Reading Time: 4 minutesLike humans, the long term health of birds is greatly affected by the quality of their diet. According to Montclair Veterinary Hospital’s Exotics veterinarian Doctor Barbara VanGilder, many of the conditions that she treats on a day-to-day basis in birds have their...
Reading Time: 3 minutesPeriodontal disease is one of the most prevalent afflictions in human and veterinary medicine. Most pets have developed some degree of periodontal disease by the time they are three years old. Periodontal disease, or severe decay of the gums and teeth, is...
Reading Time: 4 minutesJust like humans, dogs and cats need to have their teeth cleaned regularly to prevent serious periodontal disease from developing. Tooth and gum decay can lead to pain and infections in the teeth and gums. Although localized to the mouth, these chronic...
Reading Time: 3 minutes Two topics that affect all of us who care for animals are nutrition and exercise. We thought we’d start off the year with some quick tips to help your pet stay well fed and well exercised in 2017. Nutrition Good nutrition for...
Reading Time: 6 minutesMany dogs and cats seem to enjoy time outside in the cold weather. Some dogs just love to play in the snow! Although our furred companions are better protected than we are when it comes to winter weather, they are still susceptible...
Reading Time: 2 minutesLife is better with pets, and so are parties. That’s why we put together these quick tips so you and your pets can bring in the New Year safely. Front Door Safety: Keep your pets safely cordoned off and away from the...
Reading Time: 3 minutesAs 2016 comes to a close, we want to celebrate the veterinary team that has been with us every step of the way. In honor of his continued support and contributions, we sat down with Dr. Gary Richter to learn about a new trend in veterinary...
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe end of December marks a time of year that many of us get to spend being with the most important people in our lives—including our pets. As full of mirth as holiday decorations and parties can be, these types of objects...
Reading Time: 4 minutesAs pet owners, it is not always easy to tell when our loved ones are in need of medical attention. Animals, unlike us, instinctively conceal their physical pain or distress. For this reason, we recommend calling a vet if you observe your...
Reading Time: 4 minutesUnlike cats and dogs which have been domesticated for thousands of years, your pet bird is still truly a wild animal—they just happen to be living in a domestic environment. Captive birds retain their full array of natural instincts and habits, and,...
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