Fall Safety Tips for Pets

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Fall is here. With the leaves changing color and the crisp air all around, we’re sure you want to get outside and enjoy the beautiful autumn weather with your furry friends before winter sets in.

There are a few things you should be careful of while you’re outdoors with your pets this fall. Below are a few dangers to avoid this fall to ensure your pets are safe. If you have any additional tips on keeping pets safe, let us know on our Facebook page.

• Antifreeze
• Allergies
• Arthritis
• Mushrooms
• Compost Pile
• Rodenticides
• Candy
• Thanksgiving
• Cold Weather
• Decorations
• Plants 

Family Friendly Pets

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Are you looking to get a family pet? Before bringing a new pet into your home, it’s important to do your research and pick the perfect fit for your home and your family.

If you’re having trouble choosing the perfect dog for your house, here is a list of the top 10 family-friendly dogs, courtesy of mom.me.com.

Let us know your thoughts on the perfect family pet on our Facebook page.

• Labradoodle
• Cav. King Charles Spaniel
• Labrador Retriever
• French Bulldog
• Boxer
• Irish Setter
• Beagle
• Havanese
• Golden Retriever
• Greyhound
• Rescue Pups

Check out the Cat Hospital

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The Cat Hospital in Williston Park is the perfect place to bring your cat to get the care he/she deserves. The Cat Hospital is a feline only hospital and we provide an atmosphere that will make your pet feel comfortable and peaceful.

Check out what the Long Island Cat Hospital has to offer by watching our YouTube video below. For more information about the Cat Hospital and to schedule your appointment, please CLICK HERE. 

Racoons in Staten Island Continue to Test Positive for Rabies

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Attention Pet Owners: A message from the Department of Health & Mental Hygiene

Pet owners, since January 2013, 35 raccoons in Staten Island have tested positive for rabies. The 35 raccoons have been collected from several neighborhoods in the Staten Island area.
Maintaining vaccination against rabies is required for all dogs and cats in the New York City area. Any unvaccinated dog or cat that may have been exposed to a rabid animal is required to enter six-month isolation under observation in an approved facility or be euthanized. If a pet is up to date with rabies vaccine, but potentially exposed to a rabid animal, a booster vaccine should be given immediately, and the owner should be instructed to confine and observe the animal for 45 days in the owner’s home.

Any healthy pet, dog or cat, that has been bitten is required to be confined and observed by the owner (in most instances) for 10 days. If the animal isn't currently vaccinated against rabies, vaccination should not occur until after the completion of the 10 day period.

We encourage you to report all suspected animal rabies cases to:

• Veterinary Public Health Service: 646-632-6604
• Bureau of Communicable Diseases: 347-396-2600
• NYC Poison Control Center: 212-764-7667

A few friendly reminders for pet owners:

• Avoid contact with wild and stray animals.
• Make sure your cat or dog is up to date on rabies vaccinations.
• Avoid leaving your pets outdoors unattended and feed them indoors.
• Avoid trying to separate animals that are fighting.
• Contact the Bregman Vet Group if your pet has been in contact with a raccoon, skunk, bat or any animal that might be rabid. 

If your pet isn't up to date on vaccinations, please contact any one of our locations and make an appointment immediately. For more information, visit us on the web.

Are You Communicating with your Pets?

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It may sound silly; however, do you ever have a difficult time communicating with your furry friends? Sometimes the way we interact and speak with our friends and family, won’t always work when it comes to your pup.

Your husband or wife may love a hug, or your niece may enjoy a head rub. But if you try that with your pets, you may get a negative reaction.

Here are a few tips, courtesy of parade.com, on how to effectively speak dog!

• Don’t pat his head: Often times, patting a dog’s head is a threatening gesture.
• Don’t stare a dog in his eyes: Many pet experts don’t recommend staring contests with pets.
• Defuse tension with dog by looking away: Dogs can feel aggression. So, looking away from your dog can help ease a tense situation.
• Approach a dog from the side, not head on: Some dogs that are more social will handle being faced head on than a more submissive dog. Approaching a dog from the side is always the better option.
• Get on dog level: If you’re looking to speak with your dog, especially a timid dog, squat down and let the dog approach you. Yelling or barking orders at the dog from higher up can intimidate a pooch.

Let us know what you think of these tips on our Facebook page! 

Does Your Pet Have Seasonal Allergies?

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Did you know allergies affect pets as well as humans? Pets can also suffer from seasonal allergies that often result in infected skin and ears.

According to USA Today, Dr. Lorraine Corriveau reports that “more than 20 million pets across the United Stated and Canada have skin conditions, many because of allergies.”

Once your veterinarian figures out what type of allergies your furry friend has, there are a few options. Allergies can be treated with shots, medication or mild skin shampoos. If you’re a pet owner, you never want to ignore your pet’s symptoms or allergies. If you’re unsure if your pet has allergies, your best bet is setting up an appointment with your veterinarian. 

To continue reading about pet allergies, CLICK HERE.

If you think your pet may be suffering from seasonal allergies, please give any one of the Bregman Veterinary Group locations a call. 

Have You Downloaded our iPhone App?

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If you have a smart phone, download the Bregman Veterinary Group App today!  

The Bregman Vet Group App is a free iPhone application that we designed to help aid our clients in providing the highest level of care for their animal companions!

Our smartphone app is a great way for you to stay connected to the Bregman Veterinary Group. Our app is available in the App store. If you have any questions about our app, please contact any one of our locations.

Social Media Reminder - Are You Connected with The Bregman Veterinary Group?

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Are you connected with the Bregman Veterinary Group? Find our social media pages and connect with us today!


FOLLOW us on Twitter @Bregmanvetgroup
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The Bregman Veterinary Group has locations in both Long Island and in Brooklyn. We have over 50 years combined veterinary experience, and are able to provide your pets with the most modern and up to date veterinary care available.

Contact one of our locations today if you have any questions or are interested in more information.

The Cat Hospital: (877) 228-4131
5th Avenue Cat Clinic: (718) 398-1187
Paws and Claws Veterinary Hospital: (718) 782-8387

Disaster Preparation Awareness

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Disasters can happen anywhere at any time. No matter the size, if you’re unprepared, your home and family can be in great danger.

Don’t wait for a disaster announcement to begin preparing. Start now. 

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) along with the Bregman Veterinary Group is encouraging all pet owners to take proper precautions to ensure you and your pets are ready if disaster is to strike. With hurricane season underway, there is no better time to prepare your home and family. 

Here are a few tips on how to begin preparing a disaster plan.

• Setup an appointment to talk to your veterinarian about disaster planning.
• Assemble an animal evacuation kit.
• Develop an evacuation plan for all of your animals and practice the plan.
• If you live in an apartment, make sure your animals are on record with management and are able to evacuate via the stairwell. Dogs should be taught to go up and down stairs to better assist rescue personnel. 
• Keep written directions to your home near your telephone. This will help you and others explain to emergency responders exactly how to get to your home.
• Identify alternate sources of food and water.
• Have well maintained backup generators for use in food-animal production operations.
• Keep all vehicles well maintained and full of gas.
• If you have horses or livestock, good barn and field maintenance can reduce danger. Decide on the safest housing location if evacuation is impossible, realizing that the situation is still life threatening. Assess the stability and safety of barns and other structures, promptly remove dead trees, and minimize debris in the field and immediate environment. 

For additional tips on disaster preparation, please CLICK HERE.