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Blue Cross Dog & Cat Hospital

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Blue Cross Dog & Cat Hospital

We are a small animal veterinary hospital serving the northern New Jersey area originally established in 1941.
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Blue Cross Dog & Cat Hospital is a full-service veterinary medical facility, located in Paterson, New Jersey. The professional and courteous staff at Blue Cross Dog & Cat Hospital seeks to provide the best possible medical care, surgical care and dental care for our highly-valued patients. We are committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative health care and health-related educational opportunities for our clients.

09/21/2024

Many veterinarians are now recommending that dogs be vaccinated for Leptospirosis if they are at risk due to their lifestyle.

So dogs that go on hikes, go to the beach, go to lakes, streams or rivers, or have access to wildlife should be vaccinated. If you have a rodent problem at your house, you should have your dog vaccinated.

Discuss your dog’s risk with your veterinarian.

Leptospirosis is a re-emerging disease. This bacterial disease most commonly causes liver and kidney problems in dogs, but can also cause lung, pancreas, and eye symptoms. It is a zoonotic disease, meaning it can be transferred from animals to people, in fact, it is the most common zoonotic disease....

09/20/2024

The issue of pain in animals is so critical that the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) teamed up with the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) to develop guidelines and recommendations for veterinarians.

The guidelines give veterinarians information and protocols about pain thresholds, causes of pain, medications to resolve pain and treatment recommendations.

There are signs to look for when your pet is experiencing pain. Together you and your veterinarian can identify and help your pet with pain that may be present. The issue of pain in animals is so critical that the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) teamed up with the American Association of

09/19/2024

Dog owners should also be alert for signs of lethargy.

If a normally active dog suddenly loses interest in playing fetch or no longer runs across the room, this may be a sign of illness. A long run at the park may cause exhaustion, but if a pet owner cannot identify a specific cause, then contact a veterinarian.

Lethargy can be symptomatic of hundreds of disorders, one example is heart disease, which requires veterinary care.

Identifying the signs of sickness in a dog can be challenging, even for the most vigilant pet owners. Since a sick dog is unable to verbally communicate what hurts, pet owners must pay close attention to identify the signs of illness. Subtle changes in behavior or appetite may be symptomatic of an u...

09/18/2024

If your dog has slight vision, you can use contrast.

For instance, if you have a light colored floor, use a dark colored mat and white food and water bowls. Stairs can be made easier to negotiate if you use contrasting colored tape on the edge of the step and the riser.

If you have dark carpet or wood, you can use one inch white tape. If you have light colored steps, you can use black electrician's tape on the stairs. You can also use the black tape vertically on the corners of walls at the height of the dog's field of vision in areas where the dog may have difficulty.

As veterinary medicine advances, dogs are living longer and longer. With advancing age, more geriatric diseases are becoming prevalent. Problems with vision, such as cataracts, glaucoma, and keratitis, are common. Many of these problems occur so gradually that some people don't know they have a blin...

09/14/2024

Does your pet get regular and consistent adequate exercise and playtime to keep it fit and well?

Is your pet's nutrition inexpensive "fast food" purchased in a hurry or quality ingredients recommended by your veterinarian to promote optimum health and wellness?

A sedentary lifestyle, genetic history, and obesity can point to increased susceptibility for diabetes.

Blue Cross Dog & Cat Hospital is your local Veterinarian in Paterson serving all of your needs. Call us today at 973-881-0430 for an appointment.

09/14/2024

Heartworm infects animals all over the world.

Once inside an animal, a heartworm can live five to seven years, and grow up to twelve inches long.

Adult heartworms look like strands of cooked spaghetti 😱

Heartworm is a long, string-like parasitic worm that has the scientific name Dirofilaria immitis. It earns its common name by living in the host’s heart, lungs, and blood vessels. Heartworm can cause severe lung disease, heart failure, organ damage, and death. It is transmitted only through mosqui...

09/12/2024

Heart disease in dogs can be divided into three types, in order of prevalence, as valve disease, cardiomyopathy, and congenital heart deformities.

Cats rarely have valvular or congenital heart diseases. Cardiomyopathy is by far the most common heart disease in cats.

