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Types of Veterinary Service Available in Center City Philadelphia

Types of veterinary service available in Center City Philadelphia
Are you looking for a Veterinary Clinic in Center City  Philadelphia?  Do you know what types of services are available or even what to do look for?   Choosing a veterinarian is tough and you want to make sure you make the right choice. World of Animals at Rittenhouse offers all the services you’re looking for in a veterinary clinic. Whether you’re searching for a vet because you just moved or need a new one because you’re not satisfied with the level of care at your current vet, World of Animals at Rittenhouse is your answer.

The best way to treat an emergency is to prevent it in the first place. At World of Animals at Rittenhouse, we provide a superior level of preventive care to make sure your pet stays well and avoids any unnecessary medical emergencies. Dogs or cats can become infected with a parasite at any point in their life and at World of Animals at Rittenhouse, we will perform an annual fecal examination as a part of a thorough preventive health program. Routine physical examinations, blood work, dental care, and communication between you and your provider will help to prevent problems before they start and manage any problem we discover.

Pets are excellent at hiding illnesses and while that may be great if they are wild animals, it isn’t so great for domesticated pets. Kidney disease, diabetes, and hypothyroidism (dogs) hyperthyroidism (cats) are common diseases in senior pets and many treatments are available if detected early. At World of Animals at Rittenhouse, we conduct blood tests to provide a detailed look at your pet’s health. We’ll check for anemia, infection, diabetes, liver, kidney and thyroid disease. Plus, at our clinic we installed a new state-of-the-art in-clinic laboratory system allows our doctors to get those blood test results the same day.

Any pet can get lost or stray from the home and if your pet doesn’t run across a good Samaritan this could end up being a very traumatic experience for your family—and your pet. A collar with your name on it often isn’t enough. But at World of Animals at Rittenhouse, we can help you avoid this situation by inserting a microchip the size of a small grain of rice into the tissues beneath the skin on the back of the neck between the shoulder blades. Most veterinary hospitals, animal control bureaus, SPCA's and other organizations likely to receive stray animals routinely scan dogs and cats whose owners are unknown. We will even help you register the chip so in the event your pet becomes lost, once your pet is picked up, he or she will be returned to you.

These are just some of the services available at World of Animals at Rittenhouse. Call today to schedule an appointment.

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Put Some Teeth Into Your Pet’s Dental Care

Put Some Teeth Into Your Pet’s Dental Care

According to the American Animal Hospital Association, nearly two-thirds of pets suffer from dental problems because their owners do not provide dental care for them. Imagine what would happen to your own teeth if they were never brushed or examined by a dentist,
The same thing can happen with your pet’s teeth. Just as in humans, not brushing leaves bacteria and plaque in your pet’s mouth. As this hardens into tartar and builds up on the teeth, it starts invading between the teeth and gums. Left unchecked, your pet can experience gingivitis, loss of the gum and supporting structures, and eventually the loss of a tooth. Abscessed teeth frequently develop from this process or from a fractured tooth. These can lead to an infection, problems eating, or serious health complications in your pet’s heart, kidneys or liver. Studies show that poor dental care shortens their life span by 20%.

Fortunately there are many steps that can be taken to insure good oral health for pets. Most importantly, you can begin at home by brushing your pet’s teeth regularly, this means every day! Don’t use your toothpaste, it creates suds, which is ok for humans since we can rinse and spit. There are special pet toothbrushes you can use on pets and toothpastes that are ok for pets to swallow. It’s best to start when you first bring your puppy or kitten home, but even an older dog or cat can be taught to tolerate regular brushing. Chewing hard food and playing with hard toys can also help dislodge some of the plaque in your pet’s mouth, but make sure the chew toy is not too hard or your dog could fracture a tooth.

You should also be sure to make regular appointments with your veterinarian for dental care. Dental specialists recommend annual dental cleanings under anesthesia with your veterinarian. He will examine your pet’s teeth and may take x-rays to look for hidden lesions of dental decay, abscesses at the tip of the root, or retained roots from broken teeth. The doctor will remove accumulated plaque, clean and polish your pet’s teeth, and may apply fluoride or a protective sealant. In certain cases your veterinarian may need to perform dental surgery such as a root canal or extraction.

One sign that your pet may be having dental problems is bad breath. Other signs may include a disinterest in eating, drooling, loose teeth, pain when touched, inflamed or red gums, or bleeding. If you notice any of these signs in your pet, it is important to make an appointment with your veterinarian right away. But don't wait for these signs to develop, brush their teeth daily. With annual dental cleanings and treatments and regular brushing, you could prevent these symptoms!

