Category Archives: General Pets
Belle Mead Animal Hospital Protocol Update
As we approach a year and a half into the pandemic, we want to thank all of our clients for their continued understanding as we all navigate this world together! We are writing this letter to update everyone on how
Detecting ticks on your pet is crucial to prevent disease
Is your dog tired or achy after a walk? Is your cat eating less than usual? These seemingly minor changes may indicate your pet has a tick-related disease, and you may not even realize it. Ticks are tricky. Even when you
Shockwave Therapy for Your Pet
The BMAH Pet Pain Clinic offers non-invasive Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT, or shockwave) for pets with certain conditions. Shockwave is a non-invasive treatment that uses pressure waves to treat various areas that are painful and stimulate a natural healing response.
Exciting blood test for Cats to detect Heart Disease
Heart disease is the silent killer of cats. One in six cats can be born with and develop heart disease in their lifetime. There are no outward symptoms, but now there is a blood test called a proBNP test that
Reducing cat carrier stress
Studies have shown that cats are seen by veterinarians on average far less frequently than dogs. And why is this? There can be many reasons, but one reason important to note may be that cats are so good at hiding
Exploring Cooperative Care for Your Pet
Cooperative Care is wonderful for animals that are afraid of veterinary procedures by giving them the ability to indicate they are not comfortable and would like you to stop what you are doing. Cooperative Care involves training an animal
An Oncology Consultation…What Is It?
Pet owners now have more health care options for their pets than ever before. Cancer care is one of these options and board certified specialists are available to help. When a pet is diagnosed with cancer, pet owners can elect
Home pet entry safety – Protect your home from unwanted guests
There was a story published a while back of an incident in Monmouth, a town in Kennebec County, Maine. It was rather alarming because it involved a rabid raccoon who snuck into a person’s home through a pet entry installed
When Rabbits Need Force Fed – Case Study
Rabbits who stop eating must be force fed by owners and veterinary staff in order to get their gut moving again to feel better and survive. This owner was having difficulty at first, but with some tips from BMAH and
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