Tick Preventatives are Necessary One of the things that continues to shock our clients is the discovery that ticks can be found on dogs even in the deepest, coldest days of winter. Ticks do not die during the winter. They only hibernate. Give them one warm day and... By Dr. Justine A. Lee, DVM, DACVECC Ah, Halloween, one of the busiest chocolate holidays of the year! As Halloween night approaches, keep in mind that some human treats can be potentially deadly for your dog or cat. Help keep your dog and cat safe by being aware of... Pruritis…Itchiness…A Very Common Problem With Dogs and Cats One of the most common, and sometimes frustrating, conditions that we are asked to treat is the itchy dog. Many of these patients are chronic sufferers and management can be challenging. Patients... Children Lose Young Cat To Kidney Failure The doctors at Animal Medical had been working very hard on a case that involved a young cat in Kidney failure. Despite all of their best efforts and amazing at home care by the family, the disease was progressing too fast... Check out the latest “Tech Tips” from the Licensed Veterinary Technicians at Animal Medical of New City. Coughing up a hairball” is an inaccuracy. Hairballs are formed when a cat grooms itself and swallows the hair that gets caught in their... 