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Rabid Raccoons In New York City
July 27, 2009
Several rabid raccoons have been found in Manhattan, Queens and the Bronx in recent weeks. That is prompting the New York City Health Department to issue a warning.
Pet owners should make sure their animals are vaccinated against rabies.
The health department says people should avoid contact will any raccoons, skunks, bats, stray dogs and cats and other wild animals that can carry rabies.
Six rabid animals – all raccoons – have been identified in New York City this year. Four were found in the Bronx, one in Manhattan (near Inwood Hill Park), and one in Queens (Long Island City).
Raccoons are the most commonly reported rabid animals in New York City. Rabid raccoons are a relatively common occurrence in Staten Island and the Bronx, but rare in Queens and Manhattan. Bats with rabies have also been found in all five boroughs.
People and unvaccinated animals can get rabies, most often through a bite from an infected animal. Infection leads to a severe brain disease that causes death unless the person is treated promptly after being bitten.
People who see wild animals, as well as any animal that seems sick, disoriented or unusually placid or aggressive should be reported by calling 311.
Nutro Products Announced a Voluntary Recall
May 21, 2009
Nutro Products announced a voluntary recall of dry cat food products. For the complete details, please click on the link below.
Dr. Burns writes article for Blue Book Magazine published by the Metropoitan Dog Club
May 4, 2009
Throughout the course of a day, veterinarians here in New York City can be certain that several dogs will be brought in for diarrhea. Even though there are numerous possible causes, one or two of these dogs will have a parasite called giardia.
Please click on the PDF link below for the published article.
Giardia_for_Blue_Book_by_Dr._Burns.pdf 
Pet Dental Workshop Article
March 4, 2009
For those of you that missed our Dental Workshop by Dr. O’Byrne. Please click on the following link to read more about it.
DVM Hospitals has formed a professional affiliation
Nov. 5, 2008
DVM Hospitals has formed a professional affiliation with Tribeca Pet Services (www.tribecapetservices.com), a custom boarding facility and pet services group. Started by Diane Sandoval, one of our licensed veterinary technicians, and her husband, Matt Kurzon, TPS will accommodate all of our transportation needs (patient transfers, food delivery) and will use DVM Hospitals’ approved staff for home treatments, and their other service needs. They will also use our logo on their pet services van, so watch for it.
