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 [...]
Gilbertsville Veterinary Hospital has exciting news to share. We recently gave our website a face-lift and added more tools for you to use. Don't forget to share the news with your friends! Be Sure to Check out our Features: Tech Tip Thursday: Our technicians at Gilbertsville Veterinary Hospital have tons of knowledge to share with [...]