Tag Archives: Veterinary Services
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
Thanks for Your Vote of Confidence!
We wish to thank everyone who voted for Belle Mead Animal Hospital once again in the annual Courier News Best Contest! Your confidence in our Belle Mead Animal Hospital Team is sincerely appreciated. We will continue to treat every pet
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
Setting Client Expectations During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Once again, we sincerely appreciate everyone’s cooperation and patience as we adjust our protocols and procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic. Following are some things to keep in mind: 1. If you are emailing CustomerService@bmvet.com for a prescription refill, it will be
When to take your rabbit to the veterinarian
You have a pet rabbit. You are feeding it the recommended diet, and you take care to clean the cage daily. What other things should you look out for? Trim your rabbit’s nails It’s important to keep your bunny’s nails
Kids and Pets – Advice for introducing a new pet into your home
We all know how pets can enhance our lives and bring more love and joy into any home. However, even the most docile dog or cat can bring tears to a small child’s eyes if the interaction is not supervised
Nutritional Assessments for Dogs and Cats
There are many factors to be considered in assessing the nutritional needs of a dog or cat to ensure and promote optimal health. Good nutrition that you can trust which targets the pet’s individual needs based on a professional Nutritional
Cats Deserve Protection Too!
Most people with dogs in this area are diligent about protecting them against parasites, which include mosquitoes, fleas and ticks. Mosquitoes spread heartworm disease and fleas and ticks can harbor just as threatening diseases. Many people are under
Alternatives to help you avoid declawing your cat
Thankfully, owner requests for front-declaws at our practice are at all-time lows. (I say “thankfully” because as you will read below, declawing is not as benign as once presumed). However, these past few weeks we have had several calls from
Guinea Pig facts and basic husbandry
Thinking about adding a Guinea pig (or two) as a member of your family? Guinea pigs make great pets. However, a basic understanding about their care and feeding requirements will go a long way in managing your pet’s health and