We often are asked “Why do I need to get the rabies vaccine if my pets never go outside where they can be exposed to rabies?” The simple answer is any indoor pet can get loose and run out the door. In addition, rabid animals do not act like normal animals and there are accounts of [...]
We often are asked “Why do I need to vaccinate my indoor pets if they will never go outside where they can be exposed to rabies?” The simple answer is any indoor pet can get loose and run out the door. In addition, rabid animals do not act like normal animals and there are accounts [...]
If you elect to have a private cremation for your pet, did you know that you have a wide variety of options? There are many private cremation options to remember your pet in a beautiful way. For no additional cost, your pets ashes can be returned to you in a cedar chest with a customized gold [...]
Five years ago our family was gifted an exotic pet - a large, brown crayfish from our son’s third grade classroom named Clawzilla. He was a great pet, needing minimal care but still enjoyable for the family and 8 house cats to interact with. We would decorate the outside of his aquarium with holiday decorations while [...]
There are many exotic pet parents out there. Should a natural disaster strike such as flood, hurricane, power outages, etc., it is important to have a plan of action for pets with special care needs such as birds, snakes, ferrets, etc. Exotic pets tend to be more sensitive to changes in surroundings and have special needs in [...]
Exotic pets have grown in popularity over the past few years for a number of reasons. Some people enjoy having an unusual pet while others find exotic pets to be easier to care for than a dog or cat. Check out the following list of some of the popular exotic pets: 1. Pocket Pets: This group includes [...]
HomeAgain Mircochips has a special page dedicated on their website to the found pets. It is important for us to celebrate with pet owners when they are relocated with their owners. It is such a special time for both the pet and the pet owner. Here is a link to the website if you [...]
Did you now that a small thing such as the bedding your pet uses can lead to a serious medical condition? This information is very important and is why Gilbertsville Veterinary Hospital has an on-line date sheet that we ask that you fill out before your first visit. On your first visit you will be asked [...]
Purchasing or building a pet first kit is a great first step, but won't be a lot of help in the event of an emergency if you are not familiar with how and when to use the items. GVH would highly recommend any or all of the following to be prepared in the event of [...]
When your pet has a medical emergency, it is important be prepared before it occurs. Know how your veterinarian handles emergencies and where to go if you have one. You can also be prepared for emergencies by putting together a pet first aid kit. First aid is not a substitute for veterinary treatment. However, before you are [...]