Guardian Veterinary Emergency

01/09/2024

❄️ Looking for ways to pass the time during Winter with your pets? Whether your furry companions love the snow or prefers to cuddle indoors, here are a few activities for every pet:

-Snowy Adventures: Explore new snow-covered trails or play in the snow in your backyard! Do be mindful your pet's limits in the cold and ensure they are dressed warmly.
-Winter Walks: Cover your pup's paws and take a leisurely walk in the winter sunshine.
-Indoor Playtime: Take a break from the snow or the cold and engage in interactive games or puzzles to keep your pet stimulated.
-Cozy Cuddles: Create a warm space for your pet to cuddle up inside.

Let's make this a memorable winter for our furry pals! ❄️🐶

01/07/2024

Unlock the secret to a happy, healthy pet life with these health tips! 🌟

Schedule regular vet check-ups for preventatitve measures, provide a balanced diet to ensure your pet receives the proper nutrients, and consistently groom your furry friend to keep them looking and feeling good. 🏥🌿

Got health tips of your own? Share them in the comments!

01/05/2024

🐾🎓 Happy National Train Your Dog Day! 🎉 Hoping to teach a new trick or reinforce good behaviors? Here are a few training tips for you and your four-legged companion (no matter how badly they want to sleep all day):

-Establish clear, consistent commands
-Be patient and understanding
-Know your dog's limits -- it's okay to take breaks

Share your own training tips or success stories in the comments! Let's inspire each other on this special day dedicated to our furry students. 📚💬

01/02/2024

🚗🐾 Did you know that today is National Pet Travel Safety Day? If you're planning a pet-filled trip, here are a few tips to ensure that your pets stay safe!

Make sure to schedule a pre-trip veterinary check, secure a comfortable carrier for your fur baby, and ensure that your pet has up-to-date identification and consider a microchip for additional safety.

Hit the road with confidence, and make every travel adventure a tail-wagging success! 🌍🐶 Share your own travel tips in the comments and let's make every journey with our pets safe and memorable!

01/01/2024

Here's to a pawsitively wonderful New Year! 🐾🎉

As we enter a new year, we want to hear about your paw-some plans and aspirations with your fur baby! From adventurous outings to cozy cuddles, we're curious to know what you're excited about for the new year.

What adventures, milestones, or special moments are you excited about sharing with your pets in 2024? Are you planning a special trip, hoping to try new pet-friendly recipes, or perhaps setting health and wellness goals for your furry pal? 🌈🐕💪

Let the joyous discussions begin in the comments below!

12/31/2023

As 2023 draws to a close, we would like to wish everyone a very Happy New Year 2024!
We are here for your pets 24 hours on New Year's Day.

12/22/2023

The holiday spirit is jingling all over here in Middletown, and even our staff pet, Potato, is getting in on the festive fun! 🙂🎄☃️❄️

12/11/2023

🐾🍷Raise a glass for a cause!

You can now enjoy your favorite wine and do good at the same time! By purchasing wines that support charitable causes, such as HEALS you can make a positive impact while indulging in your passion.

Made with love from California’s finest grape growing regions, our wines give hope to the people and causes that matter most to you. With 10% of your purchase donated from every bottle, we are nourishing the future for generations to come.

12/05/2023

Watch a rare stem cell procedure by Internal Medicine Specialist Dr. Mellisa Milligan at our parent hospital in Brewster, NY.

Welcome back! If you're new please remember to subscribe to see new episodes every week!In this weeks episode Dr. Milligan from our Internal Medicine service...

11/28/2023

Lend a helping hand or donate to charities like HEALS this Giving Tuesday. 💜

We're getting more calls for help than ever this holiday season. We need you help to save as many pets as possible! This Giving Tuesday, please consider donating to our cause. Every dollar donated goes directly towards keeping pets and their families together ❤️ Donate now --> https://healspets.networkforgood.com/projects/211824-giving-tuesday-2023

11/23/2023

🍗🥧🍷Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

Rest assured we are open 24 hours today and throughout the weekend for pet emergencies. (845) 692-0260.

11/20/2023

Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and of course, delicious food. However, all of that feasting can pose a risk to our furry family members. Here are three common pet emergencies we see around the turkey holiday.

🧄🍷Ingestion of Toxic Substances: Many Thanksgiving foods are toxic to pets, such as grapes, raisins, xylitol, onions, garlic, and alcohol. Even small amounts of these substances can cause serious illness or death.

🍗🥓Pancreatitis: Rich, fatty foods like turkey skin, gravy, and stuffing can cause pancreatitis, a serious inflammation of the pancreas. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, and abdominal pain.

