VETERINARY BLOG

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Veterinary Blog

Check out the latest educational articles and tips from the Tri-State Veterinary Hospital team.

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...

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How to Get Rid of Fleas on My Cat

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...

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Choking Hazards for Pets – What to Look Out For

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...

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Tips for Helping Your Pets Adjust to Back-to-School Season

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...

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Keep Your Pet Hydrated During the Summer

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...

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Canine Lyme Disease

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...

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Using Parasite Preventives Safely

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...

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