Many diseases of people also occur in pets. A problem that is common in people, dogs, and cats is heart disease. While these disorders have some things in common, many ailments of the heart in pets are completely different than what occurs in people. Recent surveys have shown that 11% of all dogs ha...

09/11/2024

Lyme disease is a top concern for dog owners who enjoy walking with their dog in grassy and wooded areas.

Transmitted by deer ticks, Lyme disease can result in fever, joint lameness, fatigue, and general discomfort for your pet.

While treatment is available, Lyme disease is best prevented. Here is how to prevent Lyme disease and remove troublesome ticks.

How to Prevent and Remove Ticks Lyme disease is a top concern for dog owners who enjoy walking with their dog in grassy and wooded areas. Transmitted by deer ticks, Lyme disease can result in fever, joint lameness, fatigue, and general discomfort for your pet. While treatment is available, Lyme di...

09/09/2024

Is your pet's rabies vaccination current?

The vaccine offers a simple, effective way to protect your pet from the deadly disease.

Although the number of rabies cases in the U.S. has declined, thanks to the introduction of the vaccine, the disease hasn't been completely eradicated and still remains a threat to people and animals.

Has your pet's rabies vaccine expired? Update it during World Rabies Day on September 28.

09/08/2024

If you've ever tried to teach your pet a command or trick, you know that training isn't always as easy as the experts on YouTube videos make it look.

These six tips just may make the training process less stressful and more productive.

Has training your pet been a frustrating experience? These training tips may help.

09/07/2024

You never know how your pet will react to a new baby in your home.

Some animals don't even seem to notice the new addition to the family while others regard the introduction of a small, crying creature as a threat or annoyance.

Fortunately, taking a few steps before your baby arrives can make the transition much easier for your pets.

Are you worried about how your pet may react to your new baby? These tips will help your pet adjust to life with a newborn.

09/06/2024

How long has it been since you took a peek at your pet's ears?

Examining your furry friend's ears, whether they're floppy or upright, can help you spot signs of infections, mites, and other health problems.

Keep your pet happy and healthy with regular ear care.

09/01/2024

There are two different kinds of diabetes.

Diabetes mellitus is the more common of the two; it is caused by a lack of insulin in the affected dog. Insulin helps to move glucose into cells.

Diabetes insipidus is caused by a reduced amount of ADH (antidiuretic hormone), a hormone that regulates water metabolism. ADH helps to keep water in the body, thus when there is too little ADH, the body can't conserve water well, and too much is released into the urine.

For both types of diabetes, it is important that water never be restricted. If the dog is polydipsic, her body is telling her to drink. There can be further organ damage if your dog is not allowed to drink enough water.

Most people have heard of diabetes and associate it with needing to administer insulin. But actually there are two different kinds of diabetes: diabetes mellitus and diabetes insipidus. Their symptoms can be similar, but their causes are totally different and thus their treatments are completely dif...

08/30/2024

Wondering how your dog will react to your new cat?

Although many dogs and cats enjoy each other's company, it may take a while for your pets to feel comfortable together.

Following these steps will help smooth the introduction process for both of your furry friends.

Surprising your dog with a cat? Read these tips first.

08/29/2024

It's never too early to think about a grooming routine for your new puppy.
Grooming keeps your pet feeling and looking its best and can reduce the risk of skin and ear infections.

Not sure where to start? These tips will help you keep your puppy clean and comfortable.

Pamper your pet with these grooming tips.

08/28/2024

Spaying and neutering surgeries not only prevent pets from reproducing, but also offer a few health benefits.

Although commonly performed on kittens and puppies, these surgeries also help older animals avoid health issues.

Do you know how spaying and neutering can protect your pet's health?

08/25/2024

Rabies is a disease that is acute.

It creates progressive inflammation of the brain in an animal that has been infected. Veterinary research has identified that rabies disease is caused by a lyssavirus and that it is the most important lyssavirus throughout the world.

Wild animals living near your home may be infected with the lyssavirus that causes rabies when pets are bitten. The likely animals in your area probably include skunks, foxes, bats and raccoons.

You'll want to discuss your pet's yard and neighborhood environment with your veterinarian to ensure your pet's safety.

Pets need to be vaccinated to prevent against rabies. Rabies is a fatal viral zoonosis and veterinarians believe that all mammals are susceptible to it. This disease puts the public at risk and prevention measures are urged. Rabies is transmitted through saliva. It enters the body of person or pet t...

