When you go to your doctor, you expect to get the most advanced care available.  Why not expect the same for your pet?  Our doctors will spend all the time necessary to make sure your pet is healthy.  If there is a problem, we always start with an appointment for an examination, unless of course, you have a life threatening emergency with your pet.  We see appointments Monday through Saturday (please see the appointments page for more information on times).

        What does a routine appointment involve?  We like to see your pet for a physical exam at least once a year.  Based on a  veterinarian's exam, we can determine if your pet is healthy and/or what can be done to improve their (and your) quality of life.

        The state of New Jersey requires rabies vaccinations.  The rabies vaccine is a 2 year vaccine, even though it is still licensed for 3 years in adult dogs and cats.  This is a state requirement that originated because of an increased incidence of terrestrial rabies in our state and a higher risk of exposure to your pets.  There are other vaccinations available that aren't required by the state but come highly recommended by veterinarians, depending on your pet's risk of exposure to these diseases.  For dogs these include, canine distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parainfluenza  and parvovirus (DHLP-CPV,) bordatella (Kennel Cough,) and Lyme vaccines.  For cats, based on exposure risks, we recommend feline distemper (FVRCP)  and feline leukemia (FELV) vaccinations.  Most of these are annual vaccinations, and can be done at the time of your pet's yearly exam.  In addition, pets should have an annual fecal exam to screen for parasites, some of which can be harmful to the pet's owners as well!  And speaking of parasites, let's not forget about heartworm infestations as well as fleas, ticks and other such pests.  For more information, ask your veterinarian or nurse during your appointment.     

        So your pet isn't feeling well, what's next?  After meeting with one of our doctors, they will recommend an approach to diagnosing and resolving your pet's problem if possible.  Starting with some simple blood work, radiographs, possibly with hospitalization, or possibly even referring you to a specialist if necessary.  Our in-house lab can run stat tests for quick answers in an emergency, but for more in-depth results we will send blood out to a reference lab and have answers within a few hours to a day or two depending on the tests.  We can run Lyme tests, FIV and FELV tests for cats, fecal parasite exams, radiographs (X-rays), and other blood work as well.  Ask your doctor or nurse when in your appointment for more information.

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