Nutley Animal Hospital
274 Washington Ave
Nutley, NJ 07110
ph: (973) 667-7772
fax: (973) 667-1816
274 Washington Ave
Nutley, NJ 07110
(973) 667 - 7772
Animals that are housed in groups such as shelters, pets stores, and dog parks can be prone to picking up Giardia. Dogs that go hiking, or cats that go outside, can be exposed to Giardia by drinking water from ponds and steams.
A stool sample from your dog or cat should be tested for routine parasites including Giardia. Most pets do fine with treatment, however occasionally it can become a chronic condition.
Pet Health Tips
Vacationing with your pet may not always be possible. Instead of boarding your pet, consider a pet sitter. Older pets and those requiring medication generally do much better at home. If you have trouble finding a good service please call and we will be glad to help you.
If you notice your pet drinking and urinating more than normal, it could indicate a possible health problem. Excessive drinking and urinating could be symptoms of urinary infection, diabetes, liver, kidney, or hormonal disease. Pleased notify us if you notices any changes in your pet.
Lower urinary tract disease is a common problem in cats, especially males. Inappropriate urinations can be a urinary tract disease or a behavior issue common to both males and females.There are things you can do to help prevent problems.
- Use one more litter box than number of cats
- Use an automatic cat water fountain
- Use litter they like (they will cover any deposits if they like the feel of the litter)
- Feed moist food(can moisten dry with water)
- Reduce stress of being indoors or living with multiple cats by providing vertical cat towers and window seats
- Never use covered litter boxes
- Pick litter clean daily and strip boxes weekly
“Providing Quality Care for your Pets for over Four Decades"
274 Washington Ave
Nutley, NJ 07110
ph: (973) 667-7772
fax: (973) 667-1816
