Holiday Hours
In order to best serve our clients and their pets we will be open until noon on December 24th and Decemeber 26th. Our regular business hours will apply during the New Years holiday.
Author Archives: Ronald Hirschberg
A Holiday Thanks to our Four Legged Friends
As the holidays arrive and we pause to give thanks to all the positive in our lives our thoughts turn warmly to our pets. Though at times demanding more than our time may seem to allow, remember that even the few moments for a pat on the head or a scratch behind the ears is… Continue reading
Holidays are not Always Happy for your Pet
As the cheerful greeting of “Happy Holidays” rings out this holiday season, remember that the same happiness may not be experienced by your pet. As families reunite and households become busy with all the plans, the family dog or cat is often left out of the focus. In some ways this is positive since cats in… Continue reading
How Does The Vet Clean My Cat’s or Dog’s Teeth?
In the previous post the importance of regular dental care by your pet’s caretaker is emphasized. As diligent as we might be in accepting this responsibility, cats and dogs as in people require periodic professional dental cleaning or prophylaxis. This is usually in a veterinary hospital that has full laboratory, surgery, dental and anesthesia capabilities. The… Continue reading
Pet Dental Care…Why Brush Cats’ and Dogs’ Teeth?
The most rapidly expanding service of veterinary medicine today is in the area of routine and advanced dentistry. In years past the emphasis on dental hygiene usually included feeding hard foods or offering crunchy dental treats with the occasional dental prophylaxis performed by your local veterinarian. Although brushing your dog’s or cat’s teeth was mentioned, it… Continue reading
Ribbons and Strings are for Wrapping…Not for Cats!!
As the holidays are rapidly approaching it is important to note that one of the most serious conditions that affect cats (as well as other pets) is a linear foreign body. This refers to the ingestion of such materials as ribbons, strings, tinsel, or thread which in some instances may actually have a sewing needles attached. The condition’s severity stems from the possibiilty… Continue reading
Chocolate…Great for the Holidays but not the Dog!
As the holidays approach various threats to your pet increase in likelihood. With Halloween just around the corner there is no more potentially serious substance available than chocolate. While there are many myths regarding chocolate such as causing parasites or imminent death with the ingestion of small quantities the truth is that chocolate can be… Continue reading
Does My Cat Have AIDs?
One of the first questions that a client often asks after their feline pet tests positive for Feline Immunodeficiency Virus is if their cat has AIDs. Then of course the second one is whether or not it is contagious to them. As previously stated there has been no evidence linking animal infection to humans. While a positive Feline Immunodeficiency Virus Test… Continue reading
New Brockton Animal Hosptial Video Released
In an effort to provide more clarity about our services, we have recently produced a short video giving an overview of our hospital, staff, services and how we can help your companion animal. Feel free to view it here or on YouTube.
Can I Get Leukemia or Aids from My Cat?
Feline leukemia virus and Feline Immunodeficiency can lead to serious disease in cats. Feline Immunodeficiency Virus is often referred to as the feline AIDS virus. While there are parallels to similar diseases that affect humans these two feline conditions have not shown any evidence that transmission to humans can occur. Feline Leukemia Virus has been shown to produce a… Continue reading