Make Your Own Dog Treats! Holiday Cookies for Your Pet!

Tis the season for giving….and cookies! So let’s not forget our furry friends.  Here at Animal Medical of New City, we decided to celebrate the season by making yummy homemade, healthy, cookies packed with fall flavors such as pumpkin, apples, sweet potatoes and...

Thanksgiving Treats You Can Share with Your Pets!

By Dr. Justine A. Lee, DVM, DACVECC As Thanksgiving approaches, accidental poisonings often occur in dogs (and less commonly cats) – that’s because they often get into the delectable human foods while table or counter-surfing! To be safe, make sure to keep your dog...

The Truth About Pet Food

Americans have become increasing concerned about the source of their food, what its made of, and how it’s processed. Fad diets have become all the rage and consumers have become  easy targets for marketing hype, exaggerated and unsubstantiated claims...

Dog Obesity

The importance of pet nutrition in maintaining our pet’s health cannot be overstated.  The industry has come a long way since the first dog biscuit was marketed in 1885; pet food sales are topping 15.7 billion which amounts to a 25% increase over the past 5...

How To Tell If Your Pet Is Fat

Hourglass figures aren’t only for Marilyn Monroe and a goal for women everywhere: Your pet should have an hourglass figure too. Most pets these days are overweight, even if many of their owners are in denial about it. “I don’t think pet owners truly appreciate how...