Summer is nearing its end, and lots of families are thinking about end-of-season camping trips before kids head back to school. Are you planning on taking your dog on a family camping trip? Remember that camping can be a great experience, as long as everyone is safe. Make sure your pet is up-to-date on flea and tick preventative before heading out to the woods. Also, be sure to bring plenty of dog food so that your dog doesn’t get tempted to eat your family’s picnic food. And lastly, make sure your campground of choice doesn’t have any pet restrictions posted because of the danger of large, predatory mammals in the area. Once you’re all ready for your camping trip, have a great time!
Friday, August 3, 2012
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Hot Weather and Cats
During hot weather, it’s important to think about your inside pets, such as cats! When your air conditioning stops working, or when your power goes out, remember that your indoor cat may become just as overheated as you or your other pets. Watch for signs of discomfort such as panting, anxiety often characterized by pacing, respiratory distress or hyperventilation evidenced by heavy breathing, or lethargy. Some options to cool your pet are to wrap a cold compress (a bag of frozen peas works great) in a towel and place it in your cat’s bed, or wipe them down with a cool wet towel. If their symptoms worsen, you may want to see medical help from us.
Friday, July 27, 2012
Bee Stings and Your Pet
Bee stings are painful and irritating, even for people who don’t experience severe allergic reactions. It’s the same for pets. If your pet is stung by a bee, it’s important to remove the stinger as quickly as possible, in order to lessen the irritation, and to apply ice to the affected area to reduce swelling. Remember to be as calm as possible, because your pet is looking to you for assurance that everything is going to be okay. Keep an eye on your pet for the next 24 hours to watch for any additional symptoms of illness, and bring them in for a check-up if you notice anything out of the ordinary.
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
New Fines In Place For Cats And Dogs That Don’t Buckle Up In New Jersey
Click it or ticket. It’s not just for people anymore — at least in the Garden State.
Police and animal control officers are authorized to cite drivers with unrestrained animals in the car. Yes, that includes the back of a pickup truck too. Violators can be fined $250 to $1,000 per offense.
Ray Martinez, head of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, just wants to avoid distracted driving.
“People actually driving with a dog or a cat on their laps. It’s not cute. It’s actually dangerous for the driver. It’s dangerous for other drivers and it’s dangerous for that pet.”
Dogs can be placed in harnesses that click right into the seat belt buckle. Cats don’t take well to harnesses for the most part, so they need to go in a carrier. And the carrier needs to be buckled down.
http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2012/06/02/new-fines-in-place-for-cats-and-dogs-that-dont-buckle-up-in-new-jersey/#.T84bgBZ5vPE.email
Police and animal control officers are authorized to cite drivers with unrestrained animals in the car. Yes, that includes the back of a pickup truck too. Violators can be fined $250 to $1,000 per offense.
Ray Martinez, head of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, just wants to avoid distracted driving.
“People actually driving with a dog or a cat on their laps. It’s not cute. It’s actually dangerous for the driver. It’s dangerous for other drivers and it’s dangerous for that pet.”
Dogs can be placed in harnesses that click right into the seat belt buckle. Cats don’t take well to harnesses for the most part, so they need to go in a carrier. And the carrier needs to be buckled down.
http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2012/06/02/new-fines-in-place-for-cats-and-dogs-that-dont-buckle-up-in-new-jersey/#.T84bgBZ5vPE.email
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
June is National Pet Preparedness Month
June is National Pet Preparedness Month so it’s important to think about your pet’s disaster preparedness plan as well as your own. We want to help you to all that’s necessary to ensure that you and your pet will be reunited if you’re separated.
The following guidance will help keep your pet safe during evacuations and other emergency situations.
Hurricanes and Animals
The most important thing a person can do is to plan ahead. If you are asked to evacuate, you need to bring your pets with you. You need to start thinking today about where you will take your pets -- ask a dependable friend or relative who lives some distance from the evacuation area if you and/or your pets can stay with them until the all clear is given. An alternative is to find a pet friendly motel. There a number of them listed on the web:
http://www.pet-friendly-hotels.net/pet-friendly-hotels-newjersey.html
http://www.bringfido.com/lodging/state/new_jersey/
http://www.funnewjersey.com/upload_user/Weekend_Getaways/HOTELS.HTM
You should have a portable pet carrier for each animal and identification with each animal. Bring copies of the pet's licenses, leashes, water and food bowls, pet foods, bottled water, special medications and instructions for their administration, any special needs for your pet, blankets, handy wipes, paper towels and litter or bedding.
Go to http://www.nj.gov/agriculture/divisions/ah/pdf/petbro.pdf for more information on emergency planning for pets.
Go to http://www.nj.gov/agriculture/divisions/ah/pdf/livestockbro.pdf for more information on emergency planning for livestock.
Go to http://www.nj.gov/agriculture/divisions/ah/prog/helpfullinks.html for other helpful links.
Listen for public safety announcements and if you are called to evacuate -- DO NOT leave your pets behind!
Hurricanes and Animals
The most important thing a person can do is to plan ahead. If you are asked to evacuate, you need to bring your pets with you. You need to start thinking today about where you will take your pets -- ask a dependable friend or relative who lives some distance from the evacuation area if you and/or your pets can stay with them until the all clear is given. An alternative is to find a pet friendly motel. There a number of them listed on the web:
http://www.pet-friendly-hotels.net/pet-friendly-hotels-newjersey.html
http://www.bringfido.com/lodging/state/new_jersey/
http://www.funnewjersey.com/upload_user/Weekend_Getaways/HOTELS.HTM
You should have a portable pet carrier for each animal and identification with each animal. Bring copies of the pet's licenses, leashes, water and food bowls, pet foods, bottled water, special medications and instructions for their administration, any special needs for your pet, blankets, handy wipes, paper towels and litter or bedding.
Go to http://www.nj.gov/agriculture/divisions/ah/pdf/petbro.pdf for more information on emergency planning for pets.
Go to http://www.nj.gov/agriculture/divisions/ah/pdf/livestockbro.pdf for more information on emergency planning for livestock.
Go to http://www.nj.gov/agriculture/divisions/ah/prog/helpfullinks.html for other helpful links.
Listen for public safety announcements and if you are called to evacuate -- DO NOT leave your pets behind!
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
2012 All-American Chip-a-Thon
The 2012 All-American Chip-a-Thon will run until Labor Day so make sure your pet is protected by having them microchipped, if they’re traveling with you, or even if they just like to wander. Somerset Veterinary Group will offer microchipping AND the first year of membership with HomeAgain...now through Labor Day for $52.99. Microchipping ensures that your pet has a permanent form of identification linking them to you, in case you should be separated. Call us at 908-725-1800 for more details about the 2012 Chip-a-Thon!
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