Contact : Michel Selmer, DVMTelephone: (631) 367-7387E-mail: drselmer@optonline.net FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LONG ISLAND’S MOBILE ANIMAL CARE UNIT Did you know? Scientific research says that including a pet as a part of your family brings huge health benefits, especially for those...

The weekend that kicks off summer, vacations, and fun in the sun can be stressful and irritating not only to you, but also to your pets. It is one of the busiest weekends for travel, BBQ’s and other celebrations. Please take these safety tips into consideration when planning your fun. If traveling...

Runny Eyes (Epiphora)(Excessive tear production in dogs and cats) Watery ocular discharge is a common concern of pet owners. Excessive tears drain down the pet’s face and, in time, the chronic exposure to moisture produces skin irritation, infection, and odor. The fur becomes stained reddish brown...

Advanced Animal Care Center Telephone and fax number631-367-7387 and 631-367-7414Website: www.advancedcareforpets.com Blood Work: CBC and Chemistry Panel What does it mean when a veterinarian says she needs to run some blood work on your pet? Blood work – presurgical or otherwise – is usually...

Advanced Animal Care Center260 Evergreen AvenueHuntington Station, NY, 11746 Phone: (631) 367-7387 Fax:(631) 367-7414 advancedcareforpets.com FIREWORK AND THUNDERSTORM PHOBIAS How to deal with the problem in the short term?DrugsThese may be useful in some cases but should only be given under veterinary...

Advanced Animal Care Center260 Evergreen AvenueHuntington Station, NY, 11746 Phone: (631) 367-7387 Fax:(631) 367-7414 advancedcareforpets.com OBESITY I have been told that my dog is obese and must be put on a diet. Is this true?Nearly one-third (33%) of all adults in the United States are obese. Unfortunately,...

Advanced Animal Care Center260 Evergreen AvenueHuntington Station, NY, 11746 Phone: (631) 367-7387 Fax:(631) 367-7414 advancedcareforpets.com INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE What is inflammatory bowel disease?Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a chronic disease of the intestinal tract. Occasionally, the...

The Power to Alter Your Pet’s Genes’ BehaviorYou may not realize it, but you and your pet have spent your lives altering your genetic activity. When you took your first sip of wine or beer, you turned up the volume on your body’s genetic ability to detoxify alcohol. Every summer, when you...

Xylitol Toxicosis What is Xylitol?Xylitol is a white, crystalline sugar alcohol that is used as a sugar substitute sweetener in many products. In the United States, the use of xylitol has grown rapidly over the last few years. It is increasingly found in sugar-free gum, candy, and foods. It is also available...

(CBS) Eleven-year-old Parker Weishaar is just about the most well-behaved kid you’ll ever meet — now.Parker has a form of autism called Asperger’s syndrome. CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman reports that one of the symptoms can be violent outbursts.His parents, Wendy and Mark, “couldn’t...