Adamston Veterinary Clinic

08/16/2024

NOW LIVE: Vote Adamston Veterinary Clinic for Best Veterinary Hospital in the 2024 Ocean County Community Choice Awards! 🏆 bit.ly/3YxCvTW

Voting ends Friday, August 30. Thank you so much to all our wonderful pet parents for your support - we appreciate it 💙

08/16/2024

Thrilled to share we've made it into the Top 5 for Best Veterinary Hospital in the 2024 Ocean County Community Choice Awards! 🏆 Voting starts today Friday, August 16, and ends Friday, August 30. Help us fetch the win and vote for Adamston! 💙🐾

https://app.gannettcontests.com/2024-Ocean-County-Communitys-Choice-Awards/gallery?group=495855

When you vote, you can send us an email with your name, pet's name, phone number and a screenshot that you voted for us, and you will be entered in a raffle!

The prize includes:
2 Ozark Trail Adult Oversized Mesh Camp Chair with Cooler
1 Cooler
1Doggie Ramp
1 Weber portable grill $200 credit on your account to use for services at Adamston!

08/15/2024

National Check the Chip Day, observed annually on August 15, reminds pet owners about the importance of microchipping your pets and ensuring that the microchip registration information is up to date.

An estimated 10 million dogs and cats are lost or stolen in the United States every year. In a study published by the Journal of the AVMA, research revealed that only 22 percent of lost dogs entering shelters were returned to their families, but that percentage rose to more than 52 percent when a dog was microchipped.

Even better results were attained in the feline population. One in 50 cats in animal shelters were returned to their owners, but when microchipped nearly two out of five cats were reunited with their families, the study stated.



Owners can contact their veterinarian for registration information or go to https://www.petmicrochiplookup.org and access the Universal Pet Microchip Lookup Tool provided by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). The tool allows users to enter a microchip code and directs them to participating microchip registries associated with that microchip’s number and manufacturer. All registries should be updated as needed.

If your furry friend is not microchipped, contact us so we can help! We will implant the chip and your first year of enrollment is included!

If you are unsure if your pet is microchipped, you are more than welcome to bring them in, and we can scan them to see if they have a microchip (there is NO fee associated with this!)

Animal hospitals around the world earn AAHA accreditation to strengthen their business, advance their team, and provide the best possible care to companion animals.

08/14/2024

Ensure your pets are ready for every adventure by keeping up with their vaccinations! Core vaccines guard against serious diseases and keep your pets safe in public areas like dog parks, pet stores and kennels. Visit Adamston Veterinary Clinic for all your pet vaccination needs and enjoy peace of mind knowing they're protected.

08/14/2024

Please join us in welcoming Jenny to the Adamston Team! Jenny is our new veterinary assistant here at Adamston.

From Jenny:

I used to think loving animals was, just loving animals. As I’ve seen over the years with my pup Chanel and my cat Sebastian, I’ve realized I want to do more for them and help other pet owners in any way that I can. I want to help as many fur-babies as I can ❤️.

08/13/2024

Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to helping the pets in our community!

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08/13/2024

Adamston Veterinary Clinic has partnered with Brick Township for the Annual School Supply Drive!

Items can be dropped off any time during business hours. Please see the list below for items that are needed.
Backpacks, Lunch Bags, Folders, Pencils/Pens, Crayons, Markers, Erasers, Glue Sticks, Scissors, Pencil Cases, Sharpeners, Highlighters, Dry Erase Markers, Construction Paper, Notebooks, 1" Binders, Ear Buds, Tissues, Hand Sanitizer & Clorox Wipes

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08/12/2024

Keep your furry friends safe and healthy with regular vaccinations! Vaccinations protect against dangerous diseases and ensure your pets are ready for fun at dog parks, kennels, and other public areas. If your pet is behind on their vaccinations, our expert team at Adamston Veterinary Clinic in Brick, NJ is here to help. Schedule an appointment today and give your pets the protection they deserve! ❤️

08/12/2024

Thrilled to share we've made it into the Top 5 for Best Veterinary Hospital in the 2024 Ocean County Community Choice Awards! 🏆 Voting starts this Friday, August 16, and ends Friday, August 30. When the voting link goes live, help us fetch the win and vote for Adamston! 💙🐾

08/09/2024

AUGUST IS ITCHY PET AWARENESS MONTH!

