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The most underutilized tool of prevention in Veterinary Medicine, is the routine dental. Despite statistical data confirming that by age 3, 70% of cats and 80% of dogs have some form of dental disease, a substantial number of owners choose not to follow their Veterinarians’ advice, forgoing a comprehensive dental evaluation and cleaning. By ignoring…

As we head towards the first day of winter on December 21st, it’s important to remember that during the month of December, holiday celebrations and the onset of winter weather, create complex challenges for the pets we love. Inside the home, increased use of electrical extension cords, tinsel decorations, and ribbon (especially wired ribbon), are…

Anyone with a pet knows that as much as we may love to travel, they would rather be at home…especially if they happen to be a kitty!  Visiting family at the holidays often inspires us to include our four legged friends.  Safety in travel takes on new significance when pets are involved.  Preparation should include…

Let’s start by defining spay and neuter.  Spaying is a surgical procedure, performed under anesthesia, on female animals.  Both ovaries and uterus are removed rendering the animal unable to reproduce. Neutering is a surgical procedure, performed under anesthesia on male animals.  Both testicles are removed, rendering these males sterile and thereby unable to reproduce. As…

The pets we love become “seniors” sooner than you might think.  Cats and small breed dogs reach geriatric status around their 7th birthday.  For larger breeds, the rule of thumb is 6 years. Advances in Veterinary Medicine and pet nutrition have resulted in an increased population of geriatric pets.  With these growing numbers, a great…

Despite their popularity with pet owners, cats account for a fraction of veterinary well care. By contrast, twice as many of their canine counterparts receive routine annual visits! Reasons for the absence of preventive care range from owners not knowing that annual care is necessary for a cat, to owner fears surrounding the dreaded task…

Our summer fun can spell out trouble for our pets! Warm weather celebrations can wreak havoc on our four-legged family members. From terrifying fireworks and thunderstorms that have our pets literally “running scared,” to barbecues that pose dietary hazards, summer may not be all fun and frolic. Consider the following summer pet tips from Bayshore…

Did you know that 5.6% of all positive cases of Lyme disease diagnosed across the U.S. are diagnosed in dogs living in New Jersey? In Monmouth County, the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) reports 1 out of 11 dogs tested was confirmed positive for Lyme during the first three months of 2016. Left untreated, Lyme…

As a pet owner, you’ve probably heard a thing or two about heartworms, but are you doing enough to protect your pet from this potentially fatal disease? The spring and summer months are usually when this disease is most prevalent, but heartworms can actually be a year-round concern, especially if you travel with your pet.…

The veterinarians at Pet Poison Helpline receive hundreds of calls this time of year from pet owners and veterinarians concerning cats that have ingested Easter lilies. “Unbeknownst to many pet owners, Easter lilies are highly toxic to cats,” said Ahna Brutlag, DVM, MS assistant director at Pet Poison Helpline. “All parts of the Easter lily plant are poisonous…