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When Should I Consider Euthanasia For My Pet?

Deciding when it’s the right time to say goodbye to your pet is one of the hardest decisions we make as pet owners.  For some, it’s a difficult, but an obvious decision based upon the pet’s deteriorating condition.  But for other pets with chronic ailments the decision can be hazy.   As a veterinarian it’s important…

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Where Do I Get My Purebred Pet??

Just like many other facets of our lives, the decision to bring a new puppy or kitten into our lives often begins with a Google search.  Many people have a general idea of what kind of dog or cat they want, and many people will start searching for breeders right off the bat.  I want…

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Tips for Taking Your Cat on a Road Trip

Thinking about taking your cat on a road trip? Dr. Eva recently contributed some helpful tips to Popsugar Pets! See link below: http://www.popsugar.com/pets/How-Prepare-Cat-Car-Ride-39849701 photo credit: Flickr user Sharonhahndarlin  

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An Overview of Pet Anxiety and Management

Pets experience anxiety just like people do.  And while going into great depth of all the reasons behind pet anxiety is beyond the scope of this article, we will touch on some of the more common reasons pets experience anxiety and how to manage it.  Anxiety in pets can present itself in a variety of…

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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…

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4 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…

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Degenerative 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

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#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…

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Watch Dr. Taylor talk about pet winter safety on Celebrity Catwalk!

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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…

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