Animal General

07/15/2024

Baby Jack is ready to pounce on the week, quite literally. 🤷🏻‍♀️😂🐈‍⬛🐾🖤

07/12/2024

The only word to describe 10-week-old Lincoln is: PERFECTION. 🐶🐾🩵👅

07/03/2024

Pepper wanted to get everyone’s attention and remind our clients that AG will be closed tomorrow in observance of the holiday. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

We will be back in action on Friday, at 8am. 🙌🏼

If your pet is having an emergency, please contact Blue Pearl, Animal Medical Center, or VEG.

Have a great day and remember to keep your fur babies inside and far away from the fireworks. 💥 🎇🎆

AG

06/11/2024

We have some exciting news! 🎉🎉🎉

Dr. Geer is back at AG! She has been gone for the last 4 years caring for her young kids and we couldn't be happier to welcome her back!

Dr. Geer grew up in New York City and attended Columbia University, from which she received a B.A. in French. She received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Pennsylvania after which she completed an internship at New England Equine
Practice in Patterson, NY.

She has worked in both equine and small animal practice and is ready to bring her expertise back to the UWS! 🐾🐾🐾

06/05/2024

Dr Chiverton is back from maternity leave! 👶🏻🎀🍼

In her own words:

"I am happy to be rejoining my amazing team of doctors and staff at Animal General after time off to spend getting to know and care for my newest family member. I missed all of my patients immensely during my leave and I look forward to seeing familiar and new faces soon!"

We are SO happy to have her back in the building!

05/24/2024

Hi all!

Due to the holiday weekend, our hours have changed to the following:

5/24: 8am-4pm
5/25: 8am-1pm
5/26 and 5/27: Closed

Will resume our normal business hours starting on Tuesday, at 8am. If your pet is having an emergency and needs to be seen, please contact Blue Pearl, AMC, or VEG.

Have a great holiday weekend and stay safe! 🇺🇸🗽🐾
AG

04/15/2024

“Life without a dog is like an unsharpened pencil. It has no point.” - Unknown

Byrdie is taking a little nap before resuming her duties of more naps, treats, and pets. “Ruff” life. 🤷🏻‍♀️😂🦮🐾🦴

04/08/2024

We’re patiently waiting for the eclipse in NYC!
🌕🌖🌗🌘🌑

Safety first, be like Monkey! 👓🕶️

03/11/2024

Update: O has been found and reunited with her cat!😻

Thankful to our client who opened her door (literally) and called us right away for help. 🩷

PSA Reminder: please double check that your fur baby has a microchip, and just as important that you have registered the microchip with all pertinent information. Thankfully, this situation had a happy ending (and guess who is coming in to get an updated microchip-that is also ISO compliant-so she can travel the world, when her mama allows😹).

02/25/2024

Guess who just turned 21!? Happy birthday Jeter…here’s to 21 more handsome boy! 🎂🐈‍⬛🎉🎈

02/22/2024

Romeo (on the L; don’t want to confuse it with our other Romeo on the R 🤣) came in for his wellness and left with a bestie. 🐶🐾🦴

02/21/2024

Puppy Week is in full swing at AG! 🐶🐶🐶

Bea was an excellent girl for her first visit...and we can’t decide which is cuter, her name or her face!? Pretty sure it’s a tie....and can’t wait to see how much bigger she is in a few short weeks. 🩷🐾

PS. Her nails 😍

02/20/2024

I’ve heard about the “If Ron Perlman Was a Cat” meme...and I’m here to say it’s 100% accurate. 🤣🤣🤣

Also, the sweetest boys EVER! 🐈🐈‍⬛🐾❤️

02/15/2024

Part 1: It’s been a wild week at AG...from sun, to snow, to dentals, treats and cuddles, we’ll always do what it takes to make sure your baby is in good hands (literally lol)!

🐾🐶🐈🩷

01/11/2024

Special delivery: 👶🏻🎀

Dr. Chiverton unexpectedly went into labor and delivered a healthy baby girl on Tuesday! That being said, she was also our doctor this Saturday (1/13), which now means we will be closed. 🚫 We will re-open on Monday at 8am.

Both Mama and baby are doing great! Sydney is the happiest big sister on the planet. We can't wait to meet Qiana and welcome her to our AG fam. 🍼👶🏻🧸🩷

01/04/2024

Our little neighborhood kids stop by regularly to get kisses and give pets to our puppy, Simba, but
today was given an extra special treat when "Little Bear" finished his appointment and went out for some show and tell. 🦮🐈🧡

Future little veterinarians in the making (or at least some core memories lol)!🥰

12/22/2023

Happy Holiday's from AG, and more importantly from Cosmo and Zion! (Swipe ➡️ for a full photo shoot). 🐶🐶

Please note we will be closed this Sunday (12/24) and Monday (12/25) in observance of the holiday.

