Category Archives: Veterinary Medicine
Rabbit teeth malocclusion – detection and treatment
What is a malocclusion you might ask? In simple terms, it refers to misaligned teeth. For rabbits, this is a serious condition. Here’s why. Rabbits are born with only one set of teeth – front teeth and back molars, but
Wishing One and All a Joyous Holiday Season!
Wishing One and All a Joyous Holiday Season! From the Belle Mead Animal Hospital team, Your Other Family Doctors
Euthanasia – Making a difficult decision more peaceful
It has been stated that as veterinarians we lose a patient or deal with death, an average of five times that of human doctors. This might be a combination of the fact that euthanasia is a legal and a viable
Neurological conditions in pets – Case Study
A pet’s nervous system is composed of billions of neurons that form a complex network of pathways within the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. Disease in any one of these 3 circuits (encephalopathy, myelopathy, and neuropathy, respectively) can cause a pet to experience a lack of sensation and/or motor ability. It’s
Laser treatment helps bite wounds heal – Case Study
Infrared light has extraordinary healing properties, and the clinical effectiveness of laser therapy has been well documented through numerous studies. Its effect is photochemical rather than thermal, as in surgical lasers. Class IV lasers, such as the K-laser which is
Jessica Stephens, DVM, wins Honorable Mention in Veterinary Practice News competition
Join us in congratulating Jessica Stephens, DVM, Belle Mead Animal Hospital, for winning Honorable Mention in the Veterinary Practice News 2015 X-Ray Contest, “They Ate What?!” sponsored by Trupanion Pet Insurance. Dr. Stephens treated Willow, an 8 month old Australian
Case Study: Treating kitten with Cuterebra
Just recently a 9 week old kitten (“Mia’s Kitten #2) was seen at Belle Mead Animal Hospital, Hillsborough, N.J., for a swollen area on the side of her face. This was presumed to be wound or abscess of some sort. Upon
Pet insurance helps patient through ACL surgery
We like to share stories of our patients whenever we can, because sometimes their stories are also your stories. And if we see a miraculous outcome, all the more reason to share! Sharing gives hope to many others with pets
Dr. Joe Martins addresses Just Kidding 4-H Goat Club
The Somerset County 4-H Just Kidding Goat Club recently invited Joe Martins, DVM, to present on the topic “How to Evaluate a Healthy Goat.” Following are the points made during the presentation.
Detecting urinary tract infections and bladder stones
We often advise pet parents that pets are silent sufferers. The reason for that is because pets cannot advocate for themselves. Therefore, pets rely on their owners and veterinarians to properly advocate for them. Although most pet parents know their