Tag Archives: Veterinary Services

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

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

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

Posted in General Pets, News, Veterinary Services | Tagged , , |

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

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

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

Posted in Exotics, Veterinary Services | Tagged , , , , , |

Belle Mead Animal Hospital chosen “The Best” in Somerset County for 2017


We wish to extend our sincere thank you to all of our valued clients and supporters who voted for us in the 2017 Courier News Readers Choice contest. The Belle Mead Animal hospital team has once again been awarded “The

Posted in General Pets, News, Veterinary Services | Tagged , |

Anesthesia – is it safe?


Some pet parents still become fearful when told their pet may need anesthesia or surgery. Having concerns for a beloved pet is normal, but fear of the unknown can cause people to unfortunately disregard or delay important procedures such as spays and

Posted in Exotics, General Pets, Sheep and Goats, Veterinary Medicine | Tagged , |

Final week for Best Contest Voting! Help Us Win!


It’s the final week for Voting in the annual Courier News Readers’ Choice Awards for the “Best of the Best” in Somerset County. The contest ends on Friday, August 11, 2017. It’s been our pleasure to care for your pets,

Posted in Events, News | Tagged , |

Dr. Kim Somjen achieves certification as Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner


Join us in congratulating Dr. Kim Somjen who recently achieved her Certification as a Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner through the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine (UTCVM)! She began the certification process three and one-half years ago through the University

Posted in General Pets, News, Veterinary Services | Tagged , , |

Happy World Rat Day!


Did you know that pet rats make such wonderful companions that they even have their own holiday? World Rat Day occurs every year in April, and we want to take this moment today to introduce to you one of the

Posted in Events, Exotics, Veterinary Services | Tagged , , |

Cats are Silent Sufferers and the Orphan Species of pain control and medical care


Cats are the Orphan Species when it comes to care, diagnostics and treatment for many reasons. Even though there are more pet cats in the world than dogs, dogs get more veterinary care. Why is this? One of the Greatest

Posted in General Pets, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Services | Tagged , , |
  • Recent Posts

  • Archives

  • Categories