If you own a dog, you’ve probably witnessed them coughing. As with people there are many things that can causing coughing in dogs. However, when dogs are exposed to a lot of other dogs (daycare, boarding etc) simple respiratory infections are the most common culprit. The symptoms of this infection is usually a mild and [...]
Last month I wrote about helping your pet live a fit and active life style in the New Year. Being the human caretaker to an obese, diabetic kitty, I understand the struggle of keeping your pet fit and active. As a veterinary technician for 20 years, I occasionally find myself not following my own words [...]
I was recently walking my seven year old dog, Sadie Jane, in our neighborhood and out of the corner of my eye I saw a dog off leash running toward us. I quickly gripped up on Sadie's leash when I realized that the owner was chasing her dog and seemed to be panicked. I knew that [...]
A very special Golden Retriever puppy entered the veterinary office where Dr. Sarah Kearse worked almost 7 years ago. At that time he was diagnosed with a very serious heart murmur. The puppy, the runt of the litter, was brought into the hospital by a breeder and the diagnosis was that he was not [...]
December is a time when many of us think about how we can give to others. We’ve all seen the donation advocates for Salvation Army for those less fortunate, but do you ever think of animals in that moment? There are many great organizations in our local area that are always advocating for those pets [...]
Celebrating the Bond Between You and Your Pet We know you love your pet and we appreciate the time and devotion involved with being a good pet owner. That’s why we now offer the Pet Wellness Report®. The Pet Wellness Report® provides a more complete picture of your pet’s health and takes just 10 [...]
November is National Adopt a Senior Pet Month!!! For many older people, who are seniors themselves, a senior pet makes a great companion. Senior pet parents benefit physically from the exercise they get walking or playing with their pet and caring for them. It is also great mental exercise. I (Michelle, Marketing and Accounts Manager) [...]
November is National Pet Diabetes month and I wanted to share the continuing story about George, my diabetic cat. George is a happy and healthy 12-year old, tuxedo kitty who is living successfully with diabetes. I like to think he is living a life fit for a king. Since George was diagnosed with diabetes, he [...]
One year ago our team launched the Gilbertsville Veterinary Hospital website and our Facebook page to begin sharing our knowledge and passion for veterinary medicine. As we celebrate our one year anniversary of social media, we wanted to take some time to look back at 10 of our most popular posts. TOP 10 Posts Information [...]
Most of us have had dogs in our home that reach that ripe old age where they start to slow down. Sometimes it is difficulty getting up or sometimes it’s simply having less interest in longer walks. Osteoarthritis (also known as degenerative joint disease, DJD) is a progressive condition that will affect most of our [...]