Veterinarian Carroll Gardens

Because navigating emotional wellness with a four-legged furry friend is always better!   You may have noticed dogs roaming in unconventional places — airports, restaurants, and even shopping malls — and while service animals are quite recognizable, what is an emotional support animal (ESA)?   Our furry best friends complete our families — not only…

Dog birthday ideas for planning the perfect pawty!   Your furry best friend is an extension of your family — after all, they go practically everywhere with you, and when you refer to them as your child, everyone knows who you’re talking about!   It’s only natural that they get a birthday party in their…

Because cracked dog paws aren’t the only burden the cold weather can bring.   Carroll Gardens in Brooklyn often experiences the best winter weather mother nature has to offer — whites outs that line the streets and freezing temperatures that call for layer after layer (after layer) — this can be bliss when you’re well-prepared,…

Dogs drinking water is a normal part of their daily life, but when does it become an issue and raise red flags to their health?   Dogs drink water because they’re thirsty and when their bodies become low on water, it will cue thirst. Dogs lose water through panting — since dogs only sweat through…

Pet parents take on caring for their animals just as much as people care for their human children, but unlike kids, animals can’t verbally communicate to tell alert someone if something is wrong. Until a pet translator is invented, pet parent’s will have to rely on body language their pet provides to understand what’s going…

In the first part of this series, we looked at breeds that may not be ideal for a hike in the great outdoors couple of tips to follow before you embark on your trail training, and why it’s important to schedule a visit to your local animal care clinic to ensure the health and safety…

The 4th of July can be a nerve-wracking holiday for any dog. Dogs don’t understand fireworks, so when there’s a sudden explosion in the sky accompanied by an extremely loud noise — which is made even worse by a dog’s acute sense of hearing — it’s no wonder why many dogs get scared and freak…

Too often, dogs eat things that are toxic or inedible. If you’ve had a chance to read our first blog in this series, then you already know about the many reasons why dogs eat things they shouldn’t, and in our last blog, we talked about what you should do if you think your dog ingested…

The 4th of July is almost here, and it can be an anxiety-ridden holiday for any dog. It’s perfectly natural for a dog to get anxious on the 4th of July, even if that same dog is calm the other 364 days out of the year. Dogs have no idea what fireworks are; all they…

Adopting a dog from a shelter is the best way to bring a new family member into your home. From buying a dog at a pet store to buying a dog from a breeder, there are lots of ways to bring a new member into your family. However, adopting a dog from a shelter is…