Identifying ticks, identifying risks. Newtown Vet is collecting ticks as part of the University of Rhode Island’s TickSpotters program! URI is monitoring changing tick populations and the tickborne disease risks that come with them. Newtown Vet is 1 of 11 vet hospitals selected to participate in this program, and you can help. Bring us your… Read more »
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Sago Palm Plant Toxicity
Hello from Newtown Vet! As medical director, I wanted to alert the Newtown Vet family to a new toxicity that is on the rise in dogs and cats due to the increased availability of sago palm plants from some large retailers.
Important Information Regarding Hill’s Voluntary Recall/Withdrawl
Dear clients, As you may already know, Hill’s Pet Nutrition has issued a voluntary recall/withdrawal of select canned canine diets due to elevated Vitamin D levels caused by a supplier error. No dry dog foods, cat foods (both canned and dry), or treats were affected. Hill’s Pet Nutrition has reported that “while vitamin D is… Read more »
Holiday Pet Health Hazards
As the holidays approach, we tend to get wrapped up in the festivities and forget that our homes can contain huge risks for our pets if we aren’t careful. Washington State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine shared a helpful article outlining some of the main hazards pet owners should look out for during the end-of-year… Read more »
Newtown Vet Hospital Dedicates Exam Room to Trenton Thunder’s Bat Dogs
NEWTOWN, PA – In honor of a long-standing relationship with the Trenton Thunder and their beloved golden retrievers, Newtown Veterinary Hospital unveiled an exam room dedicated to the team and their pups on Tuesday, January 28.
Remembering Harry
Although every single one of Newtown Vet’s patients is special to us, occasionally, we’re lucky enough to care for a pet that’s making an impact in the world beyond his immediate family. Harry Minsky, a lifelong patient at Newtown Vet, was one of those pets. In September of this year, Harry ended his battle with… Read more »