Animal Hoarding: A mental illness with devastating consequences

Often lampooned as ‘crazy cat ladies’, animal hoarders are no laughing matter. They are psychologically disturbed individuals whose behavior hurts the animals that they possess, their community, and themselves. Animal hoarders have a near 100% recidivism rate and cost municipalities tens of thousands of dollars per case.

Arsenic Saved This Dog

On a remote, Caribbean island, a stray dog is rescued, but only a trip to the U.S., 4 months of special treatments, and 3 doses of arsenic keep her from dying.

Veterinarians Pick Top 7 Holiday Presents for Pets

Holidays aren’t just for people any more.  A 2012 study by the American Veterinary Medical Association showed that 30% of pet owners buy presents for their pets.  That got us to thinking…’what gifts do our Animal Medical of New City vets think are...