Mysterious Dog Respiratory Illness Although the new mysterious dog respiratory illness has not been confirmed on the East Coast in 2023 yet (December), information from the West Coast shows that dogs current on bordetella vaccine (3-way...
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Binghamton, New York 13901
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1445 Upper Front Street
Binghamton, New York 13901
Call Us Today | (607) 238-1246
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Pet Toxicology Experts Release State-Specific Top 20 Toxins List New Interactive Tool Allows Pet Lovers to Research Potential Dangers in Their Area MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (March 1, 2023) – In honor of Pet Poison Prevention Month in March, the...
Study Provides New Insights on Flea-Borne Bacteria With Implications for Cats and People Fleas are a bother. All pet owners, particularly cat owners, know the annoyance they present. But fleas pose more of a risk than just an...
As per new CDC guidelines for containing infectious diseases, Fur and Feathers Veterinary Care announces new guidelines for clients. 1. If you feel ill, please stay home. Reschedule your pet’s appointment or have a non-ill...
CANINE DNA TESTING These days, an increasing number of pet owners are using dog DNA tests to help diagnose existing symptoms. It’s a tempting idea. Just take a swab from your dog’s cheek and send it to a lab, and a few...
WALKING YOUR DOG Walking the dog can be a super stressful experience for many owners who have perhaps just adopted a dog or never got around to training them to have good leash skills. Getting your dog to listen to commands and be a...
CANINE PARVOVIRUS Canine parvovirus is a highly contagious virus that can affect all dogs. Unvaccinated dogs and puppies younger than four months old are the most at risk. The virus is spread by direct dog-to-dog contact and contact with...
BACK TO SCHOOL Back to school is different than usual this year. But whether kids are going back to classes or doing distance learning from home, schedule changes can be stressful for dogs. Stock up on toys and fill them with...
CANINE PERSONALITY CHANGE When dog-parents spend extra time scratching their dogs' bellies, take their dogs out for long walks and games of fetch, or even when they feel constant frustration over their dogs' naughty chewing habits,...
Dog Allergies Allergies in dogs can be triggered by numerous conditions and events, such as the changing seasons, snacks, or contact with certain outside elements. They can cause irritations that force a dog to return to the vet’s...
CHINCHILLAS Chinchillas are rodents native to South America. They are active and playful and, most, can become tame and bond with their owners. Don't expect them to like being held and cuddled like dogs and cats. They usually...
SUGAR GLIDERS Sugar Gliders are small marsupials in the same general family as a Kangaroo or Koala Bear. They are originally from the rainforests of Australia and Indonesia, and have been domestically bred as household pets in the United...
FIREWORKS SAFETY If you have a dog scared of loud noises, firwworks and dogs probably don’t mix well. Before the fireworks start, make sure you take your dog out to do its business. The last thing you want is accidents happening in the...
STATE AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMS CASE OF RABBIT HEMORRHAGIC DISEASE VIRUS 2 IN NEW YORK Reminds Rabbit Owners to Practice Proper Health and Sanitary Measures to Prevent Disease The New York State Department of Agriculture and...
Tuffy Pet Foods Pure Vita Salmon Entrée Recall October 11, 2021 – Tuffy's Pet Foods is issuing a voluntary recall of approximately 1,600 cases of Pure Vita Salmon Entree Dog Food in a Tetrapak carton following notification from the...
FDA In Brief: FDA Issues a Corporate-Wide Warning Letter to Company Associated with Contaminated Pet Food, Hundreds of Adverse Events For Immediate Release: August 17, 2021 The following quote is attributed to Steven M. Solomon, M.P.H.,...
Fromm Shredded can Entrée Dog Food Recall MEQUON, WI, (OCTOBER 1, 2021) - FROMM FAMILY FOODS is issuing a voluntary recall of approximately 5,500 cases of Fromm Shredded can Entrée dog food due to potentially elevated levels of...
PETTING THERAPY DOGS For college students under pressure, a dog may be the best stress fighter around. Programs exclusively focused on petting therapy dogs improved stressed-out students' thinking and planning skills more effectively than...
FDA In Brief: FDA Issues a Corporate-Wide Warning Letter to Company Associated with Contaminated Pet Food, Hundreds of Adverse Events For Immediate Release: August 17, 2021 The following quote is attributed to Steven M. Solomon, M.P.H.,...