Pleasant Valley Veterinary Services

09/17/2024

Dr. Mary and Nicholas channeling their inner Taylor Swift!🤩🐱✨

09/13/2024

To our breeder clients- for any of you interested in these topics, the Society of Therogenology is hosting their Canine Breeder Excellence Seminars. These seminars are an excellent way to gain valuable information and improve understanding of animal reproduction. Enjoy!

09/05/2024

‼️Attention to intact male dog owners‼️
As you may be aware, Dr. Mary does offer alternative methods of sterilization and delayed neutering due to potential adverse health consequences due to early neutering. We were recently contacted by an individual that is supporting a company that is developing a screening test that will help give dog owners peace of mind about recognizing when their dogs have reached sexual maturity and are physiologically ready for neutering, allowing them and their veterinary team to balance concerns for their individual dog’s long-term health with animal welfare and overpopulation concerns. They believe this test will make it simpler for vets to have clear answers when pet owners ask, “When is the right time to neuter my dog?” We are looking for clients that own intact male dogs (the company is particularly interested in Golden Retrievers, German Shepherds, Labrador Retrievers, Beagles and French Bulldog). Your pet will need an exam and blood draw (cost that will be covered by the research company) and you will need to sign a consent form. If interested, please contact the office ASAP at 908-689-0773

07/29/2024

‼️ANNOUNCEMENT‼️
Going forward we will be completely closed on Wednesdays. No one will be in the office answering phones or doing pick up orders. All other days will remain the same hours.
Monday: 9am-8pm
Tuesday: 9am-5pm
Thursday: 9am-6pm
Friday: 9am-5pm
Saturdays(rotating): 9am-12pm

07/16/2024

Hello everyone meet Dr. Mary’s newest addition Nicholas!😸 Future show/ therapy cat in the making!🏅When he’s not taking a power nap in his cage he likes to give cuddles, chase his toys and say hi to his sisters Jet and Stevie!

06/18/2024

If you thought crates and kennels are a bad thing, please speak to Jet and Stevie!
Dogs are den animals, they like confined spaces to rest and get away from the world. Fox and wolf dens are claustrophobic by human standards.
Whether I’m sitting at the desk or not you’ll find these two hunkered down underneath it, despite having ample room in the office. Jet will even open her crate door at night, to go inside. They both sleep in crates at night.
There are so many reasons to create train your dog, for me the most important one is to minimize your furry friend’s anxiety when they have to be crated like at the veterinary office, groomer, boarding or when traveling in your vehicle.
Same thing goes for cats, though not considered a den animal, getting your cat used to a carrier or crate is equally important. It can actually become a safe place for the cat that has gotten used to it, because it becomes part of the cat’s territory.
Crate training both species is relatively simple and can make your pets life so much safer.🐱🐶

04/01/2024

For anyone interesting in cancer prevention, here is a course to consider taking!
Dr. Kendra Pope
Prism Integrative Veterinary Health

02/22/2024

February is National Pet Dental Health Month! 🦷🪥🐶😺
Your pets dental health is just as important as your own dental health is!

Here are some facts about pet dental health and why it is SO important:
•Periodontal disease can cause inflammation and infection which can make your pets mouth very painful
•Dental disease can cause damage to organs such as their heart, liver and kidneys.
•Providing good dental hygiene for your pet can add 2-4 years onto their life!
•The problem isn’t always obvious to see with the naked eye, this is why dental x-rays are performed (under anesthesia) to see below the gum line and the roots of the teeth
•Approximately 80% of cats and dogs have some kind of dental disease by the age of 3

Brushing your pets teeth and occasional dental cleanings under anesthesia can help avoid these issues!
Keep an eye out for more interesting dental facts and hacks throughout this month!🦷

12/04/2023

Nothing makes Dr. Mary happier than a newborn kitten!! 🐱🤎

12/01/2023

Polly Nicole was super happy to visit us today for her annual exam! Just look at that smile!
Don’t forget to keep your furry friends up to date on physical exams, vaccines and other annual lab work!🐱🐶🩺💉
Call the office at 908-689-0773 to schedule an appointment

11/03/2023

Even though Halloween is over, Tommy Tom Tom wanted to show off his costume today during his visit to the practice!
Tommy Tom Tom is a sweet orange tabby that loves to stick by your side and be cuddled!
If you are interested in adopting Tommy Tom Tom contact Kathy at Community Altering The Strays (C.A.T.S.) 908-453-0082

10/17/2023

Happy National Vet Tech Week! Show your local Veterinary Technicians some extra love this week for all the hard work they do everyday!🐱🐶🩺🩵

10/10/2023

Please read this letter regarding Dr. Mary’s up coming time off
Any questions please call the practice at 908-689-0773
Happy Fall!🍁🍂🎃

10/20/2022

Happy National Vet Tech Appreciation Week! ❤️😊

01/04/2022

Please read the following letter from Dr. Mary- Be safe out there.

11/18/2021

Happy Thanksgiving to all of our clients and precious patients. Please read the following about unsafe foods at this holiday time.

Visit ASPCApro.org for resources to help animal welfare professionals save more lives. Find the latest research and learn about unique training opportunities.

07/28/2021

We currently have several AlphaTrak units available for donation for diabetic dogs or cats. If interested, please contact our office. 908-689-0773

06/12/2021

We'd like to wish all of our show clients the best of luck at Westminster this weekend! Good Luck to all!