Disease Prevention
A pet emergency doesn’t wait for business hours, and it rarely looks the way you’d expect from a movie. Knowing what to do when your pet has an emergency in Brooklyn, before it happens, means you’re not scrambling to figure out logistics while you’re also scared for your animal. The Vet Set is an appointment-based…
New York’s Senate has passed a bill that would raise the stakes for anyone who abuses an animal. It’s named for Tucker, a shepherd mix fatally beaten in 2022. His killer pleaded guilty to multiple counts of animal cruelty but faced a maximum of two years, because current law caps each conviction regardless of how…
A dog locked in an apartment during a foreclosure. A cat left behind when a municipality declares a property abandoned. Those situations prompted New York lawmakers to include a proposed response in a 2026 animal welfare package, but the measure has not become law. If enacted, the amended bill would add abandoned-animal inspection duties in…
Dental care is one of the most misunderstood parts of a pet insurance policy, and it’s an expensive place to guess wrong. Between routine cleanings and the cost of treating advanced dental disease, owners often assume their plan covers more, or less, than it actually does. Here’s how coverage for pet insurance dental cleaning actually…
Fleas, ticks, and worms oh my! When it comes to parasites that barrage and cause discomfort in your canine companion, they’re not all that uncommon though they disrupt your dog’s health. From fleas, ticks, and worms, it’s likely that at some point in your dog’s life they’ll come face-to-face to with these annoying pests which…
Stay ahead of heartworm disease and protect your dog! Heartworm disease is a preventable canine disease, but the prevention treatment needs to be given on a consistent schedule to remain effective. It’s important to know more about heartworm disease to keep your dog protected and healthy. At The Vet Set, we provide both heartworm preventative…
Protect your dog from kennel cough as they go out and socialize with other dogs! Being with other dogs is important for the development and socialization of your dog, and there are some health issues to be aware of when they congregate in shared spaces — doggy daycare, dog parks, etc — including kennel cough. …
Keep your dog’s breath fresh and their teeth sparkling with these tips! When it comes to your dog’s health, there are many things to include in their wellness routine such as exercise, a healthy diet, and routine vet care. Apart from this basic care, their dental care often goes overlooked, but is just as…
It’s important that everyone stays happy and healthy in your home — learn all about the diseases our pets can give us. When your pet is under the weather — they’ve stopped eating, they’re sleeping a lot, or perhaps you can just sense an illness — your heart aches and you would do anything…
Getting rid of fleas can be tough, but with a little work, you can prevent and control them! Seeing fleas on your cat can be alarming — watching the tiny creatures scamper about their coat looking for a tasty snack and in the meantime causing itching and discomfort in your favorite feline friend. …