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Dental Health Tips for Your Dog

February 15, 2018

February is Dental Health Month—have you checked out your dog’s pearly whites lately? Dental care is often overlooked when it comes to our canine companions! Below, a Sayville, NY veterinary professional gives you a few tips for keeping your dog’s oral health in tip-top shape. Mouth Examinations About once a week or so, sit down with your canine companion in a well-lit area and give his teeth and gums a quick once-over. Gently peel back … Read More »

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8 Fun Ways to Spoil Your Cat

August 15, 2017

Cats may be small, but these cute and quirky furballs manage to take up some pretty big places in our hearts. Fluffy definitely deserves to be pampered a bit! We all know that kitties like catnip mice and soft beds, but there are many other cute ways to activate your pet’s purr. Read on as a Sayville, NY vet lists some great ways to pamper your kitty. Apps Did you know that you can download … Read More »

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National Pet ID Week

April 15, 2017

National Pet ID week starts April 16th! Making sure that your pet has proper ID is one of the best things you can do to protect your furry best friend. Read on as a Sayville, NY vet discusses pet IDs. Lost Pets Did you know that nearly one in three pets will become lost at some point in their lifetimes? Sadly, over ten million pets go missing in the US every year. While some pets … Read More »

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5 Reasons to Be Thankful for Pets

November 15, 2016

Thanksgiving is right around the corner! As you make your preparations for the big day, your furry friend may very well be underfoot the whole time, just looking adorable and supervising your work. When it comes to things we should be grateful for, our animal companions are definitely on the list! Below, a Sayville, NY vet lists some great reasons to be thankful for your pet. Smiles and Laughter Dogs and cats have a way … Read More »

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Heartworm Awareness Month

April 1, 2016

Heartworms pose a serious risk to Man’s Best Friend. These dangerous worms can make your canine companion very, very sick, and can even be fatal! April is Heartworm Awareness Month, so this is a great time to spread the word about the importance of heartworm prevention. Read on as a local Sayville, NY vet discusses heartworms, and tells you how to keep your beloved pet safe from them. What Are Heartworms ? Heartworms are parasites … Read More »

Posted in Dog Care, General Health, Illness & Disease Tagged heartworm awareness, heartworm transmission, preventing heartworms, symptoms of heartworm, treating heartworm, vets Oakdale NY, vets Sayville NY, what are heartworms
How to Give Your Dog a Pill

November 1, 2015

Just about every dog will need to take a pill at one point or another. As dog owners know, it can be easier said than done getting a dog to swallow it! Below, your Sayville, NY veterinarian tells you about some of the ways you can give your dog the medication he needs. Hide the Pill One of the easiest ways to get your dog to take a pill is to hide in food or … Read More »

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Cats and Scratching

July 1, 2015

Is your furball tearing up your furniture? Scratching is a common complaint among cat owners. In this article, a local Sayville, NY veterinarian discusses Fluffy’s manicure habits. Why Cats Scratch Scratching is actually a deep-rooted, instinctive behavior in our feline friends. In the wild, cats depend on those sharp little claws for survival. Those nails help Fluffy catch her dinner, climb to safety, and are her main defense from predators and other animals. Therefore, our … Read More »

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