Meadow Veterinary Hospital

09/02/2024

08/28/2024

For our next post about Pet Insurance, we explore Wellness plans. Please see the below and the following link from Forbes for more info.
Forbes Article - https://www.forbes.com/advisor/pet-insurance/best-pet-wellness-plans-routine-care/

08/19/2024

We recently took a look at Pet Insurance options available. See below for an overview and a link to an article from Forbes comparing plans available. We also hear good things about Healthy Paws insurance - see the below link for more info.
Forbes Article - https://www.forbes.com/advisor/l/best-pet-insurance-2024/?utm_campaign=20069123713&accountid=9901059182&utm_content=153803441252&utm_term=kwd-295874459479&network=g&device=c&placement=&location_physical=9004205&device_model=&creative=657046941314&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwhvi0BhA4EiwAX25uj1YtxVhRc45vmy74-ZXkvXlsdSPXk_ZJETm0kifoAqeWYwB_3Dmt4BoCnbMQAvD_BwE
Healthy Paws - https://www.healthypawspetinsurance.com/

08/05/2024

August is hydration awareness month and the high humidity we experience in this part of the country amplifies the negative effects of heat on our pet loved-ones. Below are some key facts and ideas for helping your pet navigate the hot weather.

07/08/2024

The month of July brings us Dog Photography and Mutt Day so we thought, why not combine the two? Enjoy these photos of some adorable mutts, a'hem, mixed breeds.

07/04/2024

happy 4th !

06/27/2024

Our third and final post about adopt a cat month focuses on some fun facts about our feline friends. We are also happy to share photos of Ramona, Jed and Shelby - three residents waiting for forever families at Paws Crossed Animal Rescue. Try and resist. We dare you.

06/05/2024

June is Adopt a Cat Month. In honor of our feline friends, we are taking some time to highlight information about adopting a cat. In this post, we cover the benefits of adopting. The fact that they're super cute is already understood.

05/24/2024

hope everyone has a great memorial day weekend

05/20/2024

For our final post about therapy dogs, we cover the effects of dog and animal-based therapies. Animals in general, and dogs in particular, truly are healers and we’re grateful for them every day.

05/17/2024

For part two of our series on therapy dogs, we take a look at what it takes to become a therapy animal. Today, dogs and their owners go through a rigorous process to be sure both are suited to the work. See the below article for more information about a typical 7-week training program in New York. https://newyorktherapyanimals.org/join-us/

Join Us at New York Therapy Animals An education and training program to help prepare, inspire and make a difference in our NY communities.   New York Therapy Animals offers a comprehensive therapy dog education and training program to ensure safety, confidence and enjoyment. We call our work “Se...

05/13/2024

May is Therapy Dog Appreciation Month. We are taking some time to shed some light on Therapy Dogs and their contribution to health care, beginning with the origins of animals and the medical community.

04/30/2024

Why do dogs bite? It's important to understand the reasoning and situations that may cause a dog to bite. See below for information on why dogs bite.

04/29/2024

April shines a light on dog bite prevention. Any dog can bite. It is not the dog's breed that determines whether or not he/she will bite, but its history and behavior. The majority of dog bites are preventable and there are many measures that can be taken, both in and outside of the home, that can aid in prevention. See the below infographic for more info and stay tuned to learn more.

04/02/2024

For our final installment about Librela, a new Osteoarthritis treatment for pets, we take a look at results. In studies conducted in the USA and Europe with 559 dogs, Librela was well tolerated, safe and delivered not only pain relief, but an increase in overall quality of life for the test subjects with most dogs seeing improvement after the second dose. Contact us to learn more or if you suspect OA pain in your pet loved one.

04/01/2024

We're a little late, but we wholeheartedly appreciate everything our wonderful staff does to keep the office running smoothly and make sure our clients are happy and healthy. Happy Employee Appreciation to team Meadow Vet! Not all of our stellar team members were able to make the photo shoot, but we appreciate them (and their four-legged love ones) just as much!

03/26/2024

Installment #2 in our series about Librela – a new treatment available for Osteoarthritis in pets. How does Librela work? It's a monoclonal antibody delivered via monthly injection that inhibits key pain mediators to reduce pain, increase comfort and lower inflammation. See the video here for more information: https://www.librelavetteam.com/

Give dogs more days of play with a monthly injectable monoclonal antibody therapy for the control of canine osteoarthritis pain.

03/18/2024

Good News to Share – We have been observing success with a new Osteoarthritis (OA) treatment at the practice. Librela, given in monthly injections, has reduced pain and increased activity and quality of life in some of our older OA patients. See below for some signs that could indicate OA in your pet loved one and contact us with any questions or concerns. Learn more about Librela here - https://www.librelavetteam.com/. And, stay tuned for updates on our experience with Librela.

02/29/2024

Love Your Pet Day was last week, but we all love our pets everyday. What better day to "leap" with joy over how much we love our four-legged family members?!

02/14/2024

Happy Valentines Day!

02/05/2024

February is Pet Dental Health month. Most dental issues occur beneath the gum line, which can only be seen and treated by your veterinarian.

01/31/2024

Important symptoms to look for that could indicate over exposure to cold and/or hypothermia. Contact us immediately if you suspect hypothermia or over exposure to cold in your pet loved ones.

01/22/2024

Cold temperatures and snow mean we need to keep a close eye on potential discomfort and other issues that could crop up for our pets.