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What To Do If Your Pet Has Fleas & Ticks

What To Do If Your Pet Has Fleas & Ticks By Dr. Karen Farnan, Associate Veterinarian Fleas and ticks are common in this area, and they can carry diseases and cause itching and dermatitis. Ticks can carry Lyme Disease, Ehrlichiosis, Anaplasmosis, and sometimes even Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. These diseases…

7 Springtime Pet Tips

By The Veterinary Team
February 23, 2022
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7 Springtime Pet Tips By Dr. Tracy Appelbaum, Medical Director & Partner Spring is almost here and everyone is excited to experience some much-needed outdoor time, our pets included. Long walks, dog park sessions and naps on the sunny window sill are on everyone’s minds! Here are just a few tips…

Pet Flea and Tick Prevention

Pet Flea & Tick Prevention By Dr. Meegan Weiler, Veterinarian Flea and tick prevention. Not a super exciting topic unless you get fleas in your house or your pet gets Lyme disease, then it becomes a very critical discussion. Keep in mind if your pet gets fleas only 5% of…

Spring is coming… Are you and your pet ready?

Spring is coming… Are you and your pet ready? By Dr. Janet Weistock, Veterinarian If you are not a winter person, then I’m sure you’re ready for spring. Here are some tips for getting your pet ready for the spring season. First, if you don’t have your pet on year round heartworm…

How to Prepare Your Pet for Spring

How to Prepare Your Pet for Spring By Asha Gamble, Client Relationship Manager Now that spring is upon us, it’s time for us to get a few things in order. We need to deep clean our homes, organize and put away our winter things and prepare our pets for the…

Spring Has Sprung – Seasonal Pet Tips

Spring Has Sprung – Seasonal Pet Tips By Dr. Steven Wolchinsky, Managing Veterinarian Now that you’ve made it through the winter you’ll be anxious to get outside with your pet and start your Springtime activities. Everything from gardening to spring cleaning is on the list as you prepare to get…

Don’t Let Your Pets Fall for Ticks this Season

By The Veterinary Team
September 1, 2018
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Don’t Let Your Pets Fall for Ticks this Season By Dr. Steven Wolchinsky, Managing Veterinarian With the onset of cooler weather, you may be tempted to start dropping your guard against ticks, but did you know that the late summer and early autumn is the peak time for these pesky…

Fleas, Ticks and the Diseases They Carry

Fleas, Ticks & The Diseases They Carry By Dr. Steven Wolchinsky, Managing Veterinarian Spring is here and with the warmer weather, fleas and ticks will abound. That means it’s time to start flea and tick preventative treatments, if you haven’t already, as these pests can be a nuisance in more…

5 Summertime Tips For A Pet Safe Season

5 Summertime Tips For A Pet Safe Season By Dr. Janet Weistock, Veterinarian As summer approaches and the weather gets hotter, why not take the opportunity to get your pets (and yourself) outside. More activity is great for your furry friend, but there are some precautions and things to be aware…

Pets vs. Pests: The Game is On

Pets vs. Pests: The Game is On By Dr. Steven Wolchinsky, Managing Veterinarian The basketball season is at its peak, where the nations greatest are competing for the top spot. But did you know there’s an even bigger competition happening right in your home? That’s right, it’s the start of flea…

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