Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex
More than 200 cases of Canine Infectious Respiratory Complex have been reported across 4 states since October, but experts believe that cases are more widespread. Rockland County veterinarian, Howard Gittelman, has released this statement to explain more about the...
Chat GPT Versus Animal Medical: Who is the better vet?
ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence tool that allows you to have a conversational exchange with a chatbot. We decided to test its veterinary knowledge against the doctors that work at Animal Medical of New City to see how accurate this powerful computing tool could be when answering cat and dog medical questions.
Reproduction in Dogs FAQs
Animal Medical of New City answers all your questions about reproduction in dogs. At what age can dogs reproduce? A dog's fertility is marked by the start of her estrus cycle or the 'heat cycle'. In general, smaller dogs have their first estrus cycle...
How To Tell If My Cat Has Arthritis
Arthritis is a common issue in older cats, though the signs are not always clear. If you have a cat that’s 8 or more years old, here’s how you can identify if he has arthritis and what you can do to make him feel better.
How To Encourage My Dog To Eat
Is your dog not eating? After determining the underlying cause, try these tricks to encourage eating. Determine Why Your Pet Is Not Eating It is not normal for dogs to refuse food. Even one day of not eating should command your attention. If your pet...
Is It Cool To Get My Dog High?
Dr. Howard Gittleman takes a hit off a question that’s been giving the web a buzz for some time.
Veterinarian Takes Issue With Seresto Article
The Animal Medical of New City Medical Direct is particularly vexed by an unsubstantiated report that says Seresto collars kill pets. Read how he believes we should respond to reporting that seems spurious.
How To Stop Pet’s From Stealing Each Other’s Food
New electronic SureFeed microchip feeders prevent one pet from stealing another’s food. They also keep food fresher and reduce waste. Find out more about these easy-to-use systems that work with your pet’s existing microchip or collar ID to control portions and stop other household pets from raiding the bowl.
How Do I Clean My Pet’s Ears?
Cleaning your pet’s ears is easy provided you know what you’re doing and you have the right tools. Let’s get started.
How To Give My Pet An Exam
By examining your dog in the comfort of your home where he is most relaxed, you can get accurate, stress free information that is critical to a veterinarian’s understanding of your pet’s health. Learn these ten focus points of your dog’s body and what information is most important to a veterinarian, then prepare your dog for the most enjoyable, relaxed examination of his life!