Adopting a new dog can be exciting, but making sure you choose a dog that fits in your life is very important. That’s why we’re here to help. Check out these 5 quick tips for adopting a new dog to get you started. We know that adopting a new pup is exciting, but it can […]
Beating the Bugs: Pest Control for Pets
When it comes to bugs, every animal owner can tell you they’re the worst part of summer! From biting flies to horse flies, mosquitoes, ticks, and more the general consensus is that they’re a nuisance at best, and an outright danger due to the diseases they can carry at worst. Even more so, due to […]
How Pet Insurance Can Really Help
When it comes to pet insurance, people often have many questions. Is it worth it? Can it really help me provide better care for my pet? How can it help? Our friends at Trupanion have done a great job putting together this infographic we wanted to share that shows a parallel story for one pet […]
The Benefits of Spaying and Neutering Yo...
Spaying and neutering has many benefits, including helping reduce the population of animals in need, reducing unwanted / unplanned litters, health benefits, and more. Keep reading to learn why you should spay or neuter your pets today! Getting your pets spayed or neutered (also know as getting your pet “fixed”) can reduce unwanted behaviors, such […]
What Is CCL in Dogs, and How Does Tightr...
What is the CCL in dogs? The cranial cruciate ligament, commonly referred to as the CCL in dogs, is one of the main stabilizing structures of the knee (stifle) joint in the hind limbs of canines. The CCL is a rope-like structure inside the joint that acts as a static (constant) stabilizer of the knee, […]
Update on North Jersey Canine Respirator...
At least one boarding kennel in the northern New Jersey area was recently affected by an outbreak of “kennel cough.” This generic term can refer to any of several viral or bacterial pathogens. Dr. Lori Walker and Dr. Ted Spinks of Animal Hospital of Sussex County collected vaccine data from affected dogs as well as sent […]