🐾Allergic/atopic dermatitis is the #1 reason dogs are brought in for veterinarian visits.
🏠 30 million households in the US have a dog with pruritus (itchy skin)
😔Almost 8 million dogs go untreated by a veterinarian for itch
🐶36% more itchy dogs were treated by a veterinarian over the past 6 years

If your furry friend is itchy and uncomfortable, give us a call so we can help 🦸‍♀️

Grow your practice and help more itchy dogs get the relief they need. Download resources to help your practice and your clients now!

08/08/2024

It's International Cat Day!

What's better than 1 cute kitten?
4 cute kittens in 1 visit!

What is it called when a cat paints itself?
-a self paw-trait!

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08/08/2024

Adamston Veterinary Clinic has partnered with Brick Township for the Annual School Supply Drive!

Items can be dropped off any time during business hours. Please see the list below for items that are needed.
Backpacks, Lunch Bags, Folders, Pencils/Pens, Crayons, Markers, Erasers, Glue Sticks, Scissors, Pencil Cases, Sharpeners, Highlighters, Dry Erase Markers, Construction Paper, Notebooks, 1" Binders, Ear Buds, Tissues, Hand Sanitizer & Clorox Wipes

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08/07/2024

We're updating our hours!

Effective Thursday, 8/1, Adamston Veterinary Clinic will be:

🔹Open Monday - Friday from 8am - 6pm
🔹Closed Saturdays and Sundays

Thank you to all our wonderful clients and pet patients for your continued support - we look forward to seeing you soon! 🐶🐱

08/06/2024

Truer words have never been spoken - we ❤all our furry friends! 🐾

08/05/2024

Man’s best friends are called so because of their loyalty and dedication toward their owners. Service dogs take that dedication even further, helping people with disabilities navigate their everyday lives. International Assistance Dog Week, celebrated from August 4 to August 7 this year, is meant to honor service dogs and their trainers. Together, they have improved countless lives across the globe.

Check out these 2 extraordinary service dogs!

1. John Hopkins University awarded a golden retriever named "Kirsch" an honorary master's degree after he attended all the classes with his owner.

2. A German Shepherd named Orient, helped his blind owner complete the Appalachian Trail, which is 2,100 miles long! In addition to this amazing achievement, Orient was featured in two books: “Blind Courage,” and “Orient: Hero Dog Guide of the Appalachian Trail,” a children’s book.

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08/02/2024

Can you spot the puppies on these x-rays?

With people to confirm pregnancy we do an ultrasound; with cats and dogs we take x-rays. In these x-rays we can see/count skulls and spines. Doing this gives us an estimate on how many puppies the mother may have.

08/01/2024

This is a case that has a piece of every team member's heart here at Adamston!

Gidget (a french bulldog) came in to be spayed, upon examining her pre-operatively, she was showing signs that she may be pregnant. We called Gidget's mom, and she stated that Gidget was around an intact male dog (chihuahua). Once x-rays were done, we broke the news to Gidget's mom that she is going to be a grandma!

Viewing the x-rays, we estimated there to be about 7 puppies. With Gidget being a French Bulldog, a C-Section was recommended since French Bulldogs have a narrow birth canal due to the breed's anatomy. We scheduled the procedure to be done and the morning before Gidget's mom called and said she gave birth overnight to 10, YES 10 babies with no complications! Gidget's mom brought Gidget and the babies in to check and make sure that mom was okay and that babies did not have any abnormalities such as a cleft palate. Gidget had 8 boys and 2 girls, unfortunately 1 boy did not make it, but the other puppies are thriving! The picture on the left are the puppies at less than 24 hours old, the photo on the right are the puppies at 4 weeks old to get weighed and examined by Dr. Vourlos.

