PET ODORS-SUMMERTIME WARNING SIGNS Summertime can bring hot weather, humidity, bugs and allergies– all of which can make pets itchy and sometimes even smelly.  While pets need occassional baths to clean up odors, for the most part, pets should feel and smell nice.  Peculiar pet...

Even some of the most pampered pets may have dull, lifeless coats with red spots on the skin and patches of fur missing. Pet owners will seek out advice for hair and coat conditioners and other topical products, but a beautiful coat comes from the inside. Fur coats are a reflection on the...

Treatment Alternatives For Cats and Dogs With Cancer Conventional Veterinary Perspective Cancer is a disease process in which healthy cells stop functioning properly and abnormal cells begin growing at an out of control rate. Normal cells grow, divide and die in an orderly fashion. Cancer ...

Ear Infections in Pets Conventional Veterinary Perspective Pet ear infections can become a chronic health condition. Owners can often tell when their pets have an ear infection because of the odor and debris in the ear. Dogs also may display head shaking or excessive scratching of the ear....

Spring into action. Protect your pets! Ticks, fleas, heartworms, and intestinal parasites can threaten your pets all year long, not just when the weather gets warm. So protecting your pet from these dangerous parasites requires a year-round commitment! You may be able to see evidence of fleas, ticks,...

Liver Disease in Pets Conventional Veterinary Perspective The liver is the main filtering system for the body since all blood supply travels through it to be detoxified. The liver performs many critical functions including: • metabolism of fats, protein and carbohydrates • filtering harmful substances...

During the holidays, it is very tempting to want to “treat” our pets to something special. Unfortunately, this can result in very serious consequences. Many small pets can be adversely affected from what might seem, is a tiny piece of food. To be on the safe side, it is best to avoid giving your...

Treatment Options for Pets With Arthritis Your lively pet who once jumped on the bed at the first site of food is now slowing down and barely making it up the stairs to get to your bedroom. It is hard to watch our pet’s discomfort and we often feel helpless thinking that there is nothing we can do....

Pet nutrition can be a frustrating process with so many labels, ingredients and brands to research. How do you know which pet food is best and even if it is the right food for your cat or dog? For starters, it is important to understand that what is “best” can vary from one pet to another, just as...

Advanced Animal Care Center 260 Evergreen Avenue Huntington Station, NY, 11746 Phone:  (631) 367-7387          advancedcareforpets.com Giardia and It’s Debilitating Effects on Your Pet’s Immune System Giardia are parasites that live in the small intestine of dogs and cats.  Giardia...