Binghamton Animal Clinic

12/31/2023

12/30/2023

Attention all dog owners!
Did you adopt your dog in the past 15 years? If so, click here to help an ACVB resident with their research: https://forms.gle/TUhiPSCWw1GP4YQx5

12/25/2023

✨🎄Happy Holidays! 🎁✨
🐶 May your Christmas be furry & bright 🐈‍⬛

12/08/2023

Respiratory Disease in Dogs Sweeping Across the US? Outbreak of Disease or Media Attention?
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Read more here: https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=11818579

12/07/2023

🐾 We promise that Oliver was more excited about his cuddles from tech Justine than he looks! 🤣😻

12/01/2023

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Reports of an "outbreak" of some as yet unidentified canine respiratory illness are scaring dog owners. But veterinarians and researchers aren't panicking.

11/28/2023

With the recent rise in canine respiratory infections impacting many parts of the country, it's important to know the signs & how to protect your pup. The Cornell Richard P. Riney Canine Health Center has compiled the latest information from experts across the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine and is working to support the veterinary community in addressing this event as it evolves. Updated information can be found at the link. A graphic resource covering precautionary measures for dog owners and some quick tips can be found below.

https://hubs.ly/Q02bg2tn0

11/28/2023

Please be aware:
We will be closed on Wednesday 11/29.
We will re-open at 9am on Thursday 11/30.

11/26/2023

researchers affiliated with the Riney Canine Health Center are working to better understand Canine Hip Dysplasia. Canine Hip Dysplasia is an inherited developmental malformation that results in painful and debilitating arthritis and affects dogs of various breeds, sizes, and ages. Our researchers are conducting an important research study on this genetic disease with the aim to gain a better understanding of the condition, its risk factors, and potential treatments to enhance the quality of life for dogs suffering from hip dysplasia.

If you have a Golden Retriever, Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, or a mixed-breed dog including at least one of these three breeds that has completed an Embark test, you can help us!

We are looking for:
🐾Dogs that have been diagnosed with hip dysplasia.
🐕Dogs older than 8-years old that have not been diagnosed with hip dysplasia and have not had any hip issues.

Your participation in this study would involve:
🐶Completing a short survey about your dog.
🐾Providing Embark generated genotype data.
🐕Providing your dog's electronic hip radiographs, if available.

If you're interested in helping, visit the link below:
https://hubs.ly/Q0290Jj70

11/18/2023

🐾🐈‍⬛ Happy Caturday! 🐈🐾

11/13/2023

Unfortunately, the clinic will be closed again today (11/13). We apologize for the inconvenience!
Any refill medications can be picked up until 12:00 today.

11/09/2023

🐾 Please keep in mind that we will be closed on Saturday, November 11th. We apologize for the inconvenience! 🐾

11/03/2023

Please be aware we will be closing today at 3pm and will be closed on Saturday, 11/4.
We will resume walk-ins on Monday.
Thank you for your understanding.

11/02/2023

As the leaves change and the temperature dips with the progression of fall, the likelihood of your pups interacting with deer ticks increases significantly. Deer ticks love this time of year, so here are some tips to keep you, your dogs and other household pets safe this autumn.

1. Use veterinary-approved tick preventives on your dog (more info below).

2. Avoid wooded areas and tall grass.

3. Check your pets and yourself after going outside. Ticks can be transmitted to indoor cats, so make sure to do a thorough search.

4. Do not handle ticks with your bare hands. Ticks transmit numerous diseases to dogs and people, including:

*Borreliosis (Lyme Disease)
*Anaplasmosis
*Babesiosis
*Ehrlichiosis

5. Contact your vet or doctor with questions.

For more info on tick prevention, check out the link below.

https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/riney-canine-health-center/health-info/flea-and-tick-prevention

10/29/2023

The phrase we hear most often is, “I never knew you were here!”

Well, allow us to re-introduce ourselves! We are Binghamton Animal Clinic, located at 196 Riverside Drive. We are the only walk-in veterinary clinic in the Binghamton area. In case you haven’t heard, we are ALWAYS accepting new patients!

So, how do we operate?

Our hours of operation are Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm (closed for lunch ~1-2pm) Saturday 9am-3pm.

Being strictly walk-in, we do not schedule appointments. We operate on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. We have one doctor on staff each day, so the wait times are likely to be lengthy. Once a patient has been checked in, they WILL be seen at some point that day. All we ask for is your patience and understanding.

Upon your arrival, proceed to the porch. There, you will find a ticket reel and information cards. The number assigns your spot in line, and the information card will provide what we need for the check-in process.

Going forward, we will accept patients starting at 9:00 am each day and will establish a queue of patients until we have filled the entire day with patients. Anyone who will be seen after our lunch break will be notified at the time of check-in and given the option to leave and return after 2pm. Once we have reached our full capacity for the day, we will stop accepting patients. We always recommend “the earlier, the better” because our cut-off times are subject to change every day. We also recommend calling or texting us to ensure we are still accepting patients that day.

Any other questions? Give us a call or shoot us a text & we’ll see what we can do to help. 607-723-1708.

We look forward to meeting your pets!

