Hi, my name is Toderick, the flea. I wanted to share my story with you. I have a rather large family of 1,050 close relatives and it's growing! We have a great home with lots of bedrooms and we are always well fed. The home we live in has great carpets that many of my [...]
Did you hope that your flea problem would end with the cold weather? Unfortunately, fleas are determined to stay alive even when weather conditions outside are less than ideal. So where do the fleas live? Fleas may be hiding inside or outside without you even knowing it. Inside they can be found hiding in your [...]
The Health Benefits of Spaying or Neutering Your Pet Your female pet will live a longer, healthier life. Spaying helps reduce or eliminate the risk of mammary gland tumors, ovarian and/or uterine cancer, especially if done before the first heat cycle. Neutering provides major health benefits for your male. Besides preventing unwanted litters, neutering [...]
Question: Are there alternative ways to pay for preventative care? Gilbertsville Veterinary Hospital offers Care Credit as a simply way to pay for any of our services whether for emergencies or for expected care. Dental procedures are an important part of keeping your pet healthy. Applying is fast and simple.... Just go to gilbertsvillevet.com and click [...]
Flip the Lip It is important, as pet parents, that we "flip the lip" of our dog or cat. This will help to determine if your pet is at risk for periodontal disease which occurs when bacteria form plaque on the teeth. Here are some tips: “Flip the lip" when your pet is [...]
Sit … stay … no … stay! These are your toys … these are my toys … don’t touch! NOOOO … outside - you go potty outside! Training a new dog can be trying experience. It is important that you give yourself the tools to be successful in training your dog. It takes a lot [...]
In March of 2008, I was in charge of doing weekend treatments for the rescued orange kitty at GVH with many medical issues. She was still young but, had endured so much including, reoccurring upper respitory infections, poor nutrition and unexpected breeding. She was still looking for her forever home. On Saturday night, my then [...]
Question: Why Should I Crate Train My Dog? Crate training is a great way to provide a sanctuary of sorts for your dog. This “safe haven” is a useful tool in raising a healthy dog. It is becomes their “space” where they can feel safe and secure and can help with overall training. Crates [...]
Is your cat overweight? Now might be the time to start thinking about a New Year’s resolution for your cat. “Cat Obesity has become a serious and widespread health issue. A recent veterinary survey indicates that 29% of 8,000 cats are overweight or obese. Extra weight, even a pound or two, can lead to other, [...]
I have never purchased a puppy from a breeder. What should I look for when selecting my puppy? When going to a breeder’s home to select a puppy try to view each puppy individually. This will allow you to meet each puppy’s personality on an individual basis. If you try to assess the entire litter [...]