Orange cats, calico cats, tortoiseshells — what’s going on here? Are orange cats always male? Are three-colored cats always female? Do I need a degree in genetics to understand how coat colors work in cats? No, not really. There are a few simple facts to know. Bundles of information The colors of a cat’s coat [...]
There’s lots to like about the popular Shih Tzu
This week we are thinking about the Shih Tzu, a small breed that has been popular since it was introduced into the United States in the 20th century. I remember a high school friend who lived in an upscale neighborhood in Manhattan. She proudly informed us in 1971 that she had just gotten the very [...]
Lessons learned from a sick goldendoodle…
Remember my brother-in-law Joey and his pet epiphany? From dogless neophyte to proud buddy of a goldendoodle named Farrell, we knew we had a true convert to the dog faith. So what happens when Farrell goes missing? Or worse, when he spends a week in our hospital, sick as a dog? We got the phone [...]
Celebrate spring outdoors with your Dog
Ah, the first glimpse of spring — wonderful — although as I write this, it’s a cold day with a bitter wind. My dogs, however, have it figured out. They know it’s spring and are ready to wake up from a long, dispirited winter nap. It’s as if the winter makes them almost physically ill. [...]
Bunnies make great pets with proper care, commitment
Rabbits make a nice alternative to a dog or cat. They are rarely aggressive, don’t have to be walked and usually learn to use a litter box quite easily. Their average life span is 5-10 years, reaching breeding age at 6 months. Early spay/neuter at 4-6 months is recommended to decrease behavioral issues in males [...]
The purr: Charming mystery of the cat world
Why do cats purr? Only the cat knows. We aren’t even sure how the purr is produced. We do know that all felines, and felids, can produce the low vibrating sounds we associate with a happy, satisfied cat curled up on the bedspread after a good dinner. Scientists think the contraction of laryngeal muscles cause [...]
Your Vet’s – and Pet’s – worst nightmares
Veterinarians are “in the know.” We see, every day, the trouble your pets can get into. The daily grind for us is full of your worst nightmares. So, you ask, what does your vet fear? What can your pet get into that only the vet (and sometimes, not even the vet) can get him out [...]
The interesting case of Richie the schnauzer
There is always something new under the sun. Just when the practice of veterinary medicine seems a daily repetition of ear infections, cat neuters and the occasional broken toenail, an interesting disease crops up that you haven’t seen in a long time — or maybe never at all. This leads us to Richie the schnauzer [...]
Don’t forget to stimulate your Dog’s mind
It’s March. My Labrador retriever’s got the winter blues. Actually, all three of them do. Why shouldn’t they? All they do is sleep the day away. In the late winter, most dogs, especially the sporting breeds that are built for activity, are out of sorts, depressed, bummed out. Remember when you were a kid, before [...]
* Welcome May as we continue Pet Wellness Month! **
Enjoy the savings on our discounted Dog & Cat Wellness Packages for the month of May! Give us a call or stop in to make an appt!! Details on each can be found on the following pages: http://www.newburghvet.com/our-services/pet-wellness-services/adult-cat-wellness-packages/ http://www.newburghvet.com/our-services/pet-wellness-services/annual-adult-canine-wellness-packages/ Note: Wellness packages may not be cancelled or refunded. Benefits may not be transferred to another dog or [...]