Neabore Veterinary Clinic

08/29/2024

We will be closed Monday, 9/2, for Labor Day.

07/01/2024

Happy 4th! We will be closed Thursday, July 4-Friday July, 5.

06/12/2024

Visitors today, not furry but still cute!

05/23/2024

We will be closed on Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day. See you on Tuesday!

03/04/2024

Irish wolfhound brother and sister duo Jiff and Tull visited us for their puppy shots recently. It’s hard to believe at almost 50 lbs each that they are just three months old! These future show dogs are very cute! Thank you to their owner for trusting us with their care.

01/19/2024

We’re closing early today due to the snowstorm.

01/03/2024

Happy New Year, all! Nesta, a Miniature American Shepherd, visited us recently for her puppy shots. Thank you to Nesta’s owner for trusting us with her care. Mini American Shepherds (sometimes called Mini Australian Shepherds) resemble their larger forebears, the Australian Shepherd. Minis are athletic herders in a petite package.

12/19/2023

Thank you for supporting our business in 2023. I’m looking forward to continuing to serve our community in the new year. I’m posting our holiday closing information now. I won’t be checking social media accounts regularly for the next few weeks. Please call the office or email if you need to be in touch.

12/12/2023

Koda is a very handsome four month-old Ragdoll cat that came for his kitten vaccines. Thank you to Koda’s owner for trusting us with his care. Ragdolls are a fairly new cat breed, developed in California in the 1960s.

12/07/2023

What’s cytology? It’s when we take a sample of cells from tissue and look at them under the microscope. Cytology is minimally invasive. Sometimes we collect the cells with a swab—for instance, if we suspected an ear infection. We might also use a needle (needle biopsy)—for instance, to collect cells from a growth. Looking at cells under a microscope can help to diagnose infection, inflammation, and even some cancers. We can do cytology at the clinic to get answers in a matter of minutes. The second picture is a microscope slide with cells from a needle biopsy of a skin growth. I was looking for cancer cells and found none.

12/04/2023

Aggie is a 9-week-old Brittany who came for her first puppy visit. Thank you to Aggie’s owner for trusting us with her care! The Brittany is often referred to as the Brittany spaniel, but Brittanies aren’t actually spaniels (bred to flush game). The AKC dropped spaniel from the name in 1982 after determining Brittanies have more in common with pointing breeds (bred to hold still and “point” toward game).

11/27/2023

Clients have been asking about the mystery dog illness, and I’ll be honest, there’s a lot we don’t know. We’re not sure yet what it is, how to test for it, what’s causing it, or the best way to treat it. On the plus side, most cases appear to be mild—the incidence of severe disease appears to be very low. And no cases have yet been reported in NJ. Still, it’s good to be aware. If your dog has trouble breathing, seek treatment immediately.

Scientists at the University of New Hampshire may have identified a pathogen that has sickened possibly thousands of dogs and killed some of them across the country.

11/20/2023

Thanksgiving Week

11/14/2023

Here’s a throwback to a few years ago with an X-ray of a pregnant patient. Dog pregnancy lasts about 8-9 weeks. We’ll often take an X-ray in the final weeks so the owner knows how many pups to expect. This was a small dog, a Havanese. Can you spot all 3 pups on X-ray?

11/09/2023

Yarnell is a 2 year old rescue from Texas and a very sweet boy. Thank you to Yarnell’s owner for trusting us with his care!

11/07/2023

Puppies Bert (L) and Ernie (R) visited us recently for an appointment. Thank you to their owner for trusting us with their care!

11/01/2023

Max serenaded us yesterday with an acoustic set while he waited for his appointment. Thanks, Max!

10/26/2023

Happy Halloween 🎃 Lucky wants to remind you to throw away candy wrappers when you’re done with your Halloween treats. Aluminum foil, cellophane or plastic packaging can lead to vomiting or even intestinal blockage if ingested by a curious pet. If you’re concerned your pet ingested something toxic, reach out to your vet or call ASPCA Poison Control (1-888-426-4435).

10/20/2023

Last, but not least, Kate Chamberlain has been a veterinary technician for six years. Her favorite animal is the Fennec fox. She lives on Red Bull and Cheetos, and her life goal is to travel the world. Thank you, Kate!

10/19/2023

Mary Harris has been a veterinary technician for six years. Her favorite animal is the otter. Her snack of choice is Cheez-Its Extra Toasty. Mary also enjoys Pilates. Thank you, Mary!

10/18/2023

Cece Schweitzer has been a veterinary technician for 7 years. Her favorite animal is the cat, and her favorite candy is Swedish fish. She’s excited to watch the Phillies playoff run! Thank you, Cece!

10/17/2023

Lydia Jones has been a veterinary technician for 13 years. Her favorite animal is the red panda. She loves homemade brownies. Lydia likes to sing—you may even hear her singing at the office! Thank you, Lydia!

10/16/2023

It’s National Veterinary Technician Week! I’ll be introducing a different Neabore Vet Clinic vet tech every day this week, starting with Michelle McHenry. Michelle has been a veterinary technician for 17 years. Her favorite animal is the shark. She enjoys coffee but not desserts. Thank you, Michelle!

10/10/2023

Fiona visited us recently for a check up and we had a look at her iris cyst. Iris cysts are fairly common in dogs. They form from the pigment in the colored part of the eye, the iris. Sometimes they move and float around the eye (kind of like a lava lamp). They don’t cause problems or need to be treated. They’re just interesting to look at.

10/03/2023

An owner noticed this growth in her dog’s mouth. Most mouth tumors in dogs are benign, but we typically recommend removal and biopsy to be on the safe side. Benign growths and cancerous tumors can look similar in the early stages. I surgically removed this one and sent it for biopsy. It was an epulis—a benign growth.
These are common in dogs. They grow from the tissue that holds the tooth to the jaw bone.

09/28/2023

This is Zelda, AKA Big Z, my brother’s Old English Sheepdog. I cleaned her teeth last week. The AKC describes this big dog’s gait as bear-like, and it’s bark like the sound of two pots clanging together. I can attest that both are accurate 😂 🐶. Thanks for visiting, Z!

09/21/2023

Apparently, it’s Happy Cat Month 😹, so I thought I’d share a little bit about my own cat, Trumpet. She can still be found, at age 11, kneading biscuits, purring her precious little face off and lounging in a sunny spot. My cat Trumpet is blind, the subject of a picture book my wife, , wrote a few years ago. Our Haddon Township neighbor, , illustrated the book (you may also recognize her work from the pet portraits in our waiting room). We have author/illustrator signed copies for sale at the office.

09/19/2023

Who doesn’t love an armload of puppies? Bubby and Peanut are brothers and best friends that visited us recently for a check up. They are 7/8 Frenchie and 1/8 beagle. Thank you to their owner for trusting us with their care!

09/14/2023

Geno is an 11-week old Italian greyhound puppy who visited us recently for an exam. Don’t let their small size fool you—IGs are quick on their feet, reaching speeds of up to 25 mph! Thank you to Geno’s owner for trusting us with his care.

09/11/2023

Atlas is a 9 week old mini schnauzer puppy who came for his first puppy visit with Dr. Rub. Welcome to the practice, Atlas!