Worth Street Veterinary Center

Meet Toffee, the adorable puppy with a heart as sweet as his name! Ft. Toffee and Becca

Dreaming of the weekend: sleepy kittens embracing Friday’s cozy vibes Ft. Ricky and Lucille

Ready for my check-up! Do I get a treat now or later? ft. Wren

The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation has identified the presence of harmful algal blooms (HAB) in bodies of freshwater across NYC every year during the summer months. While we do not see many cases of known toxicity or exposure, it is important to stay informed. If you suspect your dog has been exposed, please rinse them off, monitor for symptoms, and contact your veterinarian immediately.

- WSVC Team

Grateful for our dedicated veterinary externs who bring passion, skill, and a bright future to animal care. Your hard work and commitment make a world of difference!
Ft. Our new board! Come on in and take a look!

Summer is here, and so is the heat! 🌞🐶 Remember, our furry friends can get heatstroke too. Keep them cool and hydrated.

Just spreading the love, Butters style! 🧈 (ft. Ali & Butters)

😎❄️ STAY COOL THIS SUMMER ❄️ 😎
Our Brachycephalic patients are at risk!

Heat stroke and respiratory emergencies are one of the biggest concerns with all brachycephalic patients. Please read the attached handout for more detailed information on why this is so.

Signs of heat stroke include:
-Excessive panting
-Elevated heart rate
-Vomiting and/or diarrhea
-Weakness or collapse

Here are some recommendations for Brachycephalic patients/owners:

- Provide fresh, clean, cool water ALWAYS (adding ice cubes throughout the day is helpful)
- Use frozen food or treats in a puzzle feeder as treats.
- Limiting walks to morning and evening (the coolest times of the day) and stay in the shade if possible.
- Avoid walking outside when it is over 90°, if possible.
- Use fans and air conditioning to keep them cool.
- Keep the blinds closed during the hottest part of the day.
- Use a harness instead of a collar, reducing stress on the trachea
- Keep your dog at a healthy weight.
- Avoid over feeding. Split meals into two times per day (or three if possible).

Let’s help keep our patients breathing comfortably!

Happy Learning!
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Tongue’s out for Thursday!!! (ft. Quito)

🐶 PUPPY SEASON IS HERE, SO LET’S TALK VACCINES 🐶

There are vaccines known as “core vaccines” (Rabies & DA2PP) and “non-core” vaccines (Bordetella, Leptospirosis, Lyme, and Canine Influenza). What do these vaccines protect our furry friends from?

Rabies: Required by NYC law. Rabies causes progressive neurologic decline and death after exposure through an animal bite.

DA2PP protects against Distemper, Adenovirus 2 (Hepatitis), Parvovirus, and Parainfluenza. Distemper is an often fatal virus affecting the respiratory and nervous system. Adenovirus causes respiratory infection and acute or chronic liver inflammation or failure. Parvovirus causes severe vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, and life-threatening sepsis, often in puppies. Finally, parainfluenza causes respiratory infections in dogs.

Why do we recommend adding bordetella and leptospirosis?

Bordetella: Also known as the kennel cough vaccine. A common and highly contagious respiratory infection. Highly recommended if you plan on bringing your puppy to training classes, daycares, dog parks, groomers, etc any place that may have high volume of canine intakes.

Leptospirosis: Spreads through contaminated urine from infected wildlife animals and causes liver and kidney failure. High recommended with the increase in rat, deer and racc**n populations in NYC. Especially as a curious pup who may drink from puddles or lick their paws clean after a walk.

Other lifestyle vaccines include:

Lyme: Transmitted by deer ticks, also called black-legged ticks, and causes joint inflammation and potential kidney failure. Important vaccine to have if you plan on hiking or bringing your pup to heavily grassed/wooded areas.

Canine Influenza: The influenza virus causes respiratory infection that may lead to pneumonia.

Protecting our furry companions isn’t just a responsibility; it’s an act of love. Ensure your dog’s well-being and safeguard our communities by staying up-to-date on vaccinations. Together, let’s keep tails wagging and lives thriving!

Sometimes our patients need their own suite! Love to have you here August!

Gratitude is the heartbeat of our practice, and it’s with immense appreciation that we thank our client service veterinary team for their tireless dedication, unwavering compassion, and endless commitment to the well-being of our beloved animal companions. Your hard work makes a world of difference every day 🩵
From left to right: Gilly, April, Mei, Nick, Alex, Arryn and Tiana!

Happy Customer Service Representative Week! Thank you for all that you do and being an essential part of any good veterinary team. We appreciate the dedication you show the fur families that come in. Being on the frontline’s isn’t easy so
please join us in celebrating their incredible work this week! 🩷

Your puppy's first vet visit may seem like a routine checkup, but it's actually a rite of passage. From vaccines to socialization tips, this visit sets the foundation for their happy and healthy future. 🐾

(Feat. Millie, the shih-tzu)

Did you know that it's been scientifically proven that petting a cat (or dog) is good for your health?! It releases endorphins, which decreases stress.

(Shout out to Momo for providing today's dose of relaxation)

There's nothing sweeter than Valentine's day kittens 🩷❤️

Who said you can't start your day with cuddles? Our amazing receptionist, Gillian, started her day giving Freya some extta TLC before her spay. 🐾🩷

The "dogtor" will see you now

No scary blood draws here. Scratch was very calm for his visit today.

Our client service team is always ready to help you and your pet!

(Feat. Tiana)

Mondays are 'fur' some serious cuteness overload! Meet our adorable patient of the day who left us all smitten!

Feat. Kobe and Dr. Stern

Fridays are golden at WSVC

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We love it when you tell your friends about us! Share your experience on Yelp or Google ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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We know we're 9 days in, but we're very excited for this new year and all the great things to come in 2024!

Feat. Dr. Green (left), Dr. Hering (right), Olive and Freya!

#2024 #

Don't be fooled by his size, Ramble is checking all our boxes today:

Cute face ✅️
Sweet personality ✅️
Moonlights as a bunny ✅️

(Feat. Ramble and Dr. Boulting)

Happy Holidays from the WSVC team, Frisbee & !!! 🎄 ☃️

Frenchie Friday (ft. Damion the frenchie whisperer)

Arriving in style 🚗
(ft. Nikki & Ken)

Some post appointment snuggles captured this week

Tongue’s Out Tuesday! (ft. Nikita)
Welcome to Worth Street! ☺️ 🎉