All pets should wear collar tags imprinted with their name and the phone number of their pet parent, but only a microchip provides permanent ID that cannot fall off, be removed, or become impossible to read. We offer microchipping so if your pet becomes lost, they stand the best chance of being found. Scanning a found pet and scanning all new patients is free.
We provide laser therapy to help care for animals who have had surgery, been injured or suffer from chronic pain. Just like with humans, laser therapy can speed an animal’s recovery many times fold and improve their quality of life. Mobilizing a joint to perform certain types of movements at the end of your range of motion, massaging a muscle to promote proper movement…
We have assisted in the recovery of many different animals. So whatever the problem, whatever the breed, creed, or species, we are there for you.
North Fork Veterinary Hospital (NFVH) is dedicated to providing kind and compassionate care for your pets. That starts with our communication to you, keeping you well informed of your pet’s medical condition, diagnosis and treatment. We understand as pet owners ourselves how important your animals are to you so we take it all a step…
We have a new IM3 dental machine for cleaning, polishing, extractions. Your pet will also receive a fluoride treatment and we will teach you how to do home care. This is very important because otherwise your pet’s teeth will need another dental within 6 months to a year. We have numerous products for your pet’s…
We now have calming music for animals playing in our reception area to calm them when entering the hospital. That is a new concept developed by Dr. Marty Becker. We now use pheromones with diffusers in the exam rooms, on the table covers and ourselves. Also we give lots of treats and have various sedatives…
Working with the RHSPCA and local prosecutors, Dr. Pettigrew has already testified in cruelty cases. She has finished the Animal Forensic courses and have completed certification in cruelty and forensic medicine in order to help all those defenseless animals who have been abused. A combination of veterinary medicine, veterinary forensics, animal care and the practices used in organized…