Just like everyone I work with, I love animals. I’ve almost always had a dog. Even growing up, we had nothing, but we had a dog. I’ve always tried to work hard – waitressing, bartending, etc. I was also a travel agent for a while. When I applied for a receptionist position at a general …
It all began when I decided to foster a quadriplegic Yorkie. Simon stole my heart and created in me an understanding of special needs pets. Even though he cannot walk or even move his limbs much, he has a full life, with lots of love and entertainment. Living with Simon taught me to understand the …
Garden State Veterinary Specialists, a nearly 30-year resident of Tinton Falls, has continually expanded the variety of veterinary specialty services it provides to the community. The increased demand for emergency care and specialty services has led GSVS to consider relocation to a larger facility. After an extensive search throughout Monmouth County, GSVS have secured a …
“Your pet has cancer.” Those are sad, scary words. For many families, that is the end of their story, and they say their goodbyes to a beloved family member. For others, their journey is only beginning when they seek a consult with a veterinary oncologist. One of our GSVS family members made that journey with …
It’s the time of year when everyone wants to enjoy the beautiful warm weather. However, this weather predisposes your dog to heat stroke, which is an emergency situation that requires immediate veterinary attention. Dogs do not tolerate the heat as well as humans do. Their only method of releasing the heat from their body is …
The summer season provides a great opportunity for you to share some quality time with your pets outside. Many dogs love the water, but despite what you may have seen in the movies, cats do not particularly enjoy it. Another common misconception is that all dogs can swim. If you are introducing your dog to …
This year’s summer season promises to be a popular one for travel, with many people anxious to vacation away from home after a long pandemic-induced hiatus. Our pets have been spending more time than usual with us and are not used to being separated from their normal surroundings. Part of your vacation plans should include …
If your cat is overweight, a diet is a great place to start helping him or her lose weight. It can be hard, though not impossible, to get cats to exercise, so a diet is usually the best way to help our feline friends cut down a few pounds. Cats who are overweight or obese …
While almost everyone knows someone who has had cataract surgery, many people are unaware that our canine companions can get cataracts too! They may develop due to genetics, nutrition, diabetes, old age or trauma. Although most dogs are not reading, writing, driving or working, visual impairment from cataracts may still affect the quality of their …
Patellar luxation, also known as “trick knee” or “floating kneecap,” is a common condition seen in toy and miniature breed dogs. Occasionally, large breed dogs and cats are also affected by this condition. Most cases of patellar luxation are congenital and can affect both knees up to 50 percent of the time. Normally, the …
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