Steven Cudia

Many people like to have fun during the Halloween festivities, but our pets can truly be frightened by all of the noises and costumes. Halloween is a holiday with many dangers for our dogs and cats.

If your cat is experiencing breathing difficulty or sudden inability to walk, seek veterinary attention immediately. BackgroundHeart disease in cats is very different from that in dogs. Cats typically suffer from heart muscle disease (cardiomyopathy). Dogs more often have valvular disease. In many cats, no changes in the heart sounds or rhythm may ever be

This sometimes fatal toxicosis has unfortunately become all too common…

*Any pet owner noticing signs of heart problems – such as: coughing, breathing changes, irregular heartbeat, or exercise intolerance –  or having any concerns about their pet should contact their primary veterinarian, or PriorityVet after-hours, at their earliest convenience for a thorough evaluation.* Please read the linked article regarding certain BEG (Boutique, Exotic and Grain-Free) diets.  These

Rescues really do make the best pets, but do you know the facts about rescue organizations? What is a Rescue? Animal rescue organization is defined by the state of New Jersey as “an individual or group of individuals who, with or without salary or compensation, house and care for homeless animals in the home of an

What is Rabies? Rabies is a deadly disease caused by a virus. The virus is found in the saliva of a rabid animal and is transmitted by a bite, or possibly by contamination of an open cut. Left untreated, rabies attacks the nervous system and is uniformly fatal!  Unfortunately, no pre-mortem test exists for the rabies virus;

Holiday Safety Tips for Your Pets As the holiday season approaches and you prepare for the festivities please remember to keep pet safety in mind.  Pets are part of our family and they too will be in the midst of all the celebrations.  Here are some simple safety tips to consider during this holiday season

With Halloween upon us, it’s important to be aware of the dangers of Chocolate ingestion by pets: All chocolate is poisonous to dogs; however, the hazard of chocolate to your dog depends on the type of chocolate, the amount consumed and your dog’s size.  Just a small amount of the most toxic chocolate products can