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Santa Paws is Comin’ to Town
Pet Gift Guide for the Holiday Season The holiday season is all about giving, and that extends to our furry friends too! What makes for a great gift for your dog or cat? Our staff at Longwood Veterinary Center has a few suggestions for amazing gifts your pet will be...
A Safe and Happy Howliday!
Holiday Pet Safety Tips to Safeguard Your Animals Keep your Pets Safe from Traditional Holiday Plants There are few symbols of the upcoming Holidays as significant as mistletoe, the Poinsettia, or the magnificent pine tree embellished with the trappings of the season....
Feeling Festive with Four-legged Friends
Top 5 Best Hallmark Christmas Movies with Pets There's nothing quite like snuggling up with a loved one to watch a Christmas movie. While humans make great cuddle buddies, there's something special about watching a holiday film with a four-legged friend. Perhaps it's...
Happy Thanksgiving Pets!
The leaves are changing color, the air is crisp, and families of all kinds are gathering together to celebrate Thanksgiving. For many of us, our pets are an important part of our family, and we want to include them in the holiday festivities. But how can we show them...
Black Cat Lore & Superstitions
Several members of the Longwood Veterinary Center team share our homes and our hearts with a black cat. We find them to be beautiful, affectionate, and intelligent, no different from any other cat we have grown to love. Unfortunately, superstitions surrounding...
Teach em Tricks, Give em Treats
Halloween Safety Tips for Pets It’s spooky season, friends, but let’s make sure not to spook your pets too much. Halloween can be incredibly fun for pet parents, but there are plenty of hazards that come with the holiday. There are several things you can do to keep...
Honoring the Pets Who Touched Our Lives
Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day Every year on August 28th, pet lovers around the world come together to honor the memory of their beloved pets who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge. Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day is a special occasion that allows us to reflect on the...
The Brachycephalic Dog
It has long been said that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. For some, the graceful lines of a Greyhound or German Shepherd Dog inspire awe, while others prefer the workmanlike substance of a Labrador Retriever or a Rottweiler. Interestingly enough, research...
Don’t Let Your Dog Get Overheated in the Summer
Heat Stroke in Dogs Summer is a wonderful time of year, one often filled with fun outdoor activities. Getting together with friends and family is a priority, and getting more exercise is on most of our agendas. People will find themselves out and about this summer,...
Fun Things to Do with Your Dog this Summer
Having fun in the sun with your number one is easy during the summer! Despite the summer heat we often have in Kennett Square, including your dog in summer activities can be done safely and is a blast! With all these fun things to do with your dog this summer, please...
Pet Safe Flowers
Pet Safe Flowers for Spring and Summer Bouquets Certainly, most people would agree that a bouquet of fresh spring or summer flowers adorning the kitchen table is an essential decoration for the warmer seasons. One thing some people are not aware of is the fact that...
The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)
AAHA Accreditation When Drs. Strine and Andrews started Longwood Veterinary Center 26 years ago, they were committed to providing compassionate and quality veterinary care by utilizing the highest standards in veterinary medicine to uphold that commitment. To meet...
National Lost Dog Awareness Day
Preventing and Finding Missing Pets As pet owners, our number one priority is ensuring that our furry friends are safe and secure. Always take necessary precautions to prevent your family members from becoming missing pets. April 23rd marks National Lost Dog Awareness...
Our Best Ways to Get Rid of Fleas
Fleas on your dog or cat can also mean they are in your carpets, sofas, curtains, bed sheets, and other fabrics. These are the best ways to get rid of fleas.
Lucky Dogs of the Irish
Irish dog breeds are known for their loyalty, intelligence, and affectionation. From the Setter to the Terrier, there is an Irish pup for every personality.
Vaccinating Your Kitten
Keeping your kitten healthy is a priority for veterinarians and owners alike. Navigating the ins and outs of routine health care may seem a bit daunting, but, as always, Longwood Veterinary Center is here to help. Routine vaccinations are essential to keeping your...
Leptospirosis and Your Dog
Spring weather finds us spending more time outside, enjoying the warmth and sunshine. Resuming exercise and enjoying the fresh air provide numerous benefits for both our physical and mental well-being. More time spent outdoors does increase the risk of exposure to...
Protect Their Hearts
Heart Disease in Dogs and Cats February is known for red candy hearts, chocolates, and roses, all expressions of love for our partners, families, and friends. If you are reading this, we know you share your life and heart with a pet, maybe many pets. It seems the...
Pet Dental Cleaning and Evaluation Part 3
Cat and Dog Dental Care Your animal has been safely anesthetized, is prepped for the pet dental procedure, and is being carefully monitored by the nurse anesthetist– but what happens next in cat and dog dental care? Several of our veterinary nurses have special...
Dental Cleaning and Evaluation Part 2
Dental Care for Pets Kennett Square You’ve committed to the dental cleaning and evaluation under anesthesia, and your pet’s blood work and physical examination are normal. What happens next? When it comes to in-office dental care for pets, all anesthetic procedures...
