Links

• People Food for Pets

  This form includes a list of people food that is safe for pets and a list of foods to stay away from.
  

• Recommended Commercial Diets

  This is a list of high quality commercial diets that we recommend.

• Dr. Fallon's Ideas on Pet Nutrition

  Dr. Fallon has done a lot of research on pet nutrition throughout the years. Based on his research, Dr. Fallon has come up with some ideas and tips as well as websites for owners.
  

• Alternative Therapies

  Dr. Fallon offers alternative therapies including Acupuncture, Chiropractic Techniques and Chinese Herbs.
  

• Skunk Spray Remedy

  
  

• Vaccination Guideline

  The Mill Brook Animal Clinic vaccination guidelines below have been based on recently published studies and recommendations made by task forces which include representatives from academia, private practices, governmental regulatory bodies, and industry. These are only general guidelines, as the vaccine types recommended and the frequency of vaccination vary depending on the lifestyle of the pet being vaccinated, i.e. indoor vs outdoor pets, travel plans, kennel/boarding plans, and underlying disease conditions such as immune-mediated diseases or pre-existing infections such as FIV infection following a discussion between the veterinarian and the client regarding the animal’s lifestyle in the year ahead.

  For dogs, Dr. Fallon recommends:

  -DHPP is given through the ages of 8-16 weeks.  It is a series of 3 vaccines 3-4 weeks apart.  We use Recombitex C-4 which contains Distemper, Adenovirus, Parvovirus and Type 2 Parainfluenza.  The last of series for canines should be at 15-16 weeks.

  -Rabies is given after 4 months of age.  Dogs are given a 1 year vaccine as a puppy.  If they receive there next rabies vaccine before the first one expires, they will receive a 3 year vaccine.  If the vaccine expires, they will need to get another year vaccine.  Once a 3 year is given it will always be a 3 year.

  -Lyme is a series of 2 vaccines 2-3 weeks apart then booster annually.

  -Leptospirosis is a series of 2 vaccines 3-4 weeks apart then booster annually.

  
  

• Advice on Tick Removal

  If you find an attached tick, here’s advice from the CDC:

  -Do not squeeze the tick and pull it out with your fingers. This only forces possibly infected blood into the bite site.

  
  

  -Instead, use a fine tipped tweezers to grasp the tick as close to the skin’s surface as possible. Pull upward with steady, even pressure.  You can also use a fine tooth comb to detach the tick.

  
  

  -If the mouthparts break off, DO NOT PANIC. In Dr. Fallon's 20 plus years of practice, he has never seen an issue when a remaining piece of tick is left behind.  It is the body's natural response to reject the remains over a period of time.  Clean the area with rubbing alcohol and soap and water and the body will do the rest.

  
  

  -And if a few days later you find a tell tale bull’s eye rash, or you notice any changes in you pets behavior such as achey muscles, swollen lymph nodes, and/or fatigue, see a physician familiar with Lyme disease.

• Top Health Conditions in Cats and Dogs

  TOP DOG CONDITIONS

  
  

  -Skin Allergies

  -Ear Infections

  -Non-Cancerous Skin Growths

  -Upset stomach/Vomiting

  -Arthritis 

  -Intestinal Upset/Diarrhea

  -Bladder Infections

  -Periodontitis/Dental Disease

  -Bruise or Contusion

  
  

  TOP CAT CONDITIONS 

  
  

  -Bladder Infection

  -Periodontitis/Dental Disease

  -Overactive Thyroid

  -Chronic Kidney Disease

  -Upset Stomach/Vomiting

  -Diabetes

  -Intestinal Upset/Diarrhea

  -Skin Allergies

  -Lymphosarcoma (Cancer of the lymph nodes)

  
  

  
  

• Pet Insurance

  Not all Pet Insurance companies are the same.  It is very important that as a pet owner, you do your homework when it comes to finding a plan that works for you and your pet.  Below are questions you should ask when looking for a the right plan:

  • Policy dollar limits for plans offered? Per year, per condition, for life of the pet?
  • Deductible types?
  • Are Hereditary/ Congenial Conditions covered?
  • Do you pay off the actual invoice?
  • What are the waiting periods for orthopedic conditions? Hereditary/Congenital conditions?
  • What are the standard waiting periods?
  • Do they have a lis of exclusions by breed?
  • Pre-approval process- 3AM & life threatening?
  • Types of reimbursement and timing of reimbursement?
  • Cancer coverage- Policy regaurding different cancer from pre policy to post policy?
  • Pre-existing Conditions definition
  • Dental Coverage-Illness & accidental injury or just dental injury.
  • Coverage at ER? Is the % paid the same as coverage at the primary hospital
  • What happens if I want to raise my annual limits?
  • Does my monthly premium go up every year?
  • Is there a service fee to pay monthly or quarterly?
  • Do they cover supplements/nutraceuticals?
  • How long have they been in business?
  • Who is the underwriter? How long have they been underwriting their policy?

  Below is a link with information on multiple Pet insurance companies

  http://www.consumersadvocate.org/pet-insurance/best-pet-insurance