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In the news: Breakthroughs in Stem Cell Therapy – Cats with FCGS

Gingivitis is a condition in which the gum tissues that surround the teeth become inflamed. Stomatitis refers to inflammation affecting other soft tissues in the mouth, such as the inside of the lips, the tongue and under the tongue, or

Posted in General Pets, News, Veterinary Medicine | Tagged Stem Cell Therapy, Veterinary Medicine |

Rabbit teeth malocclusion – detection and treatment

What is a malocclusion you might ask? In simple terms, it refers to misaligned teeth. For rabbits, this is a serious condition. Here’s why. Rabbits are born with only one set of teeth – front teeth and back molars, but

Posted in Exotics, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Services | Tagged Exotic Companion Mammals, Pet Dental Care, Rabbits |

Happy New Year from Belle Mead Animal Hospital

Wishing all our clients and friends a Happy, Healthy, Safe and Prosperous New Year!

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Wishing One and All a Joyous Holiday Season!

Wishing One and All a Joyous Holiday Season! From the Belle Mead Animal Hospital team, Your Other Family Doctors

Posted in Exotics, General Pets, Sheep and Goats, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Services | Tagged Animal Hospital, Pet Health, Veterinary Services |

A fun afternoon with Reindeer and Friends

Thanks to all who were able to stop by Belle Mead Animal Hospital on Saturday, December 12, 2015 for a visit with Santa’s Reindeer! For those of you who couldn’t make it, following are some highlights of the afternoon.

Posted in Events, News, Veterinary Services | Tagged Events, Reindeer |

Save the Date! Santa’s live Reindeer are coming to Belle Mead Animal Hospital!

The holiday season is upon us, so time to get ready for some holiday cheer at Belle Mead Animal Hospital. Santa’s live Reindeer will return for their annual visit on December 12, 2015. The Reindeer will be on display in

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Euthanasia – Making a difficult decision more peaceful

It has been stated that as veterinarians we lose a patient or deal with death, an average of five times that of human doctors. This might be a combination of the fact that euthanasia is a legal and a viable

Posted in General Pets, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Services | Tagged Pet Loss, Veterinary Services |

Neurological conditions in pets – Case Study

A pet’s nervous system is composed of billions of neurons that form a complex network of pathways within the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. Disease in any one of these 3 circuits (encephalopathy, myelopathy, and neuropathy, respectively) can cause a pet to experience a lack of sensation and/or motor ability. It’s

Posted in General Pets, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Services | Tagged Potbellied Pigs, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Services |

Laser treatment helps bite wounds heal – Case Study

Infrared light has extraordinary healing properties, and the clinical effectiveness of laser therapy has been well documented through numerous studies. Its effect is photochemical rather than thermal, as in surgical lasers. Class IV lasers, such as the K-laser which is

Posted in General Pets, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Services | Tagged Canines, Class IV Laser Therapy, Exotic Companion Mammals, Felines |

Jessica Stephens, DVM, wins Honorable Mention in Veterinary Practice News competition

Join us in congratulating Jessica Stephens, DVM, Belle Mead Animal Hospital, for winning Honorable Mention in the Veterinary Practice News 2015 X-Ray Contest, “They Ate What?!” sponsored by Trupanion Pet Insurance. Dr. Stephens treated Willow, an 8 month old Australian

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