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If you stepped outside in Brooklyn this weekend, you felt it immediately. The kind of cold that makes your eyelashes sting and your dog look back at you like, “Do we have to do this?” Winter Storm Fern didn’t just dust the sidewalks. It buried cars, turned curb cuts into mini snowbanks, and left plenty…
NYS Announces $10M for Animal Shelters: A Concrete Win for Animal Welfare New York just opened a fresh $10 million round of funding to renovate and expand animal shelters statewide; the eighth cycle of the Companion Animal Capital Fund. From our vantage point in NYC, stronger facilities mean safer housing, better infection control, and smoother…
When your dog starts limping or struggles to get up the stairs, the question of hip surgery isn’t just about dollars; it’s about their quality of life. In New York, the price tag for orthopedic care can feel like a moving target, shaped by everything from the size of your pup to the borough you…
Leptospirosis cases in dogs and humans might sound like a rare, textbook disease, but here in New York City, it’s hitting closer to home for both dogs and people. As rat populations grow and unpredictable weather creates the perfect storm for bacterial spread, cases are showing up more frequently in our hospitals and exam rooms…
When it comes to caring for your dog, vaccinations aren’t just a box to check—they’re part of a broader commitment to your pet’s lifelong health. In a busy, high-traffic place like New York, where dogs brush noses at parks, stoops, and sidewalks, the stakes are higher. Certain diseases spread quickly, and the law steps in…
When your French Bulldog suddenly stops walking, it doesn’t feel like a medical event, it feels like a crisis. One minute they’re bounding toward the back door, the next they’re dragging their hind legs. If you’ve heard the words “intervertebral disc disease” (or IVDD) from your vet, you’re not alone—and you’re likely scrambling to understand…
Vaccines are one of the most powerful tools we have to protect your dog’s health, but they don’t work instantly. Just like humans need time to build immunity after a flu shot, dogs also require time for their immune systems to recognize and respond to a vaccine. Understanding this timeline is key to keeping your…
Vaccinating your cat is one of the simplest and most effective ways to keep them healthy and protect them from serious diseases. Beyond just safeguarding your feline friend, vaccinations also contribute to public health by preventing the spread of illnesses like rabies. For New York cat owners, understanding the costs and options for vaccinations can…
When your furry friend is limping or in visible discomfort, it’s heartbreaking to think they might need surgery to fix a torn cranial cruciate ligament (CCL), the canine equivalent of an ACL in humans. The cost of surgery can be a big concern for pet parents in New York, where expenses tend to run higher…
Vaccinations play a critical role in keeping your dog healthy and safe from a variety of potentially severe illnesses. Vaccines help build your dog’s immunity and protect them against infectious diseases, which can otherwise be challenging and costly to treat. By adhering to a proper vaccination schedule, you’re not only protecting your pet but also…