We often are asked “Why do I need to get the rabies vaccine if my pets never go outside where they can be exposed to rabies?” The simple answer is any indoor pet can get loose and run out the door. In addition, rabid animals do not act like normal animals and there are accounts of [...]
Summer is a great time filled with swimming, hiking, and playing in the yard with our faithful friends. As the summer comes to a close and parents send their children back to school, it is important to remember that our four legged friends may feel lonely after having their best buddies home all summer. As [...]
Wednesday May 29, 2013 was the first day that I realized my little “Jake Man” was deaf. “Jake” is a small mixed breed terrier that I adopted from a shelter in Arizona when I was 19. We have been inseparable since the day that I adopted him almost 13 years ago. On that day I [...]
Deaf Dog Awareness Week was created to bring awareness to owning a deaf dog. Deaf dogs make great pets, and some people will argue, listen more than their dog that is not deaf. Watch Joe’s Dog Pack Story. Dogs can become deaf in many of the same ways that humans can: injury, old age or [...]
Gilbertsville Veterinary Hospital supports New Leash on Life USA http://www.newleashonlife-usa.org/. New Leash is a 501(c) (3) non-profit, prison-dog training program, dedicated to improving the life of inmates and saving the lives of dogs. One of New Leash on Life’s new programs is "Saving and Reclaiming Lives", which addresses the needs of wounded warriors returning from [...]
If you elect to have a private cremation for your pet, did you know that you have a wide variety of options? There are many private cremation options to remember your pet in a beautiful way. For no additional cost, your pets ashes can be returned to you in a cedar chest with a customized gold [...]
All dogs even nice ones can bite. It is proven each year as millions and millions of dog bites are recorded. The best way to prevent it is through education. Each year during the 3rd week of May, we focus on dog bite prevention. In Montgomery County alone there are a reported 1500-1600 dog bites annually. [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
Use the guide below to determine your pet's age in human years. This information was supplied by Antech Diagnostics 2008 6 Years in Human Age My pet is less than 20 pounds so they are approximately 40 years old in human years. My pet is between 21 - 50 pounds so they are approximately 42 years [...]