Jockey Hollow Veterinary Practice of Warwick

02/06/2025

Jockey Hollow Veterinary Practice is closed today. We cannot safely bring in all our staff.- too much ice❄️💦💦🌨

12/14/2024

If I could have some holiday wishes they would be:

🐰Don't give children pets hoping to teach them responsibility. This NEVER ends well. Kids can share responsibility but should never be responsible for the well-being of an animal. Think about it- kids can barely fend for themselves without reminders. If a kid can take care of themselves without an adult present- then maybe I could bend this rule. But please show me that kid.
🐕Don't give elderly people young energetic dogs. Many older people are fit and capable but a young energetic dog is like an arrow from a bow. They move fast and can knock your mother or father down. No one wants to be blamed for a broken bone.
🐒Understand all of the housing needs for exotic pets. Too often reptiles, fish, birds, hamster, bunnies and gerbils are harmed because they were housed incorrectly. Do not trust the folks at the pet store- this is the time to buy a book and read up on pet care. Use a resource like the Lokai Rose Foundation for tips on how to have an exotic animal pet.
🧐Do not be fooled- your Amish farm dog is likely from a puppy mill.

Remember that Free to a Good Home is not a free pet. Animals will cost money for proper nutrition, housing, and care needs.

Please remember to gift thoughtfully and not to harm an animal in the process.

11/27/2024

We will be closed for theThanksgiving holiday. Be back soon.

11/22/2024

Thanksgiving and Giving Time is here.

Read our blog post to understand more about chariable giving option for our local pet community and their people

https://jhvet.com/2024/11/22/thanksgiving-and-giving/

10/31/2024

From the NYC Marathon to the Turkey Trots that are coming, we know you are going to be active.
Take your dog with you and raise money for your neighbors in need. The Hudson Valley Care Fund is designed to help your neighbors with veterinary care. So many of the people you know can be on hard times -especially with the holidays coming!
Why not share your miles, raise some money, and become eligible for a prize! Just let us know by emailing us at [email protected].

We have already helped a cat to eat again by using the funds to extract damaged teeth. The owner was facing large bills for her own medical needs. How nice to be able to step in and save a bond!

10/18/2024

Halloween is coming! Make sure to keep your pets safe by:

- Making sure the door stays closed in between trick-or-treaters
- Keeping the chocolate and other sugary sweets out of your pet's reach
- Look out for ghosts, but your cat will probably see it before you do

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.