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info@meadowlandsvethospital.comHistory: The Australian Shepherd developed in California during the 1900’s. However, Australian Shepherds became more popular in the mid-twentieth century as the favorites of ranchers and cowboys for their unique herding talents. They did not enter the AKC Stud Book until 1991. The Australian Shepherd we know today was developed mainly in the U.S and [...]
Although chocolate is one of the most common food item dog owners know to keep there dog away from, there still tends to be a lot of myths and misconceptions surrounding it. Although it is a delicious indulgence for us it can be very harmful to your pet. I just wanted to take some time [...]
Nearly 100 million pets in the U.S. are overweight or obese, making weight the leading health threat to our companion animals today. According the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention 56% of dogs and 60% of cats were classified as clinically overweight (body condition score (BCS) 6-7) or obese (BCS 8-9) by their veterinary healthcare professional. That [...]
What Is Ringworm? Ringworm is a fungus and can be misleading as it is not a worm, nor is it always round. It is named for the round, raised, red ring usually seen in human infections. Healthy adult humans are resistant to infection unless there is a break in the skin such as a scratch. Elderly [...]
Ticks When most people think of ticks in New Jersey, they think black-legged ticks (deer ticks, Ixodes scapularis), which transmit Lyme disease, or American dog ticks (Dermacentor variabilis), both often found on canine companions. The lone star tick (Amblyomma americanum) has been a problem in the southern part of the state and there are indications it may [...]
Parvovirus typically affects young puppies but can also affect unvaccinated or under-vaccinated adult dogs. Certain breeds like Doberman Pincers, Rottweilers, and Pit Bulls are at an increased risk. Most dogs contract Parvovirus through exposure to an infected dog’s feces. The virus is shed in the feces 4-5 days after exposure, and clinical symptoms do not [...]
In recent news, the tick crisis has been gaining a lot of attention. Not only are we finding there are more ticks than previously thought, but also that they are now carrying more diseases widespread than ever. This is resulting in the number of tick-borne related illnesses reaching record highs. Over 1,000,000 dogs tested positive for [...]
I have had several guinea pigs and I can personally tell you they all had such unique personalities. Over the years as a veterinarian I have met many of little guys. I can tell you they are as much a part of a family as any dog or cat. However there is a lot of [...]
What Are Stem Cells? Stem cells are unspecialized cells with the ability to differentiate into specialized building blocks of organs and tissues. They are the natural repair cells in the body of your furry friends. All animals have them and they are the way we repair injuries such as a torn ligament or a broken [...]
Acute Caudal Myopathy or commonly known as Swimmers Tail is a condition that usually occurs after excessive swimming or swimming in cold water but can also be caused by excessive wagging or strenuous exercise. Swimming can provide hours of fun and entertainment, as well as great exercise to both you and your dog. However, like [...]
