Dewitt Animal Hospital, New York

Everyone please stay safe out there! If you need to leave your home today, leave early and take your time.

Unfortunately, your beloved family pet doesn’t have the ability to tell you in words when they aren’t feeling well. If your pet has been acting strangely or demanding more attention than usual, it may be time to schedule a visit to the vet.

When you are dealing with a sick pet, you want all the options you can have to help make their treatment less difficult for them, while still being effective at dealing with the illness they are suffering from. An alternative practice may be your best bet to get those.

Is chronic tail rubbing wearing on your horse’s tail? While chronic tail rubbing is often caused by pinworms, the condition may also develop due to allergies or insect bites an examination can help to determine the cause and appropriate treatment.

It’s important to check your dog’s coat for fleas and ticks daily during warm weather. Any sign of infestation should be promptly treated. We can also give you some strategies for control.

Hello to all of our clients and followers, The COVID craziness doesn't seem like it is ending anytime soon, so we wanted to remind you/update you of a few things: 1. We are still functioning via curbside service. All of our parking spaces are numbered, so when you arrive at the clinic, please call 315-446-1200 to check in. Whomever you are speaking to will ask for the parking spot number you are in, as well as your credit card information for payment. We are doing our best t...o keep our contact as limited as possible. 2. We do not save your credit card information unless we are explicitly asked to do so. We destroy any information as soon as your pet is checked out of the hospital. 3. All written prescriptions for outside retailers/pharmacies must be picked up from the clinic. Upon picking up your written prescriptions, you will need to sign a liability release form acknowledging the risk of purchasing medications from anyplace other than a Veterinarian. 4. No pet information (physical records, verbal authorization of records) will be released without a signed, written consent on record - this includes giving reference to rescues/shelters. Once you have a signed consent on your pet's medical record, you will not need to sign another one, unless there is change in who you want your information released to. 4a. If you have given us verbal authorization in the past, you will need to sign a release. 5. Our spays and neuters are booking into 2021. No, we aren't kidding. Thank you all for your patience and patronage.

Veterinary acupuncture is an ancient healing practice and science.Traditionally, fine, solid metallic needles are inserted into the acupuncture points. Stainless steel, gold, and silver needles are commonly used, although the treatment is also done with seeds, water, and tiny electric pulses.

Do you ever worry that the food you’ve been feeding your cat could be contributing to its health issues? Unfortunately, many grocery store brands rely on filler ingredients that don’t necessarily add to the nutritional content as a way to keep down costs.

While regular dental cleanings are important to your pet’s health, there are things you can do at home to help. If you’re interested, we may be able to recommend the best type of toothbrush for your pet.

Iiiiiittttssssssss.......... SPOOKY SEASON! Time for another profile picture contest! Put a photo of your pet in their costume in the thread below, and the one that gets the most reactions by Saturday the 24th will be our profile picture for the week of Halloween!

Having a vet is not the same as having the RIGHT vet for the situation you face. That’s why you need a vet with the experience for your particular type of pet and capable of handling your situations. If you have an exotic pet, then you need an exotic pet vet who treats your type of pets.

Dental disease is very common in cats, and it can be hereditary. If you suspect dental disease, it's a good idea to have your cat's teeth cleaned every year. You can brush your cat's teeth, too.

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay and we wanted to share some helpful tips!

Are you sure that your adult dog received a series of parvovirus vaccinations as a puppy? If not, let us know. An older dog that has not gone through parvo vaccinations is at risk from the disease.

Ferrets are intelligent and loving animals who bond well with their humans. Ferrets can be litter trained and love to sleep for 18-20 hours a day. Be sure to ferret-proof their living and playing areas as they enjoy stealing and hiding items, including their food. Because of this, they can also ingest dangerous items.

Did you know that the FVR-CP and rabies vaccines are considered the "core" vaccines recommended for all felines? These vaccines are required for all cats that visit the hospital.

Some reports say that a cat is capable of hunting over 1,000 species for food! Their skin is loose on their body which allows them to be particularly agile and be able to turn on another cat if they are fighting.