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It’s true that vacationing is a wonderful thing, but for most of us that means leaving our pets behind. Lodging can be a stressful time for our pets. New environments, people and routines all trigger stress in our pets that can cause physical, mental/emotional or medical reactions. Each dog or cat reacts to stress in his or her own way, but just like people sometimes stressful situations can push them over the edge. Because we

A COHAT is a Complete Oral Health Assessment and Treatment plan. The term COHAT is more accurate than dental because many times oral surgical extractions or restorative techniques are performed. It is also a better term because, without anesthesia, it is impossible to know with 100% certainty how much treatment your dog’s or cat’s mouth will need. The Doctors at Neffsville will attempt to provide an accurate estimate based on visual examination in your awake

By Dr. Klint Hockenberry Did you know that the mouth is the beginning of the digestive system? Teeth and saliva begin the processing of food to make sure nutrients are able to be absorbed by the body. The teeth are responsible for grasping, cutting and crushing food. Good dental hygiene extends your pet’s longevity and quality of life. Conditions such as tartar, gingivitis, and gum recession can lead to pain, bad breath, tooth loss, liver

As the holidays approach, many children will ask Santa, or their parents, for a new fuzzy family member.  In the world of exotic animals, pocket pets are becoming very popular, particular guinea pigs, rabbits and ferrets.  Before choosing a pocket pet as a Christmas gift, owners should be aware that the housing, and care, for one of these little bundles of joy can be intensive.  They also have different dietary needs than a traditional pet. 

Lyme disease occurs when the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi is transmitted to a dog by the bite of a deer tick. Pennsylvania is categorized as a high-risk state by the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC). Over 1 in 16 dogs test positive for Lyme disease nationwide and the prevalence of Lyme disease in dogs and humans continues to increase yearly. Many dogs affected with Lyme disease do not have easily noticeable signs, while some will have