- Belle Mead Animal Hospital
872 US Highway 206
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
Phone# (908) 874-4447
Fax# (908) 874-4144 - Voted Best Vet!
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Helping children through pet loss
As adults and parents, most of us can say we have experienced the loss of a loved one at some point in our lives, human or pet family member and friend. As adults, at some point we come to recognize
Posted in General Pets
Tagged children, Pet Loss, Pets
Second annual Howl-O-Ween event scheduled for October 29th
Looking for some family fun with your dog to celebrate Halloween? Come join Belle Mead Animal Hospital at the second annual Howl-O-Ween event at the Dog Park located at Ann Van Middlesworth Park in Hillsborough on Saturday, October 29, 2016.
Tips for raising a healthy ferret
Ferrets make wonderful pets. Most ferrets come from a place called Marshall Farms where they are spayed and neutered at a very young age to make better pets. Ferrets naturally have a very distinct odor about them, so they are
Posted in Exotics, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Services
Tagged Exotics, Ferrets, Pet Health, Pets, Pocket Pets
Why should I see my veterinarian when my pet is perfectly healthy?
You’ve all heard it before – your veterinarian urges you to bring your pets in for a checkup once or twice a year, even if they’re in apparently perfect health. But why? It can seem puzzling to some of us
Posted in General Pets, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Services
Tagged Pet Wellness, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Services
Another busy Bark in the Park Night
To those who were able to come out and visit with us at the recent Somerset Patriots “Bark in the Park Night” on July 19, 2016, thank you! We really enjoyed seeing you and hope you had as much fun
Posted in Events, General Pets, News
Tagged Dogs, Events
Help Us Win the Courier News Readers Choice Contest!
Time sure does fly! The Courier News has once again launched their annual Reader’s Choice Contest for the “Best of the Best” in Central Jersey. Belle Mead Animal Hospital is a contender in the People & Services / Veterinarian category
Posted in Events, Exotics, General Pets, News, Sheep and Goats, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Services
Tagged Animal Hospital, Veterinarian, Veterinary Services
Some pet behaviors may be related to hidden illness
Nipping. Scratching. Litter box issues. Leash pulling. Meowing at night. Urinating on the floor. Chewing shoes. Are these pet behaviors just part of being a “normal” dog or cat, or not? Actually, some common
Posted in General Pets, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Services
Tagged Cats, Dogs, Veterinary Services
Meet the Belle Mead Animal Hospital team at Bark in the Park Night in July
Summer is almost here, and it’s time to make plans for the Somerset Patriots “Bark in the Park Night.” The Belle Mead Animal Hospital team will once again have a table in the concourse at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater
Posted in Events, General Pets, News
Tagged Dogs, Events
Heartworm Disease – Treatment and Prevention
After treating several dogs for heartworm disease, I thought it would be informative to explain what heartworm disease is, how to treat it, and most importantly, how to prevent it. Heartworm disease is caused by a parasite called Dirofilaria immitis.
Posted in General Pets, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Services
Tagged Cats, Dogs, Heartworm
Flea Control and Disease Prevention for your Pets
What are Fleas? Fleas are tiny, wingless, jumping insects that feed on the blood of your pets and your family. The year has proven to be one of the worst flea seasons we have seen in over 20 years. All
Posted in General Pets, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Services
Tagged Canines, Cats, Dogs, Felines, Flea Control, Fleas, Pet Health, Pet Wellness, Pets, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Services