Cold Weather Tips for Pets

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With a winter storm hitting Long Island today, and another one scheduled to sweep the area this weekend, there is no better time to brush up on your pet safety tips. We want to ensure your furry friends are safe from the cold winter weather. It’s important to remember that with the extremes of winter weather come unique dangers and concerns for our pets.

So, how exactly can a pet owner best prepare for the snowstorm? Here are a few tips, courtesy of the Nassau County SPCA.

Bring your pets indoors – At a first sign of a storm you should always bring any outdoor pets indoors to keep them warm.

Keep your dog on leash – More dogs get lost in winter than any other season because it’s so easy for them to lose their sense and perspective during a snowstorm. Keep them on a leash or go to a fenced-in dog area.

Ice, salt and snow – If you pet has to go out in this snowstorm, have them wear a coat or boots to cover their paws. Outside your pet can step in all sorts of things including snow, salt, sleet or mud. Booties will keep their paws dry and will cut down any infections they might catch outside.

Food and medicine – Have a supply of pet food and medicine before it gets too dangerous to travel. Keep emergency pet kits ready incase something worst happens.

The Nassau County SPCA’s main rule is “if the conditions outside are unsafe for humans, they too are also unsafe for pets!” We agree! Let us know how you keep your pets safe during the winter on our Facebook page.

Today is National Dog Day!

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Today is National Dog Day! Are you a dog owner? How will you celebrate your furry friends today?

August 26^th marks the official date of National Dog Day, also known as International Dog Day or National Dog Appreciation Day. This is the perfect time to show your pets a little extra love and affection!

If you’re looking for ways you can celebrate National Dog Day, we’ve got you covered. Here is a list of 50 Ways to Celebrate National Dog Day, courtesy of www.NationalDogDay.com.

Let us know how you’ll be celebrating National Dog Day on our Facebook page.

Interested in Teaching Your Pet New Tricks?

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Are you tired of teaching your dog the same old boring tricks like sit and give paw? Dogs can be very intelligent, and with the proper training, they can be taught many of the same things that humans can do.  An article on sheknows.com has outlined a few tips on how to teach your furry friend some new and unusual tricks!

Have you ever seen the videos of dogs hopping on skateboards and going for a ride and wished your pup could do it too?  Well this is not an easy trick to learn, but can definitely be taught by taking small steps.  The first thing you want to do is get your dog used to the skateboard by making it stable.  You can use beanbags, weights or even remove the wheels.  Feed him a treat every time he puts a paw on the board to reinforce that this is positive behavior.  Once he become a bit more comfortable you can begin to manually put his paws on the board and eventually get his entire body on it, still giving him positive praise and treats whenever he interacts with the skateboard.  Once he seems secure on his new toy, start to get him moving with small pushes and tugs.  Eventually your pup will be flying around on his skateboard having a great time. 

For more tips on how to teach your dog other unusual tricks like opening and closing doors, salute, shoot hoops and more, click here!

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How Can The Bregman Veterinary Group Serve You and Your Furry Friends?

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The Bregman Veterinary Group has three locations that are full service veterinary hospitals! We offer a full array of preventative veterinary medicine including wellness exams and routine vaccine protocols. We perform routine surgical procedures as well, including spay and neuters. We also offer feline boarding and prescription pet foods for many metabolic diseases by Hills, Purina, and Royal Canin.

Some of the more advanced services we offer are listed below:

•  Dental prophylaxis with Digital Dental X-RAY
• Veterinary medicine including laboratory evaluation of blood urine and tissue
• Advanced imaging including digital radiology and ultrasound with the incorporation of board certified radiologists to review the images
• Endoscopic procedures and biopsy of the upper gastrointestinal tract
• Soft tissue and orthopedic surgery including bone plating
• Surgical CO2 Lasers that decrease pain, swelling, bleeding and recovery time 

If your pet needs any of these services, call us at one of our locations! You can read more about us by CLICKING HERE or visiting us on our Facebook page. 

White Columns in New York City will hold an art exhibition called “The Cat Show.”

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Art critic and cat lover Rhonda Lieberman created a gallery dedicated to different cats and their habitats. The exhibition includes over 50 different artists, each with feline artworks.

The exhibition works around Lieberman’s theme of ‘The Cats-in-Residence Program.’ Admirers can view installed jungle gyms for cats as they play around in it.

The cats come from Social Tees Animal Rescue. All are up for adoption and can be adopted at “The Cat Show” between the hours of 12-6 p.m.

Due to the overwhelming cuteness and popularity of “The Cat Show” it has been extended until July 27^th every Friday and Saturday.

For more information on “The Cat Show” CLICK HERE

Bregman Veterinary Group specializes in cat health. To keep your feline friend happy and healthy, please visit our website at http://bregmanvetgroup.com/