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When it comes to caring for your dog, vaccinations aren’t just a box to check—they’re part of a broader commitment to your pet’s lifelong health. In a busy, high-traffic place like New York, where dogs brush noses at parks, stoops, and sidewalks, the stakes are higher. Certain diseases spread quickly, and the law steps in…
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When your French Bulldog suddenly stops walking, it doesn’t feel like a medical event, it feels like a crisis. One minute they’re bounding toward the back door, the next they’re dragging their hind legs. If you’ve heard the words “intervertebral disc disease” (or IVDD) from your vet, you’re not alone—and you’re likely scrambling to understand…
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Vaccines are one of the most powerful tools we have to protect your dog’s health, but they don’t work instantly. Just like humans need time to build immunity after a flu shot, dogs also require time for their immune systems to recognize and respond to a vaccine. Understanding this timeline is key to keeping your…
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Vaccinating your cat is one of the simplest and most effective ways to keep them healthy and protect them from serious diseases. Beyond just safeguarding your feline friend, vaccinations also contribute to public health by preventing the spread of illnesses like rabies. For New York cat owners, understanding the costs and options for vaccinations can…
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When your furry friend is limping or in visible discomfort, it’s heartbreaking to think they might need surgery to fix a torn cranial cruciate ligament (CCL), the canine equivalent of an ACL in humans. The cost of surgery can be a big concern for pet parents in New York, where expenses tend to run higher…
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Vaccinations play a critical role in keeping your dog healthy and safe from a variety of potentially severe illnesses. Vaccines help build your dog’s immunity and protect them against infectious diseases, which can otherwise be challenging and costly to treat. By adhering to a proper vaccination schedule, you’re not only protecting your pet but also…
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Accurate diagnostics are crucial in veterinary care, especially when it comes to identifying the root cause of a pet’s health issues. Among the most common diagnostic tools for dogs are X-rays and ultrasounds. Each has its strengths and limitations, so making the choice between them is an important decision for pet owners. Of course, at…
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Cat’s have a heightened sensitivity to sounds, so it’s important to help keep their ears protected! Animals, and in this case cats, have heightened senses compared to their human counterparts. Cats have a remarkable sense of hearing that is a similar range to humans, but cats can hear many higher-pitched sounds that go undetected by…
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Learn the important signs and symptoms of abscesses in your feline friend! Abscesses are not uncommon in cats, but they’re not something you want to be left untreated or go unnoticed because they’re quite painful for cats. There are many causes for abscesses, and knowing what to look for and how to treat them is…
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Wipe, scoop, and spray towards a healthier environment for your cat! Being a cat parent is worth it — the snuggles and the fun in getting to know the unique personalities of cats — and then there is the dirty and less rewarding job of cleaning the litter box. You have to admit, tending to…
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