Why the NYC Distemper Outbreak Is Concerning

On July 23rd, the NYC Dept of Health issued an alert to veterinarians that 20 Central Park raccoons tested positive for the distemper virus.   Distemper: Highly Infectious and Long Lived In The Environment   Distemper is a highly contagious, often fatal...

Animal Medical of New City Treated Koko, the Gorilla

            We Treated Koko!              Many of you have heard that Koko, the lowland gorilla that could use sign language, has died.  What you might not know is that in 2012, Dr. Howard Gittelman of Animal Medical of...

Where Are All The Bugs and Bats?

View the results of a survey that we conducted of the people that live in our area. Nearly all report a decline in seeing important species.

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...

Better to Know or Not to Know

At my 10-year-old dog’s last routine physical examination, her veterinarian, Dr. Howard Gittleman uncovered a potentially alarming condition in this otherwise happy, tail-wagging dog. Prevention saved her life.