Dental Cleaning and Evaluation Part 1
Pet Dental Care A complete physical examination by one of our doctors at Longwood Veterinary Center always includes a pet dental care evaluation of your pet’s mouth. At some point in time after a routine visit, you are going to hear one of our doctors recommend a...
How to Help Them Be a Naturally Healthy Pet
January 24th, National Change a Pet’s Life Day, is an excellent opportunity to pledge a healthier lifestyle for your four-legged friend. This special day is dedicated to helping pets and ensuring they live a happy and healthy life. You don’t need any special diet or...
Pet Safe Plants
There is always much discussion, and rightly so, surrounding houseplants that are harmful to pets. However, we tend to spend much less time guiding the plant-loving pet owner toward ways to fill their home with foliage while keeping the safety of their pets in mind....
Canine Respiratory Disease Outbreak 2023
We have received numerous phone calls from concerned clients regarding media reports of an outbreak of canine respiratory disease. Beginning this summer, veterinarians in Oregon began to see an increased number of dogs with signs of a highly contagious respiratory...
Librela: A game changer in canine pain management
All dog owners want the best for their canine companions. If we could have one wish granted, it would be to turn time back to the days when running, jumping, long walks in the woods and playing in the park were easy and pain-free for our dogs. The Long Search for...
National Deaf Dog Awareness Week
Do you have a deaf dog? Here’s how you can support them The last full week of every September is Deaf Dog Awareness Week. This year, it falls between September 24th and 30th, 2023. This occasion gives us an opportunity to learn about these special companions that take...
Adopt a Less Adoptable Pet Week
What is Adopt a Less Adoptable Pet Week? The third week in September is “Adopt a Less Adoptable Pet Week.” This special week spotlights pets with special needs or perceived inadequacies. It helps people understand that these animals may fit perfectly into their lives...
Vacation Tips for Dog Motion Sickness
Dog Motion Sickness Remedies Dog motion sickness can present many travel challenges, especially when you’re planning a summer road trip. However, a car sick pup shouldn’t keep everyone from enjoying a family vacation together! Symptoms of motion sickness may include...
7 Summer Pet Safety Tips to Beat the Heat
Summer Pet Safety Tips to Keep Your Furry Pals Well Summer is officially here – and so are higher temps. Since we live in a climate that tends to be in the mid to upper 80’s throughout June, July, and August, we must always be aware of the affect that summer weather...
Summer Pet Safety
Longwood Veterinary Center wants you to consider the impact of summer heat, ticks, salt water, slug and snail bait, ice cubes, flea and tick products, bee stings, choking hazards from the family barbecue, and fireworks on pets for a safe and happy summer!
7 Tips To Keep Your Pet Healthy This Summer
Summer Pet Safety Tips From Longwood Summer is finally in full swing; the sun is shining brightly, the temperatures are high, and there is plenty of opportunity to take your pet outside for much-needed playtime. In today’s post, we will discuss summer pet safety and...
Trips Are Better With Your Dog
Traveling with Pets – Tips From Your Vet Traveling with pets can be a lot of fun, but it also requires a lot of forethought and preparation to ensure all goes smoothly. For some pets, the jet setter life comes quite naturally, while for others, the whole process is...
Happy National Rescue Dog Day!
Consider Adopting from Any of the Animal Shelters in Pennsylvania Every year on May 20th, National Rescue Dog Day shines a spotlight on the incredible journey of rescue dogs and honors the immeasurable love and devotion they bring to our lives. These remarkable...
Happy Cat, Happy Home
Alleviate Feline Osteoarthritis Pain Growing old is an inevitable part of life and happens to the best of us! With age comes both wisdom and, for most, a few aches and pains. As our pets age, they also feel less spry, a little stiffer, and sometimes sore. We may...
Making the Biscuits
A Tribute to the Working Cat We hear about working dogs all the time, seeing eye dogs, search and rescue dogs, airport baggage sniffers, and police dogs. The ubiquity of man’s best friend steadfastly toiling alongside his human partner is all around us. When asked to...
3 Essential Tips to Caring for Your Pet’s Teeth
February is National Pet Dental Health Month, and at Longwood Veterinary Center, we want to take time to share three essential things you should consider when it comes to your pet’s dental health and hygiene.
Understanding Eye Disease in Pets
The eye is the window to the soul, or so it has been said. And who among us pet owners haven’t sat looking affectionately into our pet’s eyes, wondering what they see, think and feel. Dogs and cats have excellent vision, but eye diseases in pets are real and can occur...
The Gift of Communication
Have You Heard (of) Speech Boards? Many of us love to show our appreciation for our friends and family during the holidays. Finding the perfect gift is often difficult, we all want something special and novel to express how much we care. This year, you might want to...
Top 5 Reasons to Celebrate Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
October is National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, and shelters are full of adorable dogs that need a home. The best way to celebrate this month is by adopting one yourself! These pups have been through so much already. They may be a little timid or shy when you first...
