Jockey Hollow Veterinary Practice of Warwick

09/06/2024

In our area, every season is tick season. It is important to use tick prevention year round for your pets to protect them from tick-borne illnesses.

To learn more about ticks and recommendations on preventing tick-borne illnesses, check out our newest blog "Every Season is Tick Season" on our website jhvet.com under the "About Us" section.

08/29/2024

JHVP will be closed for Labor Day!

We will be closed Saturday, August 31st - Monday, September 2nd and will reopen on Tuesday, September 3rd.

We hope you enjoy the holiday weekend!

If your pet is experiencing an emergency while we are closed, we have provided a list of veterinary hospitals surrounding our area.

Veterinary Hospitals:
Oradell Animal Hospital (201) 262-0010
580 Winters Avenue
Paramus, NJ
www.oradell.com

Animal Emergency and Referral Associates (973) 788-0500
975 Bloomfield Avenue
West Caldwell, NJ
www.animalerc.com

Cornell University Veterinary Specialists (203) 595-2777
880 Canal Street
Stamford, CT
www.cuvs.org

Eclipse Specialty and Emergency Vet Care (862) 404-0991
1 Papermill Drive
Whippany, NJ
www.eclipsevetcare.com

Guardian Veterinary Specialists (845) 692-0260
517 NY-211
Middletown, NY
845-692-0260

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)
VEG Nanuet (845) 536-5645
123 NY-59
Nanuet, NY

VEG Paramus (551) 258-1998
141 NJ-17
Paramus, NJ

08/23/2024

September is coming and you know what that means... back-to-school!!

Check out our newest blog to learn more about pet health and how to bring your pet back to school by teaching them new tricks.

To find our blog posts, go to the "About Us" section on our website (jhvet.com) and click Blog Posts by JHVP. We publish blogs to help pet owners learn more about pet health, learn new tips and tricks for pets, and more!

07/26/2024

Why did we doodle the poodle?

Doodles are a cross between a poodle and another purebred dog. Every doodle is different because their appearance and behavior is based on genes from two different dog breeds. Despite this, doodles can make amazing companions!

Always make sure to do your research prior to purchasing or adopting any pet to make sure they are suitable for your home and lifestyle.

07/16/2024

Check out Simmone Shah's article in Time Magazine - What To Do if Your Pet Dies at Home. 💔

I was happy to provide her with some information about this subject as part of my responsibility as a New York State Veterinary Medical Society representative.

When facing the sudden loss of a furry companion, pet owners might not know what to do if their pet dies at home.

07/12/2024

Summer is a great time to travel but it may hard to relax when you don't know what to do with your furry friend. Check out our newest blog "Traveling with Pets" for some tips on how to ensure your pet is safe while you are vacationing!

05/10/2024

Travel season is upon us which means it is a good idea that your pet is acclimated to their crates or carriers!

When you take a trip, you may take your pets with you or decide to bring them to a boarding facility. For both of these scenarios, your pet may be crated or kept in a carrier. Some pets are not used to being kept in these confined spaces so you may need to acclimate your pet to their crate/carrier.

But no need to worry because JHVP is here to give you some steps that you can do at home to help achieve max crate comfort for your furry friend!

1. Leave the carrier or crate out and open. Allow your pet to explore the crate on their own terms.

2. Make the crate/carrier more enticing to your pet by placing high-value treats around, in, and on top of it.

3. Keep the crate/carrier in places your pet spends most of their time or passes frequently.

4. Once your pet is comfortable with the crate/carrier, periodically confine them and use high value treats as a reward for staying in the carrier/crate with the door closed.

5. When you go to travel with your pet, place an old t-shirt or blanket that has your scent in the carrier for your pet to lay with. If you have a cat, you can use feliway spray on the t-shirt or blanket to help keep them calm.

04/27/2024

Happy World Veterinary Day!

Veterinarians are essential to their community. The application of veterinary science contributes not only to animal health and well-being but also to humans physical, mental and social well-being. This dimension of the veterinarians’ work often remains invisible to the society but protecting and improving the health of people and their communities is an essential part of the vet profession.

