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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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
What is Cryosurgery? Cryosurgery or cryotherapy is the application of extreme cold to destroy abnormal, disease, or unwanted living tissue like a wart or a cyst. Cryosurgery is used to treat a number of diseases and disorders, especially skin conditions. This treatment allows growths to be removed without actual cutting. The application of intense cold [...]
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 [...]
