- 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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Kitty Litter Box 101
How many of you feel challenged by your kitty’s litter box? It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the choices of litter, the types of litter boxes on the market, and even the daily maintenance of the litter box. To ensure
Posted in General Pets, Veterinary Services
Tagged Cats, Felines, Kittens, Kitty Litter, Litter Box
Joe Martins, DVM, Wins Community Choice Award
The Votes are in, and Dr. Joe Martins, owner Belle Mead Animal Hospital, is the Winner of the Best of the Best Veterinarians in Somerset County, New Jersey! The contest was conducted by My Central Jersey via the Courier News
Posted in Exotics, General Pets, News, Veterinary Services
Tagged Pet Health, Veterinarian, Veterinary Services
How fatty acids can improve your pet’s health
Continuing in our series on Pet Nutrition, you may have heard the term “fatty acids” used many times with regard to human health. The fact is, our pets require fatty acids for improved heath, too. In simplest terms, fatty acids
Posted in General Pets, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Services
Tagged Cats, Dogs, Veterinary Medicine
Detecting Heart Disease in Dogs and Cats
You can tell a lot about your pet by looking at them. But one thing you can’t see is their heart. Is it healthy or not? A pet may have developed heart disease, and even the most observant pet parent
Posted in General Pets, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Services
Tagged Cats, Dogs, Veterinary Medicine
Why Blood Work is So Important for Pets
It’s important that pet parents understand just how useful routine blood work is as a tool that allows veterinarians to discover abnormalities and potential health risks that can easily be missed during an office exam. Sometimes veterinarians find themselves needing
Posted in General Pets, News, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Services
Tagged Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Services
Final Voting Round – Community Choice Awards!
It’s been our pleasure to care for your pet(s) with our vision of Integrity, Excellence, Innovation, and Compassion. With our Fear Free approach, we do our best to listen to client concerns and educate pet owners on the most appropriate
Posted in Events, General Pets, News
Tagged Events, Pets
Common Causes of Pet Heat Stroke
As outdoor temperatures increase, the risk of pet heat stroke increases. Just like humans, your dog, cat, or small pet can succumb to heat stroke when his/her body temperature rises excessively. The normal body temperature for a dog or cat
Posted in Exotics, General Pets
Tagged Cats, Dogs, Exotics
A Lion Shave Can Keep Kitty Cool and Comfortable
A common reason many cats get taken to the groomer is for matting. Sometimes cats mat because they are older, overweight, arthritic, and just can’t get to certain areas on their body and groom as well. If owners don’t regularly
Posted in General Pets, Veterinary Services
Tagged Cats, Felines, Pet Grooming
Vaccine Update-Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus (RHDV-2)
Attention all rabbit owners! Belle Mead Animal Hospital is finally able to start sourcing vaccines for Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus (RHDV-2). Rabbit hemorrhagic disease is a highly contagious, fatal disease in rabbits. RHDV2 DOES NOT affect humans, but it can
Posted in Exotics, General Pets, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Services
Tagged Rabbits, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Services
National Dog Bite Prevention Week!
Every year one week is designated as National Dog Bite Prevention Week. The AVMA reports with an estimated population of 70 million dogs living in U.S. households, millions of people, most of them children, are bitten by dogs every year.
Posted in General Pets, News, Veterinary Services
Tagged Canines, Dogs, Puppies