Reading the Body Language of Cats
What did you just say? Reading the body language of cats. It's safe to say that people in the United States love pets. Close to 69 million households have a dog, and over 45 million homes are shared with a cat. (1) Most people, even those that do not own dogs, seem...
Tips for Taking a Cat to a Vet
When it comes to veterinarian visits, if your cat suffers from anxiety know that they are certainly not alone. Bringing your cat to the vet can be stressful for even the calmest cat. Being in a carrier, loud noises, unfamiliar smells, and more all have the potential...
Mushroom Toxicity in Pets
As most locals know, we are fortunate to live within a proverbial hotbed of mushroom production. In fact, Pennsylvania produces nearly 70% of all mushrooms in the country, the lion's share being grown in our own Kennett Square. With National Mushroom Month being only...
Get Your Cat or Dog Microchip at Longwood Vet Center
We have written before about the importance of a cat or dog microchip, but because last month was National Lost Pet Prevention Month, we felt it bore repeating. At Longwood Vet Center, we offer microchipping services for around $80, which covers the one-time fee of...
Two friendly little kittens are looking for their forever home
These two friendly little kittens are looking fortheir forever home! Why not stop by our office to meet them in person? They will make the perfect addition to your family!
Memorial Day
As working members of the veterinary field, we recognize the importance, strength, and resilience of the human/animal bond. We bear witness in our clients and patients, and we experience it ourselves during time spent with our own pets. Man’s relationship with animals...
It’s Kitten Season – Spay and Neuter
Spring has completely sprung, and the temperatures are bringing us closer to summer. For cat owners, this means kitten season is here. It's estimated that between 60 and 100 million cats in the U.S. are homeless. Spaying and neutering helps prevent that number from...
Separation Anxiety in Cats
During the COVID-19 pandemic, we were home with our critters all day, every day. Many cats loved the extra companionship and attention. Now that we find ourselves doing less work from home and are away more frequently, our cats have noticed the change and some are...
Heartworm Disease in Pets Part 2
Most pet owners understand the importance of preventative medication and the crucial role it plays in managing heartworm disease. However, things can get a little “testy” when we begin to discuss the equal importance of yearly heartworm testing for your dog. It seems...
Three Ways to Prep for Doggy Daycare
When considering your puppy’s development, socialization should be a top priority. Puppy classes with similarly aged and vaccinated puppies will get your puppy off to the right start. Also, the fun and exciting environment found in a good doggy daycare will help your...
COVID-19 UPDATES
Longwood Veterinary Center COVID Protocol Dear Clients and Supporters of Longwood Veterinary Center, At this time, we have revised our COVID protocols. Wearing masks will be optional in the waiting/front desk area. However, due to the inability to social distance in...
Happy Hearts and Heartworm Prevention
The month of February is by far the sweetest of them all, when loved ones are celebrated and we share our heart with others. It also gives us glimpses into the Springtime that is promised. Days become incrementally longer and temperatures might even increase a smidge....
What vaccines do puppies need?
There’s nothing quite like bringing home your newest, littlest family member! A puppy is full of love, joy, excitement and needs. They need constant attention, a nutritional diet, patient training, safe toys, a comfy place to lay their noggin and a whole laundry list...
Safety Tips for Pet Costumes
When dressing up your pet in a snazzy outfit, we at Longwood Vet Center would like to emphasize the importance of safety with pet costumes.
Thank you, Betty White
At Longwood Veterinary Center we try to approach life with generosity and caring not unlike that shown by Betty White, all year long.
Finding a Good Pet Food
The holiday season seems a perfect time to discuss pet foods and what owners should search for when looking for the best daily nutrition for their beloved pets.
Keeping Your Animals Safe This Holiday Season
Thanksgiving Pet Safety Tips The end of the year brings with it many holidays, special gatherings, and parties with amazing food, but it also can come with a few potential hazards for pets. Ultimately, it’s really important that holiday food items are kept away from...
Happy Healthy Cat Month
10 Tips for Happy, Healthy Cats September is Happy Healthy Cat Month! This national month of recognition was established by a nonprofit called CATalyst Council, an organization created to help forge a better future for cats everywhere. Their primary goal is to enable...
The Diagnostic Process
Understanding Veterinary Diagnostics In today’s world, if you have a problem with your new car, the diagnostic process is pretty clear. You pull into your mechanic, he hooks your car up to a computer, and within minutes, a complete report is available. Your mechanic...
International Homeless Animals Day
9 Ways to Assist Homeless Dogs and Cats The third Saturday in August is International Homeless Animals Day, the 21st of August this year, and the day is recognized with events across the globe. The International Society for Animal Rights introduced the holiday in an...
How the Pandemic Has Changed the Veterinary Landscape
The Demand for Veterinary Services Post COVID-19 Joey, a friendly Boxer, owned by one of our Doctor’s parents, was having a serious issue and needed to see a veterinarian right away. The only problem was, the pet and parents lived three hours from LVC. Help from their...
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