Show your vet some extra appreciation today!

04/26/2024

Countdown to World Veterinary Day: 1 day!!!

Vet of the Day: Dr. Rubenstein was always a lover of the sciences and problem-solving. She always preferred to play with stuffed animals rather than dolls. As a girl from Brooklyn, NY, Dr. Rubenstein would often catch pigeons and bring them indoors for them to enjoy food and water in her dollhouse. Dr. Rubenstein received her B.S. in Biochemistry and spent her time as an undergraduate gaining animal experience at any barn or farm she could find. She even walked camels at the Bronx Zoo.

Dr. Jennie Rubenstein graduated with her D.V.M. from Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1993. She was previously a staff veterinarian at the Montvale Animal Hospital since 1995. Between 1993 and 1995 she practiced as a staff veterinarian at the Ramapo Animal Clinic. She eventually purchased Jockey Hollow Veterinary Practice in 2005. Preventative veterinary care through owner education is a priority of her veterinary approach. With an emphasis on the human animal bond, Dr. Rubenstein engages her clients in choosing the very best care for their pets. Dr. Rubenstein believes in providing owners with extra care for their aging family pets. She is empathetic to the strong bond created with these family members having supported her own pets through their geriatric period.

Today, Dr. Rubenstein practices at Jockey Hollow Veterinary Practice and is involved in several veterinary organizations. She is an ambassador for AVMA, she helps with government relations and peer support for the New York State Veterinary Medicine Society (NYSVMS) and she also is a regional representative for the Hudson Valley Veterinary Medicine Society (HVVMS). She is currently fundraising for the Hudson Valley Veterinary Care Fund. The Hudson Valley Veterinary Care Fund bridges the gap between funds and care for those who are unable to treat their pet due to cost.

04/22/2024

Countdown to World Veterinary Day: 5 days

Dr. Sophia Yin, DVM, CAAB, MS was a veterinarian, animal behaviorist, author, and the creator of Low Stress Handling. To this day, her methodology has been used in schools and clinics all around the world and her teachings have shaped the new standard of care for veterinary professionals, pet professionals, shelter workers, and pet owners.

Dr. Sophia Yin graduated from University of California (Davis) with her D.V.M. in 1993. She worked in a private practice where she realized that more pets were euthanized for behavioral problems than medical issues. This inspired Yin to return to UC Davis to study animal behavior and she obtained her Master's in Animal Science. Her behavior modification programs focused on the use of desensitization combined with classical and operant conditioning. Yin invented Treat & Train, a remote controlled, reward based training system based on positive reinforcement.

Throughout her career, Yin wrote multiple books and wrote a column for the San Francisco Chronicle. Despite her amazing efforts to change the standard of care in veterinary medicine. Yin was overwhelmed by her work and worried about both maintaining her vision and dealing with the internal management of her business. Yin committed su***de in September of 2014.

Veterinarians are at a risk of su***de several times higher than the national average and the death of Sophia Yin shocked those in the profession. Her death was the catalyst for Dr. Nicole McArthur to jump into action. Not One More Vet was a program created by Dr. Nicole McArthur for veterinarians across the globe. Lives have been changed and saved because many veterinarians have found they now have a safe place to turn to talk about their problems and receive loving, non-judgmental support. The corporation will raise money for mental health education to help fulfill Dr. McArthur’s initial goal: that not one more vet would see su***de as a viable alternative.

04/19/2024

Countdown to World Veterinary Day: 8 days

Vet of the Day: Dr. Elmo Shropshire recorded "Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer" (written by his friend Randy Brooks) in 1979. Prior to recording this big hit, he was racetrack veterinarian at Aqueduct and Belmont Park in New York before moving to San Francisco to open his own hospital, Arguello Pet Hospital. In San Francisco, Shropshire began playing banjo in a bluegrass band, and later became a competitive runner.

