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New Strides in Cannabis Research for Veterinary Patients

New Strides in Cannabis Research for Veterinary Patients

Reading Time: < 1 minutePhoto Credit to AVMA.org Why is it that 30 states have legalized the use of medical marijuana, yet veterinarians are prohibited from administering, prescribing, dispensing, or recommending cannabis to their patients? There are a number of misunderstandings about cannabidiol (CBD), a...

Allergy Testing and Allergy Shots (Part 2 of 2)

Allergy Testing and Allergy Shots (Part 2 of 2)

Reading Time: 3 minutesIn our previous article on pet allergies we explained how allergies work and what the typical first steps of treatment are. Unfortunately, changes in food and symptomatic treatment may only get you so far depending on the severity and kind of allergic...

How to Detect and Treat Allergies in Pets (Part 1 of 2)

How to Detect and Treat Allergies in Pets (Part 1 of 2)

Reading Time: 4 minutesAllergies in Pets: How They Manifest and How to Treat Them Like humans, dogs and cats can be overly sensitive to various kinds of allergens—either in the air, in their food, or on their bodies. The most common symptoms which may indicate...

How to Feed Your Bird a Balanced and Nutritious Diet

How to Feed Your Bird a Balanced and Nutritious Diet

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...

Healthy Teeth Means Healthy Pets!

Healthy Teeth Means Healthy Pets!

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...

Tips for Establishing a Daily Brushing Routine

Tips for Establishing a Daily Brushing Routine

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...

Nutrition and Exercise: Our 2017 Goals

Nutrition and Exercise: Our 2017 Goals

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...

Seasonal Alert: Cold Weather

Seasonal Alert: Cold Weather

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...

Holiday Safety Tips: Petfriendly Parties

Holiday Safety Tips: Petfriendly Parties

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...

13 Signs of a Veterinary Emergency

13 Signs of a Veterinary Emergency

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...

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