by Hackettstown Animal Hospital | Jun 23, 2023 | Blog
Unveiling Potential Risks: Common Diseases Transmissible from Pets to Humans Zoonotic diseases are illnesses that can be passed from pets to people and are more common than you may think. Your pet may appear to be perfectly healthy, but they can be carrying a...
by Hackettstown Animal Hospital | Jun 14, 2023 | Blog
The Ultimate Guide: How to Welcome a New Cat into Your Home In honor of Adopt a Shelter Cat Month—which should be every month, in our opinion—our team wants to smooth the way for bringing a new cat into your home. Cats are sensitive creatures, and it can be stressful...
by Hackettstown Animal Hospital | May 9, 2023 | Blog
How to Make Home Modifications for Your Arthritic Cat Cats rarely complain; therefore, it might be challenging to tell when they are experiencing arthritis pain until their food bowl is less than half full. However, the following easy home improvements can help your...
by Hackettstown Animal Hospital | May 9, 2023 | Blog
When Does Your Pet Need Emergency Care Because of a Limp? Usually, veterinary treatment for your pet’s lameness can wait until the following business day. However, if you are limping, you should immediately visit the nearest emergency veterinary hospital. Pets...
by Hackettstown Animal Hospital | Apr 10, 2023 | Blog
Make sure your pet doesn’t get Lyme disease. As the cold weather of winter slowly goes away and warm spring weather comes, bugs that have been sleeping wake up. This is why April is a great time for Lyme Disease Prevention in Dogs Month. Take steps to make it...
by Hackettstown Animal Hospital | Apr 10, 2023 | Blog
Everything You Need to Know About Heartworm in Dogs Heartworms are a type of roundworm that live in an animal’s heart, lungs, and blood systems nearby. This can cause heartworm disease, which can be fatal. Even though heartworm can be treated, it can cause...