04/15/2024

Countdown to World Veterinary Day: 12 Days

Vet of the Day: Dr. James Czajkowski graduated from University of Missouri with his D.V.M. in 1985. He started his career in veterinary medicine with writing as a hobby. He owned and ran his own veterinary practice for 10 years. During his lunch hour at the clinic, he would write. Czajkowski sold his first novel, Wit'ch Fire (1999), under the pen name James Clemens. Now, he writes under the pen name James Rollins and is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of international thrillers. James Rollins is the founder of Authors United, a group of bestselling authors dedicated to raising funds and awareness for USA Cares. This nonprofit organization seeks to help soldiers and their families through job placement, housing assistance, aDr. James Czajkowski graduated from University of Missouri with his D.V.M. in 1985. He started his career in veterinary medicine with writing as a hobby. He owned and ran his own veterinary practice for 10 years. During his lunch hour at the clinic, he would write. Czajkowski sold his first novel, Wit'ch Fire (1999), under the pen name James Clemens. Now, he writes under the pen name James Rollins and is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of international thrillers. James Rollins is the founder of Authors United, a group of bestselling authors dedicated to raising funds and awareness for USA Cares. This nonprofit organization seeks to help soldiers and their families through job placement, housing assistance, a emergency aid.

Now, he continues to volunteer his time and veterinary skills in support of the local SPCA. His hands-on knowledge of medicine and science helps shape the research and scientific speculation that set his books apart.

04/12/2024

Countdown to World Veterinary Day: 15 Days

Vet of the Day: Dr. James Alfred Wright graduated from Glasgow Veterinary College in 1939. He went on to join Yorkshire practice of J. Donald Sinclair in 1940. He served in the Royal Air Forice as Leading Aircraftman from 1941-1943. Alfred also traveled to other countries to continue his veterinary services. One of these trips was to the USSR as a sheep veterinarian in 1961 and another to Istanbul as a cattle veterinarian in 1963.

Dr. James Alfred Wright intended on writing a book for years, but his time was consumed by practicing veterinary medicine and his family. He finally began writing in 1966 under the pen name James Herriot went on to become a best-selling author.

Some of his works include:
ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL (1972)
ALL THINGS BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL (1973)
ALL THINGS WISE AND WONDERFUL (1977)

04/08/2024

Countdown to World Veterinary Day: 19 days
Vet of the Day: Dr. Kwane Stewart

Dr. Kwane Stewart graduated with his D.V.M. from the Colorado State University Veterinary program in 1997. He started his career as an emergency clinician in San Diego and soon became Chief Medical Officer of Vetco Hospitals, Inc in 2002. He then went on to work as a municipal shelter veterinarian in Northern California from 2008 to 2013.

From 2013-2019, Dr. Kwane Stewart was the Chief Veterinary Officer of American Humane, and Director of their legacy program, No Animals Were Harmed®, protecting over 100,000 animals every year around the globe on film and TV sets.

Behind the scenes, Dr. Kwane Stewart had been providing free veterinary care, treatment, and support to the pets of individuals experiencing homelessness or housing vulnerability. He founded Project Street Vet, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in 2020 in order to continue his efforts of offering veterinary services to unhoused people in California.

04/05/2024

Count Down to World Veterinary Day: 22 days

Dr. Richard M. Linnehan is a former zoo and marine mammal veterinarian and also a United States Astronaut. Dr. Linnehan received his D.V.M. from the Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1985. He was accepted to a joint internship/residency in exotic animal medicine and comparative pathology at the Baltimore Zoo and The John Hopkins University School of Medicine. After this, he was recruited by the U.S. Navy's Marine Mammal Program as chief clinical veterinarian and officer in charge.

Dr. Linnehan was then selected for astronaut training by NASA in 1992. He is a veteran of four space shuttle missions. In 2009, he was selected for NASA's fellowship program and received his Master's in Public Administration from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government.

Now, Dr. Linnehan continues his efforts in exploration initiatives and environmental/One Health endeavors.

04/02/2024

Check in with us every week to learn about famous veterinarians that helped shape the field into what it is today!

