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Ridgewood NJ, one of the most common pet medical insurance claims around Valentine’s Day is chocolate ingestion. In fact, According to Trupanion, a leader in medical insurance for cats and dogs, chocolate made up 70% of toxicity-related claims in the weeks surrounding Valentine’s Day over the last five years.
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Ridgewood NJ, We all know that cats and dogs love to chew (and unfortunately swallow) a surprising array of household items. In fact, one of the most common claims we receive at Trupanion is for Foreign Body Ingestion.
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The year 2020 will likely be remembered as the year of the pandemic. But it also brought thousands of new puppies and kittens into our homes, and as part of our families, as we looked to them for comfort and companionship.
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Have you always dreamed of having a cat as a pet? They can be super loving and an amazing companion to have – but like any pet, they come with their own set of needs and wants. It’s up to you to decide if you can handle everything and give your cat the loving home it deserves! You simply can’t just bring a cat home and call it a day, if you really want it to be happy, you’ll have to put in a little bit of work. So here’s how to raise a healthy cat!
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Without even realizing, many pets bring an overwhelming amount of joy into our lives. Having the company of a pet often provides individuals a sense of purpose by causing them to develop a daily routine and giving them something to look forward to each day. People choose to have pets for different reasons. Depending on the chosen animal, you will see many different benefits – from support with physical injuries, such as blindness, providing companionship for a widowed person who has lost a loved one or for children to play with, to acting as a guard to protect the family and the house from potential intruders.
Pets are there for you, to make you laugh and comfort you when you are ill or even when you are upset. However, not everyone is convinced and does not understand the emotional bond developed between a human and its pet and only see the downsides to owning an animal. If you are one of these skeptical individuals still considering if you should own a pet, hopefully, this article listing some of these benefits will change your mind.
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Having a cat for many people is a lot of responsibility just like having a child. Cats, just behind dogs, are the most popular pets in the world, and many times people take cats in almost as surrogate children; the industry for cat products is thriving, as is the same with the pet industry as a whole, but cats make up a very large component of the aforesaid market. With cats becoming more than pets and to a certain extent family members, it should be no surprise that there are hundreds of thousands of products on the market for your cats. Then, with so many to choose from, it is important to read this guide to establish what your cat needs from what she or he does not.
Most trips tend to be fun when they are in the company of a pet. The vacation might be stressful for the pet, but provided that you are organized during the preparation; the trip could end up being enjoyable. When planning for that vacation with the pet, you need to do more than just loading the animal at the back seat. You need to consider these factors when preparing that pet for the dream vacation.
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“I think the Village of Ridgewood should go up to Bergen County animal shelter and take half dozen cats, they’ll take care of the problem.”
July 3,2013
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Ridgewood NJ , Many pets are sensitive to loud noises and bright lights, like those in a firework display or a thunderstorm. Because they have more sensitive hearing than us, even a distant firework boom can trigger a “flight or fight” response. If they are outdoors, they will run for miles from the noise at once, even through traffic. They may even break through or dig under fences if necessary since it is quite frightening for them. Once far away from your care, they are most susceptible to being hit by a car or suffering from heatstroke.
Make sure your animals have identification and/or a microchip in case they do run away. When walking your pet, keep a tight grip, as a loud noise may cause them to bolt. Keep them at home during the fireworks because besides scaring them, it is much too painful for their ears. Put your pet in the quietest room of the house and close the blinds so no flashes of light can be seen, which may startle them. To drown out any possible firework crackles and loud noises, you can turn the TV or radio on or play some soothing, classical music. If your pet gets particularly stressed during fireworks or thunderstorms, call to make an appointment to discuss this with one of our veterinarians. There are many things we can do to help, such as offer medication to them.
Whether attending fireworks or not this holiday, it’s a hot time of year, so it is best to keep your pets indoors, in a cool place with plenty of fresh water. If you happen to be traveling to a party, do not leave your pets in the parked car, as it can reach 150 degrees in minutes.
Make this a safe, healthy and happy holiday with your pets. Wish you all a very Happy July 4th from the doctors and staff of Ridgewood Veterinary Hospital!
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Surveying 1,000 Americans, the data researchers at Ooma https://www.ooma.com/home-security/butterfleye-security-camera/] — a Silicon Valley company offering an innovative home security and monitoring platform and makers of the Ooma Butterfleye smart security camera — discovered that some people love their pets so much, they go to great lengths to spend every moment with them — even when they aren’t home.
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Ridgewood NJ, On Saturday, September 29th, 2018 at 10:00 AM, there will be a Blessing of the Animals celebrating the Feast of St. Francis at Christ Episcopal Church, 105 Cottage Place in Ridgewood. Everyone is invited to bring their favorite pets: dogs, cats, rabbits, goldfish, stuffed animals . . .any beloved “creatures, great or small. A short service celebrating all animals will be followed by individual blessings of each animal. Some orphaned dogs and cats who are eligible for adoption from the Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge in Oakland will also be present. Refreshments will be served. The service will be held inside the church, rain or shine.
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may 27,2018
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Veterinary Hospital is open from 8-5:00 on Saturday and Sunday, and closed on Monday. If you have an emergency please call our office at 201-447-6000. We will re-open for regular business hours on Tuesday. Have a memorable weekend and summer!
photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page
July 17,2017
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Hawthorne NJ, Members of Hawthorne Fire Company #4 (Engine 4) and Hawthorne Fire Chief Joseph Speranza pose with Hawthorne resident Luisa S. following Engine 4’s rescue of Luisa’s cat Osi from a tree located in Goffle Brook Park, Hawthorne early Sunday afternoon, 07/16. Neither Osi nor her rescuer were injured during the incident, which was executed using a ground ladder from Engine 4.
