Cases of Kennel Cough being Reported In Manhattan!
Recently an outbreak of kennel cough, and canine influenza has hit Manhattan. Many boarding facilities, daycare and grooming salons in the area have reported cases of these highly contagious diseases.
Although these diseases are extremely contagious, and potentially deadly, they are preventable by keeping your pet current on his [...]

NYC Department of Health ALERT!
As we have posted before, there have now been confirmed cases of rabies in raccoons in Manhattan this year. Today the NYC Dept. of Health sent another bulletin reminding us to stay vigilant.

“We have a rabid raccoon issue in the upper Manhattan areas referenced above [Upper East Side, Central Park,Upper [...]

Help University Animal Hospital Go Green!!

Please help us conserve resources by allowing your account to go paperless!!
We now offer online access to your medical history and reminders via Pet portal and have been notifying you by e-mail of your upcoming services or reminders due.
If you wish to no longer receive paper reminders from University Animal [...]

Rabies is a fatal disease of the nervous system. It is caused by a virus that can infect all warm-blooded animals, including humans. The virus attacks the brain and spinal cord, causing severe nervous system dysfunction and eventually death. While instances of rabies infection are lower than ever, the disease remains a continuing problem. Vaccinating [...]

NYC Department of Health ALERT!
In the past two weeks, three raccoons in Central Park have tested positive for RABIES!
In 2009, 20 animals have tested positive for rabies in NYC. Please ensure that your pet is up to date on his/her rabies vaccine to ensure their safety, and be on alert while out with your pet.
Please contact [...]

Prevention is important, but it’s easy to forget which day to give your pet their monthly Heartworm preventative, or Flea/Tick preventative application.
Remind My Pet is a great website to make those remembering medication easy! You can opt for  e-mail or text alerts that remind you when to give each dose, as [...]