10/22/2023

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Diseases of the teeth & gums are common in cats, with up to 90% of cats older than 4 years of age suffering from some form of dental disease. Gingivitis is one of the most common dental diseases in cats. Check out the infographic to see how you can help keep your cats smiling, and click the link below for more info.

https://hubs.ly/Q0268NK90

10/19/2023

🐾 Happy Veterinary Technician Week!! 🐾
❤️ We appreciate these two ladies everyday! ❤️

10/17/2023

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Dog trainers that use aversive training methods, including Augusto DeOliveira, also known as "The Dog Daddy," have caught the attention of concerned animal welfare groups, trainers, veterinary behaviorists, and pet owners. The American College of Veterinary Behaviorists (ACVB) recently issued a stat...

10/14/2023

🐾 Peek-a-boo! 🫣

10/11/2023

Please keep in mind that we will be closing early this coming Saturday, October 14th at 1:00. We apologize for any inconvenience!

10/05/2023

Due to a continuing education conference, we will be closed tomorrow (10/6) and Saturday (10/7).

We will resume our regular business hours Monday at 9am.

09/28/2023

Please note: We will be closing at 2pm today (9/28).
We will return to the office at 9am tomorrow.
Thank you for your understanding.

09/25/2023

How Nellie feels after her ear treatments 🥴😤

09/22/2023

We will be closing at 3:00 today (9/22). We apologize for the last minute notice!

09/16/2023

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND! 🥰

09/12/2023

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Good cat litter helps keep smells down, clumps well, and is easy to clean. After six years, we still think Dr. Elsey’s Ultra is the best litter for most cats.

09/11/2023

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09/09/2023

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🍫🍪 Did you know certain types of chocolate are more dangerous to pets than others? As a rule of thumb: the higher the percentage of cacao, the less it takes to make a pet sick. Be sure to take extra precautions to keep any chocolate items out of your pet's reach.
If your pet does happen to get into chocolate, remain calm and consider reaching out to a poison prevention hotline. Be sure to explain the size of your dog, the type of chocolate, approximate amount ingested, and how long it has been since consumption. These details greatly help with treatment advice!
Learn more about chocolate's effects: https://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/poison/chocolate/

09/08/2023

The clinic’s hours will be shortened to 9:00-12:00 Saturday (9/9). We apologize for any inconvenience.

09/03/2023

researchers affiliated with the Riney Canine Health Center are working to better understand Canine Hip Dysplasia. Canine Hip Dysplasia is an inherited developmental malformation that results in painful and debilitating arthritis and affects dogs of various breeds, sizes, and ages. Our researchers are conducting an important research study on this genetic disease with the aim to gain a better understanding of the condition, its risk factors, and potential treatments to enhance the quality of life for dogs suffering from hip dysplasia.

If you have a Golden Retriever, Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, or a mixed-breed dog including at least one of these three breeds that has completed an Embark test, you can help us!

We are looking for:
🐾Dogs that have been diagnosed with hip dysplasia.
🐕Dogs older than 8-years old that have not been diagnosed with hip dysplasia and have not had any hip issues.

Your participation in this study would involve:
🐶Completing a short survey about your dog.
🐾Providing Embark generated genotype data.
🐕Providing your dog's electronic hip radiographs, if available.

If you're interested in helping, visit the link below:
https://hubs.ly/Q020ZbGZ0

09/01/2023

Boxer owners, we are conducting a genetic study for gingival enlargement (a.k.a. gingival hyperplasia)! Please email us if you have a Boxer who has been diagnosed with this disease or who is 8 years or older with no history of gingival enlargement.

08/31/2023

🐾 Please note that we will be closed Monday, September 4th for Labor Day! 🐾

08/30/2023

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Heartworm preventives work again IMMATURE heartworms (see #4), to keep them from developing into ADULT heartworms (see #5). https://bit.ly/40NXErR

08/29/2023

The best evidence relating canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) to certain diets is how dogs' hearts improve once they are switched to a traditional diet, said Dr. Aly Cohen in a recent article for NBC News. Cohen, an extension veterinarian for the Cornell Richard P. Riney Canine Health Center, advises owners to steer clear of pet foods that have peas, lentils, chickpeas, potatoes or sweet potatoes listed in the top 10 ingredients.

DCM is a primary disease of cardiac muscle that results in a decreased ability of the heart to generate pressure to pump blood through the vascular system. The definitive cause of canine DCM is the subject of debate, although a number of factors including nutritional, infectious and genetic predisposition have been implicated. The fact that canine DCM occurs at a higher incidence in specific breeds suggests a heritable genetic component to this disease, although it is likely that its etiology is multifactorial. Breeds predisposed to DCM include the Doberman Pinscher, the Great Dane, the Boxer and the Cocker Spaniel.

Read the NBC News article:
https://hubs.ly/Q020yMRT0

Learn more about DCM:
https://hubs.ly/Q020yWGv0

08/28/2023

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"Pet parents should always be aware of the medications that both they and their pets are taking and how those medications are stored. However, it is not uncommon for pet parents to come across an unknown pill that they may have dropped or to discover that their pet got into a baggie or container of a guest’s medication. Luckily, our experts put together this step-by-step guide on how to identify an unknown pill and the resources available to pet parents."

It is not uncommon for pet parents to come across an unknown pill that they may have dropped. Luckily, our experts at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) put together this step-by-step guide on how to identify an unknown pill!