Partners in Patient Care
The loss of a beloved pet is never easy. It is a time that every pet owner dreads. We hope it never happens, but the truth is that most owners outlive their animals and will someday need to play a part in deciding when it is time for their beloved family friend to rest, aRead more about Pet Euthanasia: When it’s time to say goodbye[…]
The Internal Medicine Department at Regional Vet provides exams, tests, and therapies for helping sick dogs and cats. We see patients with a variety of medical problems. Those include new illnesses, second opinions and referrals for advanced or complicated issues. Our internal medicine service collects and matches many pieces of information from the patient’s history.Read more about Internal Medicine 101[…]
Pet insurance is as important to your pets as it is to your wallet. Some procedures are more costly than others, but when life-saving treatments have to come off the table because of finances it can be devastating. That’s why we should all plan ahead. Pet Insurance Matters Let’s talk about why pet insurance is so important.Read more about Pet insurance for your dogs and cats[…]
Rabies vaccines are a part of every cat’s life. It’s a terrible disease that can lead to dangerous injuries for owners and eventually to the death of the infected pet. But rabies is preventable. Keeping your cat’s vaccinations up to date is an important part of every cat’s care plan. A new vaccine has been createdRead more about Rabies: New Vaccine Decreases Cancer Risk[…]
Humans commonly engage in comfort eating when we’re stressed. But we have the benefit of medical advice, dietary options, exercise and a sense of long-term well-being. Our pets can’t take medical advice though. They eat what we give them, they only exercise when we let them and they don’t think about long-term consequences. That means weRead more about Comfort Eating: Stressed Out Pets[…]
Willie was an adorable overweight cat that came to us in need of a forever home. RegionalVet provided him with a temporary home while we searched for that special someone to give him the care that he needed. He quickly made RegionalVet his home. He was loved by all at the hospital and the teamRead more about We will all miss Willie, the adorable cat Regional fell in love with[…]
National Dog Bite Prevention Week is observed annually during the third week of May and this year, Regional Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center, in conjunction with the South Jersey-based non-profit organization, NJ Aid for Animals, hosted two Dog Aggression Education Seminars led by renowned canine aggression and behavior expert, Jim Crosby. The seminars, geared towardRead more about Regional Co-Hosts Dog Bite Prevention Seminar[…]
Kali is a beautiful, happy puppy who was purchased from a breeder in Florida. At her first visit to the vet, Kali’s owners were told that she had a heart murmur. Their vet suggested that Kali see a Veterinary Cardiologist immediately. Tests revealed that Kali had PDA (Patent Ductus Arteriosus) and without surgery her prognosisRead more about Meet Kali![…]
Gucci – our Dental Health Patient of the Month! Gucci is an 11 year old Yorkie with Grade 4 Dental Disease. In November, Gucci came in for life changing oral surgery! “I had no idea how much pain he was in. Since his procedure, he is so much happier and energetic, not to mention hisRead more about Meet Gucci![…]
Lacey is an adorable 13 year old Smooth Fox Terrier. Lacey’s mom, Kristen DiVario, is a Hospital Nurse at RegionalVet. A few months ago, Kristen thought Lacey was acting a bit senile and her belly seemed a bit rounder than usual. For peace of mind, she brought Lacey to RegionalVet to make sure everything wasRead more about Meet Lacey![…]