Disease Prevention

Natural Home Flea Control For Your Cats

There are many flea remedies for cats, so why not try things you have in your home?   Fleas can wreak havoc on our pets and our homes calling for flea prevention and flea control, and while there are many methods for mitigating these tiny and disruptive creatures, why not try a safe and natural…

Why Is My Dog Drinking A Lot Of Water?

Drinking water is a natural part of living.  The most common reason why dogs drink water is because they’re thirsty.  It’s important when it’s hot out or when your dog has completed exercising that your dog has access to fresh, clean water.  We never recommend limiting access to your dog’s water.  Dogs do not sweat…

Lyme 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…

Vaccines

Let’s talk about vaccines. We all know our pets need them, but sometimes it’s a little confusing as to why and how often. A vaccine is a substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity against one or several diseases, prepared from the causative agent of a disease, its products, or a…