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 deal of focus has been placed on establishing protocols and treatment plans for cats and dogs who are living longer. Research has been conducted on adapting their environment to suit their mobility challenges, nutritional guidelines, exercise regimens, vaccine protocols, and so much more. While aging
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Cats Need Annual Wellness Care, Too!
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 of enticing kitty into their carrier for the trip to the veterinarian! Owners admit to becoming so stressed at the idea of kitty being miserable during the journey and exam that they simply avoid well visits altogether! Another roadblock is the false assumption that an
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Summer Pet Tips
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 Veterinary Hospital to keep your companions safe this summer, and let us know if you have any questions. Fourth of July Every year, there’s a 30-60% spike in lost pets over the July 4th weekend, and July 5th has become known as the busiest day
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Preventing Lyme Disease in Dogs & Cats in Holmdel, NJ
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 disease can lead to chronic infections, severe arthritis, and in some cases, even kidney failure, and some symptoms can take weeks or even months to manifest. Here at Bayshore Veterinary Hospital, we advocate the prevention of Lyme disease in dogs and cats, which is why
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