Posts by Alex Wells
Thinking of getting a rescue? Listen to Dr. Taylor on SiriusXM Doctor Radio Share Advice!
Dr. Taylor Truitt chats with Dr. Allen on SiriusXM Doctor Radio and fields calls about bringing a rescue pet into your family. The Vet Set encourages people to consider adoption when bringing a new pet into your home. Each year 7.6 million pets enter shelters and close to 3 million are euthanized per statistics from…
Read More4 Tips To Keep Those Winter Paws Healthy!
4 Tips For Winter Paw Health The winter months can be really hard on your dog’s paws. Between the extreme cold, different chemicals used to prevent ice, gravel, and dry conditions there’s many elements to protect those sensitive paws against. Here’s some tips to keep your paws in tip top shape! Trim those feathers and…
Read MoreDegenerative Myelopathy – An ALS-Like Condition in Dogs
Did you know that dogs can get a condition similar to ALS in people? Dr. Eva recently contributed to an article on this devastating disease, called Degenerative Myelopathy. See below: http://www.india.com/health/everything-you-should-know-about-an-als-like-condition-among-dogs-847169/ Photo Credit: Jolanta Kozikowska
Read More#WinterBestiesNYC Photo Contest
Capture your pet’s best indoor or outdoor winter looks for a chance to win over $1000 in prizes! Submit your pet’s winter pic to our Facebook, Instagram or Twitter pages with #WinterBestiesNYC by 2/21/16. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to find out which local dog park The Vet Set will be at over the next month…
Read MoreWatch Dr. Taylor talk about pet winter safety on Celebrity Catwalk!
Flying With Your Pets – Safety and Health Certificates
With the holidays upon us it’s time to start thinking about what we’re going to do with our fuzzy family members as we head out to travel to friends and family. Traveling during the winter months with our pets by car, air, or even sea can bring some undue stressors to our dogs…
Read MoreHoliday Hazards For Your Pet!
Are your pets safe this season? Every year as veterinarians we see pets suffer a toxicity from one of the things listed below. Please take a look and read! We promise you’ll learn something from the list no matter how pet savvy you are! Please share with your friends and family.
Read MoreSee Dr. Taylor Truitt talk about holiday safety!
Dr. Taylor Truitt talks to Antwan Lewis on Fox5NY about pet holiday safety! Our own Noah makes a cameo appearance!
Read MoreTop 5 Holiday Gifts For Your Pets!
Don’t forget your pet on your holiday shopping list! They give unlimited love to you year round, and they deserve a little something, too! We’ve compiled a list for your dogs and cats to keep them healthy, styled, and happy over the holidays! Shine for Dogs LED Collars and Leashes – Keep your…
Read MoreYes! Chocolate is bad for cats.
Is chocolate bad for cats? The typical cat doesn’t have a sweet tooth, but some cats may accidentally ingest chocolate via cookies, cakes, breads, ice cream or candy. Being an informed pet owner is key. Why Is Chocolate Bad for Cats? According to Dr. Taylor Truitt, a veterinarian and the co-founder of The…
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