World Veterinary Day: April 27th, 2024

03/25/2024

Happy Mooshoo Monday!

A study found that dogs would rather be petted than receive verbal praise, which works out great for us because petting a dog actually lowers blood pressure and reduces stress!

The next time you are feeling overwhelmed, show your pup some extra love. It'll help you feel better and the dog will like it too!

03/20/2024

Happy Winston Wednesday to you all!

Are we really surprised by this fact? According to Winston, cats can fall asleep anywhere, even on your laptop.

Tell us where your cat takes its naps in the comments!

02/07/2024

It's Winston Wednesday so that means it is time for another fact about cats!

Fact of the Day: Cats have tiny hooks on their tongues, which feel like sandpaper, to help them clean and untangle their fur.

01/17/2024

Happy Winston Wednesday!

Cat fact of the day: Adult cats are relatively inefficient drinkers of low-viscosity fluids such as water because they cannot create suction with their tongues. When they lap a bowl of water, only 3/100 of a teaspoon of water is consumed with each flick of the tongue.

Winston prefers just licking the water off his paw.

01/15/2024

Happy Mooshoo Monday!

Today's fun fact: Dogs have a sense of time. It has been proven that they know the difference between an hour and five.

Yes, your dog may seem a little too excited to see you after you are only gone for five minutes, but that's just because they love you!

01/10/2024

It's Winston Wednesday!

Today's cat fact: Cats like to sleep on things that smell like their owners

Check in with us next Wednesday for more interesting cat facts!

01/08/2024

Happy Mooshoo Monday!

Today's fun dog fact: A dog's nose print is unique, much like a person's fingerprint

Join us next Monday for more interesting dog facts!

12/19/2023

We know your pet is probably very interested in taste testing some of your baked goods this holiday season. Your pets can be included in your baking traditions by using some pet-safe recipes!

JHVP has created a "Holiday Cookbook" with little treats that are safe for our furry friends.

Post a picture of your pet trying some of these holiday treats and use the hashtag so we can see the goodies your pet got to try this holiday season!

12/12/2023

We are sure that you have heard about the mysterious canine infectious respiratory disease and are probably wondering what you can do to protect your pup!

What can you do to protect your dog:

1. Ensure your dog is fully vaccinated. Vaccines that protect against respiratory diseases in dogs are the Bordetella vaccine, Distemper vaccine, and Canine Influenza vaccine.
2. Avoid high risk situations for your dog such as boarding kennels and dog parks.
3. Call your veterinarian if you believe your pet is sick.

To learn more about this outbreak, check out our most recent blog post linked below!

https://jhvet.com/2023/12/12/the-mysterious-canine-respiratory-disease/

11/28/2023

This organization provides such needed help and support for small critters in need. Their educational outreach is fun and engaging. Please join us consider donating !

It’s officially ! Giving Tuesday is global movement that celebrates the spirit of generosity and giving while highlighting the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations coming together to make a positive impact in the world.

If you’d like to support Lokai Rose’s rescued animals today (or any day!) our Exotic Pet Rescue Fund can be found online at www.LokaiRose.com/support-us or in the link in our bio 💝

Thank you all for your continued love and support. We couldn’t do what we do without you!

11/21/2023

Jockey Hollow Veterinary Practice will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, 11/23. We will be open on Friday, 11/24, starting at 10:30am and will resume normal hours on Saturday, 11/25.

We wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving!

10/31/2023

Happy Halloween from the pets of JHVP, to you!

10/21/2023

It's Spooky Season!
Is your pet showing you any of these "spooky" behaviors? Check out our October blog post to find out what your pet may be trying to tell you!
https://jhvet.com/2023/10/10/spooky-pet-behaviors/

09/14/2023

Natural disasters catch us by surprise. It is always a good idea to make sure you and your family are prepared in case of an emergency, this includes making sure your pet is also ready to go!

Check out our September blog post for more information about what you should have prepped for your pet!

September Challenge: Comment below one item that your pet cannot live without!

https://jhvet.com/2023/09/05/back-to-school-prep-for-your-pet/