Don’t ignore your pet’s teeth. Work together with your veterinarian to take the steps necessary to insure your pet keeps those pearly whites for a long time to come!
Sources:
American Animal Hospital Association, Dental Care Guidelines
ASPCA, Ten Steps to Your Dog’s Dental Health

American Veterinary Dental College

Dr. Dominic Dallago

Dr. Dominic Dallago

Veterinarian in Philadelphia, PA

Dr. Tanya Kameneva

Dr. Tanya Kameneva

Education:V.M.D. - University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, Philadelphia PA
Emergency and Internal Medicine Internship Training - Angell Memorial, Boston MA
Surgical Specialty Internship Training - Center for Animal Referral and Emergency Services, Oxford Valley PA
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World Of Animals, Inc. At Bethayres - Veterinarian In Huntingdon Valley, PA USA :: Preventive Care

World Of Animals, Inc. At Bethayres - Veterinarian In Huntingdon Valley, PA USA :: Preventive Care

World Of Animals, Inc. At Bethayres - Veterinarian In Huntingdon Valley, PA USA :: Wellness Panels & Early Detection

World Of Animals, Inc. At Bethayres - Veterinarian In Huntingdon Valley, PA USA :: Wellness Panels & Early Detection

World of Animals, Inc.Bethayres Veterinarian in Huntingdon Valley, PA

World of Animals, Inc.Bethayres Veterinarian in Huntingdon Valley, PA

Keep Cats Moving and Grooving

Keep Cats Moving and Grooving

Keeping your cat active can help it burn calories and use muscles, tendons and ligaments that may often be seen catnapping. Burning calories is important for your cat. The more your cat moves and exercises, the more calories it will expend during the activity. Exercise will help to off-set the naps taken in your favorite chair and help to prevent obesity.
Exercise methods your doctor recommends will depend on your cat's current level of activity, health, age and medical condition. Indoor cats probably need more encouragement and support with exercise. You'll want to consider several methods to get your cat moving and grooving. Then, you'll want to shake up the sequence when you play.
Pet Weight Loss by veterinarian Jan Becker discusses pet exercise for owners of cats and dogs. "Cats on the other hand can be a bit harder to exercise," says Dr. Becker. Get your cats moving with cold laser lights flashed onto objects to interest them - but not in their eyes. Wiggle stuffed animals, move them sneakily to get your cat's interest and increase the attraction of pouncing, sneaking, hiding or batting at the soft toy.

• Rope, shoelaces, yarn and ribbon - Cats typically love to play with long stringy items like yarn and ribbon, but Dr. Becker warns owners to beware of these. Owners must be vigilant of linear products or toys and use these only with supervision. The string can easily get caught or tangled with your cat's tongue inducing them to swallow it. Unfortunately, when this happens it can be "very serious or even fatal, if surgery is not performed to remove the object.
• Flashlights - Everyone in your home has a flashlight for emergency use. Make sure your cat has one too. When playtime approaches, pick up your cat's flashlight, ruffle its coat and scratch its tummy. Move your arm behind you when the cat's awake and shine the flashlight beam two feet away from it. Your cat will see the light and want to pounce on it. As your cat moves toward the light, gently shift the light from place to place.
• Bags - Paper grocery bags and gift bags make crinkly sounds that consistently get cats' attention.
• Boxes - If your cat has a particular box it enjoys, encourage playtime with a small ball to bat from corner to corner of the box.
• Straws - Tying a drinking straw into a knot and dropping it in your cat's line of view can start playtime. Your cat will bat it from place to place, sliding, stretching, rolling and tumbling on floor or bed.
• Socks - Add a bit of catnip, a bell or small ball to a spare sock. Secure tightly and swing or drag gently so your cat will follow. "Catnip will often get a cat running around," says Dr. Becker. Not all cats are affected by catnip, but for those that are, keep in mind that catnip must be used in moderation. For cats, the nip is a stimulant that may cause digestive upsets."
• Bottle caps - These caps are typically received on five-gallon water bottles that arrive at your doorstep by delivery. The caps are larger, a firmer plastic and often times have the plastic neck still attached when you remove them to up-end your water into the household dispenser. Your cat will enjoy batting the cap around a smooth surface.
• Walk on leash - Cats can be walked on leash and will probably "walk you" advises Dr. Becker.

Welcome to World of Animals, Inc. at BUCKS COUNTY

Welcome to World of Animals, Inc. at Bethayres

Your Veterinarian in Huntingdon Valley, PA
Call us at 215-947-5110

If you live in BUCKS COUNTY  or the surrounding area in PA, then you have picked the perfect site to find a veterinarian. Dr. Tanya Kameneva, Dr. Donald Shields, and Dr. Geza Incze are licensed veterinarians, treating all types of pets and animals. Your pet's health and well being is very important to us and we will take every step to give your pet the best possible care.
World of Animals, Inc. at Bethayres is a full service animal hospital and will take both emergency cases as well as less urgent medical, surgical, and dental issues. Dr. Tanya Kameneva, Dr. Donald Shields, and Dr. Geza Incze are experienced in all types of conditions and treatments. Beyond first rate pet care, we make our clinic comfortable, kid-friendly, and a very calm environment so your pet can relax in the waiting room and look forward to meeting his or her own Huntingdon Valley veterinarian.
We have a number of resources for you to learn about how to take better care of your pets. Browse around and look at our articles and pet videos. The best veterinary care for animals is ongoing nutrition and problem prevention. If you want to ask a question call 215-947-5110 or email us and we'll promptly get back to you. Our Huntingdon Valley veterinarian office is very easy to get to, and you can find directions on our Contact Us page. You can also subscribe to our newsletter which is created especially for Huntingdon Valley pet owners. In between your veterinary visits, your pet will benefit from you reading these free informative articles.
At World of Animals, Inc. at Bethayres, we treat your pets like the valued family members they are.