Missing a turkey wing???

Missing a turkey wing? To make sure your dinner doesn't fly away, we want to remind you to have plenty of food and treats for your four legged friend on Thanksgiving. Remind your guest to please "do not" feed the pets. Those tasty turkey bones can splinter and perforate the stomach and other major organs. Ingesting a bone is a common holiday hazard. Cooked poultry bones may seem like the perfect gift for your pet, but do him a favor and save them for the soup. Even large cooked bones are prone to splintering, which can pierce through the animal's intestines. Keep pet's safe this Thanksgiving holiday.

 

 

THANKSGIVING GREETINGS!

The staff at Animerge would like to wish everyone and their pets a safe and Happy Thanksgiving holiday!

 

 

Holiday Pet Travel Tips

If you plan to travel this holiday season and bring your pet along, make sure to plan ahead. Nothing ruins a trip faster than finding out that your hotel doesn't allow pets. When booking accommodation make sure the hotel or vacation resort permits pets. Check with and make arrangements well in advance with your airline, train or bus line. Click the link below to view more travel tips to ensure you and your pet have a happy and safe holiday season.

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Keep pets safe from Anti-freeze spills this winter season

Animerge wants to remind you about the seasonal hazards to your pet. Pets like the smell and sweet taste of antifreeze, but even a teaspoon of anti-freeze can seriously harm your pet. Thoroughly clean up spills right away and keep containers closed tightly and store them where pets cannot get to them. Just a tip from Animerge to keep your pet safe as the weather gets colder.

Doctor of the Month

Animerge would like to honor Dr. Barbara Guy as our Doctor of the Month! We appreciate all her contributions to the practice and are so happy she's a part of the excellent team here at Animerge.

Keep pets safe when the weather gets colder...

If your pet enjoys playing outdoors this time of year, be sure to provide them with appropriate shelter from the cold, windy weather we can experience. Nobody likes to be stuck outside in the wind and cold. Be sure to keep an eye on your pets and let them inside if you notice the weather taking a turn for the worse. Just a fall tip from your friends at Animerge.

Join Animerge's BOOK CLUB!

Join Animerge's Book Club! November’s Selection is 'From Baghdad with Love: A Marine, the War, and a Dog Named Lava', by Jay Kopelman. We encourage you to read the book this November, and on December 13th we invite you to join us in a blog discussion. Read Lava's story this month and join us for discussions on December 13th.

                                                                           LAVA

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Rat Poison Safety and Pets

Rat poison is used to get rid of unwanted rodents in your household, but rat poison is a bait! This works for pets as well as rodents. Ingestion of rat poison can be fatal to your pet if not caught quickly enough. Baits should be placed in areas that are accessible only to the rodents, such as the roof cavity, betwee...n walls, and in known rat runs. Visit our Youtube channel by clicking the link below and view our latest video to learn more about rat poison and why it is such a risk to pets.

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Keep pets safe as the holidays approach...

While people love the sights and smells of the Thanksgiving season, this can be a dangerous time for your pet. Their sense of smell is hundreds of times better than ours…and can get them into trouble! Be sure to keep rich foods and gifts of food out of reach of your pet. For a special holiday treat, pour sodium-free broth over your pet’s regular food.

Animerge welcomes three new Veterinary Technicians!

Animerge is proud to welcome three new Veterinary Technicians to our practice. Rob Ratel, Jillian Walters and Denise Salon. We are so excited to have them be a part of the excellent team at Animerge!

November's Employee of the Month

Animerge would like to honor Dr. Dean Newton as Adminstrator of the Month!

Dr. Dean Newton has been the Director of Animerge since 1989. He is a 1976 graduate of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University. He worked in general practice in upstate NY for several years. He then continued his education with a residency in Theriogenology at Michigan State University, followed by employment with the New York State College of Veterinary Medicine in the department of pathology.

Dr. Newton came to the Garden State as the chief veterinarian of Lana Lobell Farms, a large Standardbred nursery where he was responsible for the care of 1200 animals, comprising the breeding program, reproductive pathology and microbiology, foal and yearling care.

He has participated in many clinical trails, including the use of innovative vaccines and treatments in horses. He brings his wealth of experience in all aspects of veterinary medicine to Animerge where he has been enjoyed being an emergency clinician since 1989.

In 2006 Dr. Newton spearheaded an ambitious expansion and remodeling project, transforming Animerge into a 24/7 facility in May of 2007. With the enhanced technologies and additional medical space available, he helped Animerge add specialty services by bringing on a full time board certified surgeon and two part-time ophthalmologists with others soon to follow.

Dr. Newton is a member of the AVMA, NJVMA, NJ Metropolitan VMA, AAEP, and the Society of Theriogenology.

He has four children, one of whom is preparing for a career in veterinary medicine. His wife, Dr. Karan Oberhansley, has a successful small animal practice. His interests include biking, fishing, and aviation, and is a part-time flight instructor.

We thank him for his contributions to the practice as both Medical Director and DVM!