Fun Frenchie Fact: >80% of french bulldogs need a c-section to deliver babies safely for both mom and babies!

Did you know female dogs can also show pregnancy symptoms resulting in a diagnosis of pseudocyesis which means false pregnancy.

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08/01/2024

Our hours have changed! Effective today, 8/1, Adamston Veterinary Clinic will be:

🔹Open Monday - Friday from 8am - 6pm
🔹Closed Saturdays and Sundays

Thank you to all our wonderful clients and pet patients for your continued support - we look forward to seeing you soon! 🐶🐱

07/31/2024

Puppies, Puppies, Puppies! 🐶

07/30/2024

Spread the love by spreading the word! FREE first exam for new clients!

*Not to be used for sick visits*

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07/29/2024

Clear the Shelters is a nationwide pet adoption and donation campaign that helps find loving homes for animals in need. Here are some key details for Clear the Shelters 2024 in New Jersey:

Campaign Dates: Clear the Shelters runs from August 1st through 31st.

Participating Shelters: Hundreds of shelters across the country participate, offering incentives such as reduced or waived pet adoption fees.

Sponsors: Hill’s Pet Nutrition and Greater Good Charities are co-sponsoring the event this year.

Impact: Since 2015, more than 1 million pets have found their forever homes through Clear the Shelters.

If you’re interested in adopting a pet or supporting local shelters, this campaign is a wonderful opportunity! 🐾🏠

07/22/2024

Today we welcome Dr. Samantha Sack to the Adamston Team!

Dr. Sack brings extensive experience and a deep passion for animal care to Adamston Veterinary Clinic. She earned her BS in Animal Science from the University of Delaware and went on to receive her DVM from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. After completing her clinical year at Iowa State University in 2013, Dr. Sack refined her skills at a small animal practice in Middlesex County. She also worked at an animal hospital in Monmouth County.

Outside of her professional life, Dr. Sack enjoys gardening, crafting, and reading. She also spends time teaching her cat, Naija, new tricks. Dr. Sack's dedication to veterinary medicine and her varied interests make her an integral part of our team.
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07/20/2024

07/19/2024

DID YOU KNOW WE OFFER ULTRASOUNDS?

Dr. Portner is a traveling ultrasonographer for our abdominal scans. In addition to being a veterinary ultrasonographer, Dr. Portner is a board certified criticalist!

From Dr. Josh
Dear Pet Parent,

Your family veterinarian has recommended that your loved one have an ultrasound examination. I am an Emergency and Critical Care Specialist, meaning that I have received extra training and education in many aspects of medicine focusing on emergency and critical care, which includes special training with diagnostic ultrasounds. My role in your pet’s health is to help provide additional information and diagnostic support to your veterinarian.

Still have questions? Check out Dr. Portner's website for pet parent FAQ!

https://drjoshportner.net/for-pet-parents/

07/18/2024

We're updating our hours soon! Effective Thursday, 8/1, Adamston Veterinary Clinic will be:

🔹Open Monday - Friday from 8am - 6pm
🔹Closed Saturdays and Sundays

Thank you to all our wonderful clients and pet patients for your continued support - we look forward to seeing you soon! 🐶🐱

07/18/2024

Have you noticed changes in your dog's activity and behavior? 🐶 This easy-to-use checklist can help you spot the signs of osteoarthritis (OA) pain. Take the Canine OA Pain Checklist Quiz to learn more ➡️ bit.ly/3OFiYdC

Whether you're looking for a diagnosis or your canine companion needs OA treatment, we're here to help! ❤️ Book your appointment today and ask us about our dog OA pain relief options.

07/15/2024

A gentle reminder for all pet lovers to take proactive steps to prevent fires and safeguard our four-legged friends. Let's familiarize ourselves with these essential fire safety tips. Their safety is just as important as ours! 🐾❤️

07/11/2024

Show us your patriotic pets!