We will be back in action on Tuesday, at 8am. As always, if your pet is having an emergency while we are closed, please contact Blue Pearl, AMC, or VEG.

Stay safe and enjoy the time with your friends and family. 🎁🎄🎉❤️💚

AG

12/19/2023

We did a "Secret Santa" today...everyone was so happy and had a great time. Next stop, our "Holiday Party" which means more good times to follow! 🎅🧑‍🎄🤶

Teamwork does make the dream work! ❤️💚

12/15/2023

We're at the home stretch (literally) to the weekend. Onyx has the right idea! 🐈‍⬛🖤🐾

12/14/2023

One word: Ears. 🐰

Belarus was a good girl and she loved showing off her knitted ensemble. We can't wait to watch her grow! 🐈🐾🧶

12/12/2023

We love a reason to celebrate, and what can be better way than having a dual baby shower!?

To make it even more exciting, BOTH Dr. Chiverton and Jessica are DUE on the same day, and both are having girls!

Can't make it up and the countdown is on...👶🏻👶🏻🍼🎀🧸💟

12/05/2023

11/22/2023

Dear Animal General Dog Owners,

You may have seen the recent news reports of a mysterious canine respiratory disease.

What we know:
There have been more than 200 cases reported in Oregon, but cases have also been reported in multiple other states such as Colorado, Indiana, Illinois, Washington, Idaho, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maryland, Wyoming and California. At this time, there are NO reported cases in New York.
Symptoms include: Coughing lasting more than 7-10 days, sneezing, nasal and/or eye discharge, fever, and lethargy.

What we don't know:
The cause for this respiratory illness is considered unknown at this time.
These cases appear to share a viral cause, but common respiratory diagnostic testing has been largely negative.

Treatment for these patients centers on the pillars of supportive and symptomatic care as per most respiratory illnesses, with antibiotic usage as deemed indicated and appropriate by a vet.

What can we do:
Make sure your dog is up to date on their vaccinations.
Keep your dog away from other dogs, if possible. Avoiding boarding, grooming, and dog parks for the time being.

If your dog displays any of the above symptoms, please call us at Animal General: 212-501-9600

Don't panic! Kennel cough is also very common this time of year and is largely indistinguishable from this new disease in its early stages.

We are here if you need it!
AG

11/09/2023

It's taken approximately 1 year, 7 months, and 25 days (but who’s counting 😆) and Missy went from "No thanks baby" to "Being THE baby"...👶🏻❤️🐈🍼

11/08/2023

Coco came in to show off all the angles of her fancy mustache. 🥸🐈😻

She also had a lot to say (but that might be because I was accidentally calling her Alice for the last 5 mins). 🤷🏻‍♀️😂🧡

10/13/2023

Can't wait for Rose to re-create this photo when this baby Great Dane weighs 133 pounds.

😂🐾🐶🐕‍🦺

09/28/2023

There is no question in my mind that Stephanie only bought Leo's sweater so they could match....come to find out there are 3 more matching ensembles to be debuted this winter. 🤷🏻‍♀️😂🐶🐾💙

09/21/2023

The Importance of Microchipping (Reason 2.3k) 🐶🐾🦴🩶

A gentleman was leisurely reading his book in Central Park, when a little pup walked by. Other people took notice, and asked if the dog was his. It wasn't, but he then took the little dog around to find its possible owner (he had a harness on). Long story short, he ended up at Animal General.

We scanned the pup for a microchip, and bingo, number listed. Called the chip's manufacturer, and thankfully the owner had filled out ALL of her information, including an emergency contact, and her current vet. The number listed was no longer in service, and the emergency number went straight to VM.

Called Gotham Vet and explained that we had their patient, and what was going on. We confirmed we had all the same information, but they had a updated cell phone number for the owner. Called the cellphone, and within 1 ring was talking to the owner...who was at the police station filing a report for her missing dog.

Chester was reunited with his Mama 30 mins later, released, and went home!

If you don't have a microchip, or don't think you will never need it, please please get one. If you have one, please have as much info listed as possible, and make sure it's up to date.

So happy for a happy ending!

09/04/2023

Hi all!

We are closed today, in observance of the holiday. We will re-open tomorrow, at 8am. If your pet is having an emergency, please contact Blue Pearl or AMC.

Have a great day!
AG

07/11/2023

Both are getting ready to vacation in Brazil 🇧🇷:

One is ready to hit the beach; the other is working on his figure. 🏖️🥦🤣