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It’s easy to be overwhelmed with our current situation–all the scary news on TV and the Internet, the shelter in place orders and lock downs, the toilet paper shortages…it’s stressful and tedious! But if you’re lucky enough to share your life with a pet or two, take a moment to breathe, collect your thoughts, and…

Pets, especially puppies, have a tendency to put just about anything in their mouths. For young pups, this is how they explore their world, yet adult dogs can also be curious enough to take a bite. Cats, too, are not exempt from this characteristic and might try to lick anything that smells tasty. Unfortunately, not…

Put winter pet safety at the top of your to-do list this season. Winter is hazardous enough for people, but it can also be dangerous for our four-legged family members. Our animal hospital sees pets for frostbite and other winter-related issues more often than you might think! From slipping and sliding on icy sidewalks to accidentally ingesting…

If you have big plans for the holidays, be sure to put Thanksgiving pet safety at the top of your list! Our veterinarian in Holmdel regularly sees an influx of pets with tummy aches and other illnesses related to binging on food they really shouldn’t be having around this time of year. Whether you’re looking…

Halloween is a unique holiday, and one that many of us enjoy! However, it also presents unique dangers to our pets, who don’t always understand that all the costumes and scary noises are actually nothing to fear. To help your pet and the family have a safe and happy Halloween, our veterinarian has put together…

Tips for Managing Pet Separation Anxiety It’s back to school time for the students of Holmdel! That includes not just students, but teachers and administrative staff, too. While returning to school can be a bummer for kids and adults alike, pets feel the stress of this change much more acutely. With their human playmates and…

Keeping Our Furry Companions Safe in Holmdel Summer is the perfect time of year to bond with your pet in the great outdoors. Yet, while we’re enjoying that wooded trail, a day out at the beach, or simply a lazy day in the backyard, it’s important to be aware of the dangers our pets face.…

It’s that time of year when we start looking for ways to spruce up our yard, and get rid of the things that shouldn’t be growing there.  Pesticides and fertilizers, all containing potentially harmful chemicals, are being applied to plants, flower beds, and lawns.  If you’re a pet parent, you probably already know that it’s…

There was a time when Heartworm Disease was relatively confined to the warm, humid states of the Southeast.  Pet owners up North, and out West were unconcerned because the winter freeze and dry heat kept the mosquito populations to a minimum.  However, that is no longer reality in the United States. Thanks in part to…

It isn’t their size, breed, gender or age that are predictors of a dogs’ potential for biting. It’s the circumstances of their history coupled with their personality, and the situation they find themselves in. According to the CDC, more than 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs each year in the US, and over 800,000…