Veterinarian Archive
14 Jun 2016
The Importance of Vaccinating Your Pet Against Rabies
By Dr. Devon Seidman, DVM On 14 June 2016 In Veterinarian
What is rabies? Rabies is a virus that can infect all mammalian species, including humans! It is fatal for ALL species and is zoonotic (can be spread from animals to humans). The virus is shed in the
6 Jun 2016
Microchipping Your Pet
By Dr. Devon Seidman, DVM On 6 June 2016 In Veterinarian
Microchipping Microchipping is a simple way to greatly increase the chances of having your pet returned to you in the event that they are lost or stolen. According to Home Again, a major microchip manufacturer, 17% of
13 Mar 2016
Top 10 Dog and Cat Toxins
By Dr. Devon Seidman, DVM On 13 March 2016 In Veterinarian
One of the most important obligations of every dog or cat owner is to prevent their pets from eating toxins that are harmful to them. In no particular order, here are 10 of the most common toxins
16 Feb 2016
Pet Dental Health
By Dr. Devon Seidman, DVM On 16 February 2016 In Veterinarian
February is National Pet Dental Health Month. What better time to learn about your pet’s oral hygiene and how you can help maintain it? Subtle Signs of a Big Issue Dental disease is extremely common and affects
12 Feb 2015
The Psychology of Human-Animal Bonding: Why Do We Love Our Pets So Much?
By Martin Siegel, DVM On 12 February 2015 In Veterinarian
Most of us treat our pets like members of the family: we enjoy their company and we do everything we can to ensure their happiness and wellbeing, including providing them with veterinary care and emergency veterinary services
30 Jan 2015
Common Household Dangers for Pets
By Martin Siegel, DVM On 30 January 2015 In Veterinarian
Our pets are not humans. They don’t process information about the foreign objects inside and outside of your home the way we do. Consequently, they cannot always assess whether or not they are dangerous. The truth is
13 Jan 2015
Tips for Administering Pet Medication
By Martin Siegel, DVM On 13 January 2015 In Veterinarian
Pets love to eat. They will eat almost anything you put in front of them, no matter how gross, old, or inedible it may be. But pets don’t often enjoy eating their medication. Medication tends to be
23 Dec 2014
4 Common Dog Owner Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)
By Martin Siegel, DVM On 23 December 2014 In Veterinarian
For many dog owners, adding a dog to the family ranks among life’s most rewarding decisions. Dogs are unconditionally loving, intelligent and fun animals that add a great deal of joy and happiness to your life. However, many
29 Nov 2014
Pet Toxins and How to Avoid Them
By Martin Siegel, DVM On 29 November 2014 In Veterinarian
As a veterinary hospital, we regularly respond to pets that have been exposed to toxins. Many people think that because animals, especially dogs, seem to eat anything they can find, that they have hardy stomachs. But pets
19 Nov 2014
How to Interpret What Your Pet is Telling You
By Martin Siegel, DVM On 19 November 2014 In Veterinarian
Animals don’t show what they’re feeling the same way humans do. For certain monkeys, for example, a smile is actually a form of aggression. Through millions of years of evolution, every animal has developed its own form
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