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…
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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!…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Wellness exams are essential for both dogs and cats, yet many cats do not see their veterinarian on a regular basis like they should. Cats are hardy creatures, but just because they don’t show signs of being unwell, doesn’t mean they don’t need to see…
