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Veterinary Blog
Check out the latest educational articles and tips from the Tri-State Veterinary Hospital team.
Understanding Cat Over-Grooming: Causes and Solutions for Hair Pulling and Itching
Cat over-grooming him/herself and pulling hair out! Parasites, like fleas and mites, will cause a cat to overgroom, lick excessively, pull hair out, and itch. Treating the cat for the particular parasite is imperative to get rid of the primary cause. Medications may...
Rely on Experts, Not Dr. Google, for Your Pet’s Health
Forget Dr. Google! Don't delay pet care while you surf for answers. We receive many phone calls from the pet owner stating they need an appointment because their pet is diabetic. When asked if their pet has been diagnosed with diabetes, they usually respond with "No...
How to Get Rid of Fleas on My Cat
Help! My cat has fleas! Fleas are best found on a cat by looking along the cat’s belly, around the lower back and the tail base, as well as around the head. You may actually see the flea scurrying around or you may only see flea dirt. Flea dirt is flea poop, which is...
Choking Hazards for Pets – What to Look Out For
Choking Hazards for Pets - What to Look Out For As pet owners, we must always ensure our pets are safe. We provide them with food, sufficient exercise, and love and affection. Choking is a risk, nevertheless, one we frequently ignore. Pets can choke on objects too...
Tips for Helping Your Pets Adjust to Back-to-School Season
Tips for Helping Your Pets Adjust to Back-to-School Season The change in household dynamics that comes with back-to-school time frequently impacts our cherished pets. Our canine friends could become stressed, bored, or experience separation anxiety as families resume...
Navigating Pet Health Emergencies: Urgent Care vs. Emergency Care
Navigating Pet Health Emergencies: Urgent Care vs. Emergency Care Our family is not complete without our furry friends. Like us, they are susceptible to sudden health problems and accidents that require rapid medical attention. Knowing the difference between urgent...
Keep Your Pet Hydrated During the Summer
Keep Your Pet Hydrated During the Summer Pet owners must be on the lookout for dehydration in their beloved pets as summer draws closer. During these hotter months, heat exhaustion and dehydration are significant causes for concern because they can result in serious...
Canine Lyme Disease
Lyme disease is a common infectious disease in the Northeast. It is endemic in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Lyme is a bacterial disease ( Borrelia burgdorferi) transmitted through the bite of the deer tick ( Ixodes scapularis ). Hosts for this tick include...
Using Parasite Preventives Safely
It's flea and tick season which means it's time to start using monthly prevention products on our cats and dogs if you haven't been already. Just giving a general reminder to please LOOK carefully at the packaging and make sure you have the RIGHT product for your...
Curbside check-in during covid-19 why can’t I come in with my pet?
We understand that you would like to be with your pet in the examination room. We enjoy having you there too. It's much easier for us to talk to you directly about your pet's health. However, right now we are required to follow guidelines issued by New York State that...