Water safety is important for people and pets this summer. Make sure to follow these safety tips before heading out for some water fun. Determine if your dog likes water. It is important to know if you own a water dog or not. Just like people some pets are scared of the water. [...]
Question: Why Should I Crate Train My Dog? Crate training is a great way to provide a sanctuary of sorts for your dog. This “safe haven” is a useful tool in raising a healthy dog. It is becomes their “space” where they can feel safe and secure and can help with overall training. Crates [...]
I have never purchased a puppy from a breeder. What should I look for when selecting my puppy? When going to a breeder’s home to select a puppy try to view each puppy individually. This will allow you to meet each puppy’s personality on an individual basis. If you try to assess the entire litter [...]
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 [...]
Your pet can't talk and often shows no signs when something is wrong. So how do you know? To get a more complete picture of your pet's health, we ask clients to complete a Health Risk Assessment prior to their appointments. This allows your veterinarian to focus on what is important for your pet's health. The [...]
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 [...]
"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. [...]
Animal Rescue League of Berks County 58 Kennel Road, Birdsboro, PAtel: 19508; (610) 373-8830 email:[email protected] PAWSibilities Rescue 2048 Sumneytown Pike, Harleysville, PA 19438; (484) 485-7297 email: [email protected] Montgomery County SPCA 1059 Sweisford Road, Perkiomenville, PA 18074; (610) 754-7822 email: [email protected] Cat Angel Network PO BOX 3071, Stowe, PA 19464; [...]
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 [...]
October 14th - 20th is National Veterinary Technician Week. Our team of technicians play a vital role in maintaining the well-being of your pet(s). They strive to provide the highest level of care as well as support our pet parents with the latest knowledge to maintain a healthy lifestyle at home. Our technicians are [...]