Posts by Alex Wells
Spaying a Cat: The Benefits and Cost
Originally Published on:Care.com Whether you’re a seasoned cat owner or just jumping into pet ownership, you may not know whether to spay your cat or what it even means. Read on to find out the basics of this common procedure. What Is Spaying? Spaying a cat means surgically removing the reproductive organs (uterus and ovaries)…
Read MoreThe Pet Owner’s Guide to Cat Pregnancy
Not sure what to expect now that your cat is going to be a mom? Here’s everything you need to know about cat pregnancy, including how you should care for your furry friend and prepare for the birth. Is your cat going to be a mom? Congratulations! Now it’s time to prepare your cat (and…
Read MoreConversations with Creative Women interviews our Founder Taylor Truitt, DVM
“Stay. Heal. Chill.” That’s the motto of The Vet Set, the new Manhattan-based veterinary practice which offers both office visits and house calls. According to Dr. Taylor Truitt, co-founder and CEO, “Veterinary medicine hasn’t changed in decades. It’s time to bring it up to speed in the same way human medicine is being delivered, and…
Read MoreBordetella Vaccine
Bordetella is a bacterium that causes upper respiratory infection in dogs. It is one of the more common causes of “kennel cough” and the vaccine is therefore often required by daycare and boarding facilities. Some groomers will also require the vaccine. Bordetella causes a dry cough, often with retching. The cough is typically described as…
Read MoreRabies Vaccine
Rabies is considered a core vaccine, meaning that it should be given to all dogs and cats no matter what their lifestyle is. State law also requires Rabies vaccinations for all dogs and cats in New York. The following should serve to better describe this disease, why we vaccinate against it and explain why your NYC…
Read MoreFeLV Vaccine
FeLV stands for feline leukemia virus. This vaccine is recommended for cats that go outside. Indoor only cats are not at risk of infection with this virus unless they live with a FeLV positive cat. The virus itself is a retrovirus that causes immune deficiency and blood disorders. Infected cats are prone to infections and…
Read MoreFVRCP Vaccine
The FVRCP vaccine is a combination vaccine, meaning it contains vaccines for multiple diseases in one injection. These are Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus and Panleukopenia (FVRCP). It is given in a series of 3-4 injections to kittens starting at 6-8 weeks of age, and then a booster is given 1 year after the final kitten…
Read MoreDA2PP Vaccine
The DA2PP vaccine is a combination vaccine, meaning it contains vaccines for multiple diseases in one injection. These are Distemper, Adenovirus, Parvovirus and Parainfluenza. It is given in a series of 3-4 injections to puppies starting at 6-8 weeks of age, and then a booster is given 1 year after the final puppy shot. After…
Read MoreLyme Disease
Lyme disease is a concerning tick-borne infection for us in this region as it can affect both dogs and humans. The Eastern coastal states have the highest prevalence of Lyme disease in the country. While we may not see too many ticks here in Manhattan, many of us travel outside of the city with our…
Read MoreLeptospirosis Vaccine
Leptospirosis is a potentially fatal infectious disease that was once thought to mainly affect hunting dogs or dogs in more rural environments. However, it appears to be affecting more urban dogs in recent years and should therefore be on our radar here in New York City. The following should help to describe the disease itself…
Read More