08/23/2024

Although chronic pain most often affects older pets, it can occur at any age.

A variety of conditions and diseases can cause chronic pain, including:

👉 Arthritis, particularly if your pet has entered its senior years
Cancer

👉 Degenerative spinal diseases

👉 Hip dysplasia

👉 Inflammatory joint disease, such as Lyme disease and rheumatoid arthritis

It's hard to see your pet in pain day after day, particularly if your formerly energetic friend has now become lethargic and withdrawn due to a health condition or disease. Unfortunately, pets suffer from chronic pain just like people do. Learning about types of chronic pain and treatments can help....

08/22/2024

Glaucoma is increased pressure inside the eye resulting from fluid build-up within the eyeball from fluid not draining properly.

If your pet doesn’t receive veterinary care, the condition damages the optic nerve, which can lead to blindness.

When glaucoma occurs in one eye, it often eventually occurs in the second eye. When glaucoma occurs in both eyes, blindness may seem to occur suddenly.

Glaucoma is typically a disease affecting middle- age to older pets. The symptoms can be very insidious in that they may not be noticeable at first, but eventually you may see a red eye or a dilated pupil, and ultimately, as the disease progresses, you can see that the eyeball is larger than normal.

08/21/2024

Sometimes, the goopy eye is a sign of a severe, chronic and painful condition called keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS).

KCS is commonly called chronic dry eye.

Many dogs have thick eye discharge. Sometimes it is just in the morning; sometimes it has to do with a dog’s breed. Some breeds of dogs have eyes that sit differently in their skull, causing more discharge. And, sometimes, the goopy eye is a sign of a severe, chronic and painful condition called k...

08/18/2024

PBDE chemical compounds are used as flame retardants in industries that produce electronics, furniture and foam. These products have a propensity of giving off airborne particles that build up in your home's dust.

Seventeen pet dogs who live primarily indoors participated in an analysis at Indiana University. The analysis found their PBDE concentration levels to be five to 10 times higher than that of humans.

The Environmental Protection Agency indicates that polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) have a negative impact on your health and environment. These chemicals in your home environment may be causing harm to your pet without your knowledge. In the body, PBDEs are found in breast milk, blood and the

08/16/2024

Why do we care if the calcium level is high in our pets?

It can be very dangerous as it can cause mineralization of blood vessels, the stomach lining, and the kidneys. The kidney disease can be so severe it leads to failure.

When examining a blood panel, a veterinarian may report to the owner that a pet has hypercalcemia, which is an elevated level of calcium in the blood. The owner often then wonders if there is too much calcium in the pet's food or in the vitamins or supplements the pet is taking. Ingesting calcium in

08/15/2024

Rat bite fever (RBF) is a risk.

RBF is an infection that a person can receive from a rat's kiss or small scratch. There is often no malice involved in RBF, just fun playtime and gentle holding of the pet. Even healthy rats can carry the bacteria that causes the infection.

The infection spreads through direct contact with the rat's mucous membranes.

Rats have made numerous appearances on the screen and the page as you've watched theater movies with your children, read popular children's books or relaxed while checking out family films with your home's technology system. Movies have made the rodents popular in the world of children. Popular chil...

08/14/2024

Trupanion, a pet health insurance company, did a survey of their claims over the last decade to determine the five most expensive dog breeds from a health care standpoint.

They are, in order, the English Bulldog, the Bernese Mountain Dog, the Rottweiler, the Great Dane, and the French Bulldog.

It is well known that each breed of dog tends to have certain health problems more common to that breed. This is probably due to genetics. As canine DNA is studied, it is hoped that we can eventually develop genetic tests for early detection and possible prevention of these diseases. In the meantime...

08/10/2024

People aren't the only ones playing video games these days.

Plenty of dogs and cats are spending hours catching virtual fish or playing complicated memory games.

Although your pet may enjoy the games, are they a good idea?

Did you know that your pet can play video games too? Explore the advantages and drawbacks of this new technology.

Address

470 McLean Boulevard
Paterson, NJ
07513

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 6:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9am - 6:30pm
Friday	9am - 2pm
Saturday	9am - 12pm

Telephone

(973) 881-0430

Website

http://www.sovavet.com/

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