It’s mid-August, and for many of us that means school shopping, college drop off, and last minute vacations or beach days as we squeeze in the last “dog days of summer.” Our routines are off. Our schedules are hectic. Tourist traffic is heavy. And we’re starting to long for the more “predictable” schedule of fall…. [Read More]
Hypothyroid dogs classically are overweight and tend to be inactive.
Hypothyroid dogs classically are overweight and tend to be inactive. But the condition often goes undiagnosed. Here’s more: Hypothyroidism DEFINED. Hypothyroidism is the condition where one has inadequate active thyroid hormone. It is a common human ailment and is also the most common hormone imbalance of dogs. The Solution Isn’t So Simple. It seems like… [Read More]
What Long Island Pet Parents Say About The Caring Vet
Zen. Calm. Comforting. Never rushed. Loving. Kind. Professional. Compassionate. These are some of the words that OTHER VETERINARIANS — who come to Long Island to have Dr. Selmer mentor them in some aspect of their holistic veterinary training — are most surprised our patients use to describe their experience with us. We save ALL of… [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]
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]
The Importance of the Pet Parent / Veterinarian Relationship
I do a lot to build trust with my clients and their pets. For starters, I offer longer appointments, a focus on education, thorough examinations and a zen environment for my clients. I also maintain a singular focus in my clinic: veterinary medicine. This means I don’t offer boarding or grooming services or have… [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]
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]