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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
Why do I have to vaccinate my indoor cat? “We were carrying groceries in and the cat ran out.” “The realtor showed our house and our cat escaped through an open door.” “We wanted an indoor cat but this kitten was definitely an outdoor cat.” Vaccines provide our pets with the opportunity to live longer, [...]
There are many factors that you need to look at when assessing your cat’s weight. Here are some questions you should ask yourself: Can you see her ribs or spine? Can you see your cat’s waist? Does her stomach sag? Does her face look more round with larger cheeks? Kitty appears tired or lazy Apprehension [...]
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 [...]
George found me 11 years ago as a tiny, malnourished, black and white ball of fur hiding under the bushes at my son’s babysitter. I have always had a special place for tuxedo kitties - so I knew right away George would be joining my family of kitties. As the weeks went by George never [...]