Category Archives: General Pets
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
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.
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
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
Happy New Year from Belle Mead Animal Hospital
Wishing all our clients and friends a Happy, Healthy, Safe and Prosperous New Year!
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
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
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
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
Check your Pet’s microchip number free at Belle Mead Animal Hospital
Saturday, August 15, 2015 is a free “Check the Chip Day” at Belle Mead Animal Hospital to remind pet owners to not only have their pets microchipped but to also keep the registration information up-to-date. The information you choose like certain addresses, emails and