The weekend that kicks off summer, vacations, and fun in the sun can be stressful and irritating not only to you, but also to your pets. It is one of the busiest weekends for travel, BBQ’s and other celebrations. Please take these safety tips into consideration when planning your fun. If traveling with your pet,… [Read More]

Runny Eyes (Epiphora)(Excessive tear production in dogs and cats) Watery ocular discharge is a common concern of pet owners. Excessive tears drain down the pet’s face and, in time, the chronic exposure to moisture produces skin irritation, infection, and odor. The fur becomes stained reddish brown due to tear pigments called porphyrins, an especially non-cosmetic… [Read More]

Advanced Animal Care Center Telephone and fax number631-367-7387 and 631-367-7414Website: www.advancedcareforpets.com Blood Work: CBC and Chemistry Panel What does it mean when a veterinarian says she needs to run some blood work on your pet? Blood work – presurgical or otherwise – is usually a combination of a complete blood count (CBC) and a blood… [Read More]

Advanced Animal Care Center260 Evergreen AvenueHuntington Station, NY, 11746 Phone: (631) 367-7387 Fax:(631) 367-7414 advancedcareforpets.com FIREWORK AND THUNDERSTORM PHOBIAS How to deal with the problem in the short term?DrugsThese may be useful in some cases but should only be given under veterinary supervision. Remember they should be given so they take effect BEFORE any noise… [Read More]

Advanced Animal Care Center260 Evergreen AvenueHuntington Station, NY, 11746 Phone: (631) 367-7387 Fax:(631) 367-7414 advancedcareforpets.com OBESITY I have been told that my dog is obese and must be put on a diet. Is this true?Nearly one-third (33%) of all adults in the United States are obese. Unfortunately, this same number now applies to our pets…. [Read More]

Advanced Animal Care Center260 Evergreen AvenueHuntington Station, NY, 11746 Phone: (631) 367-7387 Fax:(631) 367-7414 advancedcareforpets.com INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE What is inflammatory bowel disease?Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a chronic disease of the intestinal tract. Occasionally, the stomach may be involved. Most dogs with IBD have a history of recurrent or chronic vomiting or diarrhea. During… [Read More]

The Power to Alter Your Pet’s Genes’ BehaviorYou may not realize it, but you and your pet have spent your lives altering your genetic activity. When you took your first sip of wine or beer, you turned up the volume on your body’s genetic ability to detoxify alcohol. Every summer, when you strive for that… [Read More]