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info@meadowlandsvethospital.comYes they are!!! Electronic cigarettes, or e-cigs, are marketed as an alternative to cigarette smoking. These devices holds a cartridge containing a liquid solution that contains a base material, flavoring compounds, and nicotine. The base material is generally propylene glycol and either vegetable glycerin or polyethylene glycol. Most units can be reused or refilled. Glycerin [...]
Many dog owners love to take their pets along with them when they get in their car; whether it’s a short drive locally to the grocery store, or a longer trip. Most dogs love to ride in the car too! Unfortunately, many owners don’t realize the dangers that exist for their unrestrained pet in an [...]
1. Lyme Disease Transmitted by the bite of an infected deer tick. Symptoms range from joint pain, lethargy, and lameness to decreased appetite and fever. Signs of infection can take months to appear. It can be very difficult to treat and even more difficult to fully cure. Dogs do not get the tell-tale bullseye rash common [...]
Most dogs and cats, and sometimes other furry friends do not typically eat plants either inside or outside your house. However all animals have individual personalities and that includes interest in plants, grasses, and flowers. It is important to research if a plant is toxic before putting it into your home or garden. This list [...]
What foods are toxic for your pet? While any food that is foreign can upset your pets stomach there are certain foods that when eaten can lead to severe illness and even death. Listed are a few of the most commonly found household toxic foods, commonly ingested by dogs, cats, and pocket pets. Alcohol Alcoholic [...]
How do Monthy Heartworm Prevenatives Work? All approved heartworm medications work by eliminating the immature (larval) stages of the heartworm parasite. This includes the infective heartworm larvae deposited by the mosquito as well as the following larval stage that develops inside the animal. Unfortunately, in as little as 51 days, heartworm larvae can molt into [...]
History The blood sport of "bull baiting" began over 1,000 years ago in England. The American Pitbull Terrier was brought to the United States by immigrants from England, Ireland, and Scotland during the 19th century. Due to public outrage, bull baiting was banned in England in 1835. Bulldog breeders and owners then moved to the sport [...]
Please remember that just because there is a predisposition it does not mean your Pitbull will get some or any of these conditions. This blog is to serve as an educational guide. Hip Dysplasia An inherited disease that causes the hip joints to form improperly and leads to arthritis. You may notice lameness in the [...]
Yes it is bad and here is why! What causes heartworm disease? Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal disease in pets in the United States and many other parts of the world. It is caused by a blood-borne parasite known as Dirofilaria immitis that lives in the heart, lungs and associated blood vessels of [...]
First I want to give thanks to the thousands of people who tirelessly work day and night to help these animals in need. They are feeding them, walking them, cleaning them, administering medicine, finding homes for them, and sometimes saying good bye to them. These amazing people may be the only smiling face these animals [...]
