Growing up my family had a lot of animals but we never had any cats. It wasn't until recently that I was finally able to adopt kittens. Two kittens up for adoption recently came into Gilbertsville Veterinary Hospital for a routine visit. I was able to interact with them and fell in love with two [...]
We all dread the idea of having to place our normally calm, cuddly kitty into a cat carrier for the stressful trip to the veterinarian. By the time the trip is done you may feel like you have fought the battle of the century. Choosing the best cat carrier for your cat can help make [...]
Most cat owners understand and dread the idea of having to place their normally sweet, gentle kitty into a carrier for a trip to the veterinarian. Getting your cat in the carrier can result in your perfectly peaceful feline turning into a ball of claws and teeth, fighting to flee. First, it is important to start [...]
Feline leukemia is a high-mortality disease caused by the feline leukemia virus (FeLV). FeLV produces immunosuppression, meaning the body is unable to fight off disease, which can then lead to other disease or infections such as respiratory or gastro-intestinal disease. Cats that survive these initial diseases may later develop some form of cancer, hence [...]
July 15th marks The American Kennel Club and ADT Security Services National Pet Fire Safety Day. An estimated 500,000 pets are affected annually by home fires. What steps do you have in place to assure your pets' safety? There are many ways to help keep your pets safe in the event of a fire. [...]
Are you looking for a furry friend to keep you company or a special friend for your children but don’t want to take on a huge commitment? A cat maybe just the kind of animal you are looking for. There are many cat breed specific rescues that can help you find the purr-fect fuzzy friend. [...]
As a self-proclaimed cat lover and Veterinary Technician at Gilbertsville Veterinary Hospital, I can’t help but fall in love with every kitty that walks through our door, but I find my excitement build when a kitty with extra toes comes to see us. There is just something so adorable about their fuzzy mitten feet. [...]
Animals have a long history of helping the military in times of war. Military animals have helped to keep military personnel and bases safe, provided transportation of supplies and personnel, kept communication open between personnel, and controled disease. Many people are unaware of the key roles that animals play in the Military: Dogs: Dogs have [...]
What a wonderful start to a New Year - your generosity is awesome! With your help Gilbertsville Veterinary Hospital was able to assist the animals and staff at SPCA Perkiomenville and Animal House Project, two organizations that are doing great things for less fortunate animals in our area. The Holiday/Supply Drive was a super success. [...]
The New Year is approaching and many people make the resolution to get healthier through diet, exercise, and eating healthy. This New Year's resolution doesn’t need to be just for us humans - now is the time for your pet to begin a new year with their best paw forward. Pet obesity is on the [...]