🌽🦴Intestinal Obstruction: Keep your pet away from decorations, corn on the cob, raw or cooked bones, and food wrappers. These items can cause intestinal blockages, which require surgery to remove.

11/17/2023

💜🎂Happy Birthday, to our amazing veterinary assistant, Kimberly! We celebrated with some yummy cake in between saving pets.

11/03/2023

Our team had a blast with our Halloween Door Decorating Contest! And the winner is....the Hocus Pocus Door decorated by our Assistants Team. Thank you all for your creativity! It was so much fun!

10/30/2023

Halloween can be a fun and spirited time, but it can also be a dangerous time for our furry friends. From candy poisoning to costume mishaps, there are a number of things that can go wrong on Halloween night.

That's why we're open 24 hours on Halloween for pet emergencies. We know that accidents happen, and we want to be there to help your pet when they need it most.
(845) 692-0260.

Happy Halloween, everyone! Have fun and stay safe.

10/23/2023

We had a blast celebrating our amazing vet techs and assistants with Jumbo Bowling, E-Collar Ball Toss and great food!

Special THANKS to our vendor partners; IDEXX, MWI Animal Health, CareCredit and Final Gift for supplying the yummy food all week. 💜

10/19/2023

Kind words from pet parents to our vet techs.
Thank you. 💜

10/17/2023

Happy Veterinary Technician Week! 💜💜💜💜

Vet techs and assistants are the backbone of animal care and we couldn't do it without them. Thank you for everything you do!!!

09/22/2023

Happy weekend everyone! 😄

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09/07/2023

Congratulations, Dr. Margret Lenfest! We are super excited to welcome you and your expertise in sports medicine! 💜

📣🥳💜 We are thrilled to announce Dr. Margret Lenfest has joined the Guardian Family specializing in sports medicine! Dr. Lenfest will help pets with a variety of conditions that cause mobility problems.

Bio -----

Margret Lenfest, VMD, CVA, grew up outside Philadelphia and was heavily involved in the equestrian sport show jumping. This is where her love of sports medicine began as she learned to keep her own horses fit and happy during their competition careers and into retirement. Margret attended Swarthmore College and received a degree in Biology prior to attending the University of Pennsylvania for vet school. She then completed a rotating internship in southern Florida at the Coral Springs Animal Hospital before moving to Ithaca NY for a residency in canine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation at Cornell University.

For additional work with exceptional canine athletes, Margret volunteered as a race veterinarian for the 2020 and 2021 Yukon Quest sled dog race in the Alaskan interior and published two papers from the data collected during those races. Margret also served on the official show veterinary team at Westminster Dog Show from 2021 – 2023 and was part of the show veterinary team at the Wine Country dog show series in 2021 and 2022.

Margret’s clinical interests include regenerative medicine such as using mesenchymal stem cells and platelet rich plasma to improve healing of various injuries and managing chronic arthritis. She also has a strong interest in diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound for diagnosing injuries and monitoring progress. In her spare time Margret enjoys hiking with her Australian Shepherd Zara, cooking, and reading.

09/01/2023

Happy Labor Day Weekend!
Enjoy time with family and friends.

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We hope you don't have a pet emergency, but if you do, we are open 24 hours ALL weekend and on Labor Day. (845) 692-0260.

08/30/2023

We will miss you, Bob Barker.💜 Thank you for being such a great advocate for pets.

The world of animal rescue and advocacy has lost a giant champion😞

Bob Barker passed away yesterday at 99 years old. While many of us remember him from being the host of "The Price is Right" for so many years, it was the way he passionately ended each episode, telling viewers to spay or neuter their pets, that made him such a hero to so many! 🐾

RIP Mr. Barker ... well ... your name says it all ♥️ You will be remembered for your wonderful heart, your outspoken advocacy for animal rights, and your decades of amazing life-saving work for orphaned pets everywhere! 🌟

08/02/2023

Did you know??? 🤔🫢

Our parent hospital in Brewster, NY has a dermatology service!

Is your pet scratching frequently? Take part in Itchy Pet Awareness Month by scheduling an appointment with your vet. Don't have a primary veterinarian? No problem. A referral is not needed to see our dermatologist. Call us at 914-704-3400 to get started or fill out a brief questionnaire here. https://guardianveterinaryspecialists.com/service/dermatology/

07/14/2023

It's Pet Hydration Awareness Month.

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Are your pets getting enough water, particularly during these hot summer months?

07/04/2023

Happy 4th of July!
We hope you and your family have a wonderful and safe holiday.

Just in case your pet experiences an emergency, we are open
24 hours today. (845) 692-0260.