tel: 631-367-7387 website: advancedcareforpets.com Consumer Guide to Elective Surgery Many people “shop around” for the best price on this surgery, without the knowledge of why the cost varies among veterinary practices. This guide was put together to help you find the best fit between the veterinary...

Consumer Guide to Elective Surgery Many people “shop around” for the best price on this surgery, without the knowledge of why the cost varies among veterinary practices. This guide was put together to help you find the best fit between the veterinary practice and your expectations for the care of...

NaturopathyA Natural Approach To Your Pet’s Care 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...

Advanced Animal Care Center260 Evergreen AvenueHuntington Station, NY, 11746 Phone: (631) 367-7387 Fax:(631) 367-7414 advancedcareforpets.com Lumps and BumpsIt is quite common to find unusual lumps and bumps on any area of your pet’s body, particularly as they age. This paper will help you...

Capturing a Feral CatThe best way to capture a feral cat is with a cage or the “hav-a-heart” traps commonly used by humane societies. Good bait is essential, since these guys can’t be fooled twice, so a good piece of raw meat or fresh game is best. However, a nice fish head will work...

Advanced Animal Care Center260 Evergreen AvenueHuntington Station, NY, 11746 Phone: (631) 367-7387 Fax:(631) 367-7414 advancedcareforpets.com FELINE AGGRESSION: TERRITORIAL AND FEAR AGGRESSION TO HOUSEHOLD CATS What is territorial aggression?Territorial aggression may be exhibited toward people...

Advanced Animal Care Center260 Evergreen AvenueHuntington Station, NY, 11746 Phone: (631) 367-7387 Fax:(631) 367-7414 advancedcareforpets.com HIP DYSPLASIA I have been told that my dog has hip dysplasia but she isn’t lame. Can the diagnosis be correct?Hip dysplasia is a deformity of the hip that occurs...

AIRLINE TRAVEL WITH YOUR CAT Cats travel on planes every day. Although some unfortunate events may occur on rare occasions, these can be usually avoided if some simple precautions are followed. It is impossible to overemphasize the need to consult with the airline well in advance of your trip. This is...

Hypothyroidism in Dogs Hypothyroid dogs classically are overweight and tend to be inactive. Hypothyroidism is the condition where one has inadequate active thyroid hormone. It is a common human ailment and is also the most common hormone imbalance of dogs. It seems like hypothyroidism would be a straight...

Doggy Odor Dog owners often complain about their dog’s odor. It is important to recognize that dog odors have many sources, both natural and un-natural. Natural Dog Odors Dogs naturally produce secretions whose function is to allow for other dogs to recognize them as dogs and as individuals. People...