Did this headline get your attention? I hope so because despite a lot of media attention, dog obesity is STILL on the rise. This matters because while your dog isn’t considering how they look in a bikini, this obesity is costing him… and you. In 2016, 1.3 million dog owners submitted over $60 million… [Read More]
Why Does Your Vet Need To Perform Another Test?
I’m not only a veterinarian. I’m a pet parent and i was a Long Island pet parent before I became Long Island’s holistic veterinarian. This means, I know how it feels to have your veterinarian recommend additional testing for your pet, and additional expense for you. x The bottom line is this: Effective veterinary care… [Read More]
Building Trust and Eliminating Suspicion as a Veterinarian
This past weekend, I posted a “public statement” about my own (lack of) involvement with Selmer’s Pet Land, a pet store owned and operated by some of my family. In it, I noted that after only a few months of seeing pet patients on site (much the way Banfield stores have set up shop… [Read More]
The Caring Vet and Selmer’s Pet Land (Clearing Up the Confusion)
After reading a heated post on a local Facebook page this morning — regarding puppy mills and the puppies purchased (or being sold) at Selmer’s Pet Land in Huntington — I felt like I needed to make a public statement. First, to answer the largest question regarding my involvement with Selmer’s Pet Land: It… [Read More]
The Increasing Demand for Holistic Veterinary Care on Long Island
I’ve long said that trends in veterinary medicine follow trends in human medicine. That’s why it’s no surprise to see the increasing demand for holistic (often called “alternative”) treatment modalities for pets going up, not only on Long Island, but across the country. As more and more people are seeing the power of modalities like… [Read More]
CoCo Loves the Caring Vet
Coco is an almost-three-year-old mal-shi, which is an adorable mix between a maltese and a shih tzu! As soon as Cathy Valenzano saw him, she knew he would be coming home with her. Cathy says this little guy is “beyond full of affection” and falls in love with everyone he meets. It’s no wonder the… [Read More]
Help For Those Battling Canine Cancer
Cancer is a diagnosis that no veterinarian wants to give and no pet parent wants to hear. However, as I stated in my book, The Best of Both Worlds, cancer is NOT an immediate death sentence. (You can order your book here.) If you’re waiting on test results to come back, or have received a… [Read More]
Porchie Loves The Caring Vet
Meet Porchie. Porchie is an Abyssinian male cat. Although, many say he acts as a dog. Seriously, Porchie is a cat who loves to play fetch and entertain his parents. Energetic and playful, Porchie’s obsession is PetTao treats, and he will do anything to get them. He caught his parents’ attention while playing with a… [Read More]
Your Pet & The Summer Season: A Survival Guide
Summer is one of our favorite seasons here on Long Island. The kids are out of school, schedules become a bit more relaxed, vacations are planned, the days are longer and it’s just a great time to enjoy life. As a pet owner, however, the summer season brings with it unique concerns that may make… [Read More]
How To Choose a Veterinarian
I know that this topic isn’t typically found on a veterinarian’s website, but who you choose as a veterinarian will play a large role in your pet’s medical care. So, how do you choose the ABSOLUTE BEST veterinarian for you? First, you need to assess your veterinary “wish list.” Here are a few items… [Read More]