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At Roosevelt Veterinary Center we provide veterinary services for animals and pets including low cost Brewster spay and neuter procedures. Responsible pet owners typically choose to spay or neuter their pets right away; this prevents unwanted or homeless animals. Spaying and neutering can actually benefit the pet by preventing illness and infections. There are many advantages to spaying and neutering animals including common benefits like controlling the pet population, preventing certain types of cancer in dogs and cats, taming male dogs and giving your pet a longer lifespan.

Spay and Neuter Animals at a Young Age

Our veterinarian recommends taking advantage of this service which is offered in our animal hospital in Brewster. Spaying and neutering at a younger age around 8 weeks to 6 months will help the animal endure the surgery a little better and cut down on recovery time. Because we love serving the community, our clinic offers low cost spay and neuter procedures as a service to the Brewster community every Thursday by appointment only. In order to keep animals safe and healthy as well as prevent unwanted increase in population, most boarding facilities and shelters require animals to be spayed or neutered. Contrary to some myths animals who are spayed or neutered will lead a healthy, happy life.

Our clinic also offers laparoscopic surgery for female dogs and other pets when necessary, but because of the complexity of the procedure this is not a part of the low cost spay and neuter program. This state of the art procedure requires less recovery and it is recommended for certain conditions and/or circumstances.

At Roosevelt Veterinary Center, our veterinarian and staff are dedicated to providing quality care for your pets. Our animal clinic typically sees smaller pets such as dogs, cats, rabbits, pocket pets, reptiles, birds and small farm animals. We provide veterinary services such as general health care, dentistry, wellness care, spay and neutering, feline boarding, dog and cat grooming and puppy training classes. If you live in the Brewster area then call our office for an appointment today.

Why do you think it is important to spay or neuter you animal?

Brewster veterinarian, Dr. Allison Glassman, wants her neighbors to safeguard their pets from the many holiday hazards they face during this wonderful season. Requirements for quality veterinary services increase during the holidays, because there are so many potential dangers to your pets.

Even bringing your pets to visit friends and family during the holidays can expose them to dangerous conditions or items. Seemingly innocent--and safe--decorations can pose serious danger to your dog or cat. Keep your pets out of harm's way during your holiday season events.

Common Holiday Items Can Mean Frightening Trips to a Pet Hospital

Festive items, such as tinsel, gift wrapping, ribbon, and ornaments, are pet magnets. Ingesting even small pieces of these otherwise harmless things can cause you to visit an emergency vet, always at an inconvenient time. Making an unscheduled trip to your animal hospital will not top your holiday wish list.

Holiday lights and extension cords are another common source of pet injuries. Your dog or cat may find these very interesting, the result of which may also be a nasty electrical shock injury. Check cords for signs of bite marks and always use three-prong "grounded" cords to protect your pet from unwelcome and dangerous surprises.

Candy and hot chocolate that comes in contact with your pets can cause serious internal distress or, even, death. Be diligent when you are entertaining young children, who have a propensity to "share" their goodies with your pet. Toxic doses of chocolate can be as small as three ounces of their dangerous ingredient, theobromine.

Colorful poinsettias and mistletoe abound in holiday homes. While poinsettias are not heavily toxic to pets, mistletoe can require an emergency visit to your pet hospital. Pets ingesting mistletoe can suffer vomiting, diarrhea, breathing problems, and, possibly, shock or death. Even poinsettias have a milky sap that can irritate your pet's mouth, necessitating a trip to an emergency vet.

Protect your pets from harm during the holiday season. Avoiding emergency veterinary care will translate to more holiday joy for you and your animal family member.

What extra precautions do you take with your pets during the holidays?

Brewster Veterinary Center is the premier pet care clinic dedicated to keeping your animals healthy and happy through our range of veterinary services. Our staff will offer advice and guidelines for feeding your animals and preventing pet obesity.

Pets like humans are affected by the obesity epidemic.  Little furry friends need to eat nutritious foods and stay away from too many carbs.  Pets who consume a high carbohydrate and sugar diet are more likely to be overweight and form an addition to high calorie foods.  The best way to prevent an obesity problem with your pet is to feed them a high-protein diet and make sure that they get lots of exercise.

Healthy Dietary Suggestions for Your Pet

Instead of dry food try feeding your pet a meat-based diet.  Many pet owners think it is cheaper to buy grain-based foods for their animals, but studies have shown that pets perform better if they eat meats instead of grains.  Some pet owners think it better to feed their pets a fat-free diet.  What they do not realize is that fat is an important part of your animal’s diet so many veterinarians recommend reducing grains and carbs instead of fat.  

Natural fat like those found in meats are the kind of fats that are crucial to your pet’s diet.  Processed pet food that contains fat and preservatives has the wrong type of fat for your animal.  Preservatives can actually be harmful to the health of your pet.  Another ingredient that is good for your pet is Omega-3 fatty acids they are necessary for coat and skin health.

Some healthy supplements that may help in fight pet obesity are fish oil, flax seed oil and chia seeds. Feeding your pet unprocessed food, nourishing supplements and vegetables or meat instead of grains is a healthy natural way to combat obesity.  Our Brewster veterinarian will counsel pet owners about how to properly feed their pets and ways to give them more exercise.  Pet owners can have happy pets if they take the time to make sure they are eating the right kinds of foods and getting playtime to exercise their bodies and minds.

What type of nutritional guidelines do you follow to keep your pet healthy?

Roosevelt Veterinary Center is a well-respected Brewster veterinarian practice that offers the safety and comfort of laparoscopic surgery for your pet's comfort, safety and faster recovery time. Just as arthroscopy helps athletes recover faster from knee, hip, wrist and shoulder injuries, your pet will feel better more quickly with minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery.

When your pet needs Brewster spay and neuter services, your dog or cat will benefit from less pain, none of the risks of "open" surgery and be "back on their feet," so to speak, faster. They often need not even spend a night of recovery away from you but are back in your home the same day as their "scope."

Quick and Effective Veterinary Treatment and Healing

The Roosevelt Veterinary Center, under veterinarian Dr. Allison Glassman's leadership, displays their commitment to ensuring their pet patients' superior quality of life and continuing wellness. Choosing laparoscopic procedures means that your pet's postoperative pain declines by up to 65 percent, their time under anesthesia is minimal and they'll be romping and playing before you know it.

Choosing the proper veterinarian for your pet is just as important as selecting the best doctor for you. When your pet needs wellness care, spaying or neutering and/or emergency services, don't you want the most professional--and affordable--medical expertise you can obtain for your furry family members? Roosevelt Veterinary Center offers laparoscopic surgery and high quality wellness care that helps Brewster area pets enjoy their life and bring more happiness and loyalty into yours.

How do you feel about the wonders and benefits of the laparoscopic surgery option?