We are proud to announce the addition of medical oncology to the services offered here at South Branch Veterinary Services. Starting April 9th 2024, M.J.Hamilton, DVM, DACVIM (Onc) will be joining our team to offer comprehensive cancer care for our patients. Dr. Hamilton is a board certified medical oncologist and will see patients here every …
If you’re like us, you can’t wait to get out of the house with your pets this summer. But while you’re enjoying the warm weather, we wanted to share some tips to help keep the summer fun and safe for you and your pet. Watch for Heatstroke Like people, pets can suffer from heatstroke. Unlike …
Fleas and ticks pose a risk to pets and people in Hunterdon County and throughout New Jersey. Besides feeding on blood, fleas and ticks can also transmit serious illnesses. These diseases can cause lasting health issues, which is why we want to make sure our clients are aware of the problems these small parasites can …
This February, celebrate National Pet Dental Health Month with us. Dental care plays an important role in your pet’s overall health, so we’re sharing some important information about why we make dental care a priority at South Branch. By 3 years of age, most dogs and cats have some form of periodontal disease (also called dental or …
Adult Wellness Care: Essential for a Healthier Life for Your Pet Wellness care is important for pets throughout their lives. Although most dogs and cats are often the healthiest during their adult years, practicing prevention can be key to helping your pet live well. Most dogs and cats are considered adults from about 1 year until …
Arthritis in Pets: Far More Common Than You Might ThinkDogs and cats are similar to people in many ways. One thing we have in common with our canine and feline companions is that we can develop osteoarthritis (OA). What is osteoarthritis?OA is a painful, progressive disease that causes joint inflammation, reduces mobility and flexibility, and …
If something unexpected happens to your pet, are you prepared to pay for the cost of services out of pocket? If you don’t have money set aside in an emergency pet care fund (or even if you do), you might want to consider pet insurance. At South Branch, we don’t want financial concerns to prevent …
According to a recent survey, more than half of pets—around 56 million cats and 50 million dogs—in the United States may be overweight or obese!* If your pet is carrying extra weight, you’re not on your own. We’ll work with you to create an individualized plan to help get your pet trimmed down and on …