Did you know that you can use your Gilbertsville Veterinary Hospital Pet Portal to create detailed pet care instructions to leave for your pet sitter or kennel staff? Instructions will include up to date vaccine status and current medications and schedules. Print legible instructions for each of your pets now and save the instructions for [...]
With all the snow we have been having this winter our minds are starting to wander to the sunny days of spring and summer. You may be thinking about where you would like to venture to for your summer vacation. In an ideal scenario, you may choose a place that allows you to bring your [...]
Gilbertsville Veterinary Hospital is proud to support New Leash on Life. See what great work they are doing celebrating the human animal bond. Visit the New Leash on Life website for more information about the organization. Check out this segment which was on Wild About Animals.
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 [...]
From your pets point of view the holidays bring many new smells and new temptations into their environment. Pet parents need to be aware of what can be dangerous and toxic. Toxins on the table Fatty foods such as Turkey skin can cause stomach upset and worse can lead to a potentially deadly inflammation [...]
What is Rabies? Rabies is a virus of the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord) that can affect any mammal. Rabies is widespread throughout Pennsylvania. What are the signs of Rabies? Rabies signs are grouped into two forms known as either the "Furious" form of rabies or the "Paralytic" (or "Dumb" form). An [...]
"Good Deed" Could Have Deadly Repercussions” We all have a soft heart for dogs, cats and wild animals that appear to be lost or injured. What we don't think about is how we are putting ourselves at risk. Every time we attempt to help, we are putting ourselves at risk for injury, disease and rabies. [...]
According to Pennsylvania's Dog Laws, all dogs over the age of 3 months are required to have a current license. Is your pet licensed? The technicians at Gilbertsville Veterinary Hospital get this question a lot so we thought we would share a little information on the topic with you. Options for licensing include: Yearly License the [...]
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Common household items such as plants, foods, medications and chemicals can harm your pet if ingested. Kat one of GVH's newest certified veterinary technicians shared this tip for feline pet owners. Easter Lilies and Poinsettia plants are both beautiful and commonly used to decorate during the holidays. Keep in mind if you have an indoor [...]