If you use a harness, the type that you choose is important to your ease and safety when […]
Has your dog or cat gone missing? Are they wearing a collar with tags? Are they microchipped? Each day I read about cats and dogs that have gone missing. In some cases the cat was an “outdoor” cat who never returned home. Other times, the cat got out of the house because of various reasons. […]
It may be Christmas but it’s not too late for these. They should all be labeled number 1 on your list! Just because they’re cats doesn’t make their needs any different than a dog’s needs! Check-Ups. Just like us humans, our pets need to have check-ups and the correct inoculations. During an exam, your vet […]
Here’s my top ten gifts for your dog. Proper leash or harness. If your dog is a puller, then try either a front clipping leash (Sen-si-ble, Victoria Stilwell, ) or harness lead. Smaller dogs may do well using a step in harness and there are many varieties in the marketplace. When fitting a harness on […]
New Jersey Aid for Animals is able to provide assistance for feral cats and to owners who do not want to bring their pets inside. Kathy McGuire, President of New Jersey Aid for Animals (NJAFA) was a guest on CBS3 “Ask The Vet” this morning, December 22, 2013. She described the partnership between NJAFA and […]
