May is Pet Cancer Awareness Month
May Newsletter Did you know that 1 in 4 dogs and 1 in 5 cats will develop cancer in their lifetimes? Early detection is important in treating cancer; the …
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April – Heartworm Prevention
Summer is fast-approaching, and that means you and our furry friends are spending more time outside. Staying up to date on your pet’s annual heartworm testing and keeping them …
March – Household Dangers
March is Pet Poison Prevention Month The picture shows common household poisons to watch out for. Being aware of them is a great first step in pet poison prevention. …
A trip to Kittel Family Vet shouldn’t stress your pet out
In a survey of pet owners, results indicated that the stress of taking your pet to the veterinarian’s office was a major reason for not seeking veterinary care. Your …
It’s More Than Just Bad Breath
It’s just Dog and Cat Breath. What’s all the Fuss About? Do you ever turn your nose up to your pet’s breath? Is it hard to sit next to …
Guidelines for Selecting a Pet
SELECTING A PET – GUIDELINES Seeking guidance before obtaining a new pet can prevent many behavior and health problemsin pets. Such a consultation will help you select the best pet …
LEPTOSPIROSIS (Lepto): It’s in your backyard!
Contrary to many other things we vaccinate our patients against, Lepto is a bacterial infection rather than a virus. Yet, vaccination is still an effective way to protect our …
Your Pet’s Body Language: Ladder of Fear/Agression
Working in the field of veterinary medicine, our staff is familiar with how important body language can be for us to understand and diagnose our patients properly, who can’t …
Hazards To Your Pets
Household Items/Medications Ibuprofen and aspirin Acetominophen Cold and flu meds Vitamins Diet pills “People” drugs/medications Tobaccproducts Detergents Fabric softener Drain cleaners Oven cleaner sprays Disinfectants Bleach Lime/scale remover Paint …
Holiday Hazards
December has been labeled the official “Safe Toys and Gifts Month” for all the members of your family – kids and pets especially! Regardless of whether you celebrate Hanukah, …