Blog - For Pets & Pet Parents

Jun 284 min read

Elbow Dysplasia in Ducky

The story of a veterinarian's dog with elbow dysplasia and the treatments performed to reduce pain and discomfort.

Jun 112 min read

Career Day - Veterinarian

Dr. Matt Schiffman and his dog Ducky visit Frank Antonides School to present at 8th grade Career Day.

Jan 1, 20236 min read

Hip Hip Hooray for Ducky! Vol. 2

New year, new hip. #hiphiphoorayforDucky is back. The initial installation of this series with Ducky’s background story and journey...

Mar 29, 20226 min read

The Human Animal Bond - My Driving Passion in Practice

It’s 7:30am on a summer Saturday morning down in Margate, New Jersey; a vibrant jersey shore town nestled between Atlantic City and Ocean...

May 5, 20204 min read

Pet Obesity & Weight Management

Happy National Pet Week! Today’s theme is “Nutrition and Exercise Matters,” which is very timely given that I just finished up my 3rd...

Jul 29, 20197 min read

Hip Hip Hooray for Ducky!

My dog's journey to recovery from a Total Hip Replacement to treat Hip Dysplasia.

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Jun 21, 20194 min read

Ducky: The Therapy Dog

"The best therapist are the ones with fur and have four legs." My 3 year old yellow Labrador Retriever named Ducky is probably one of the...

Jun 5, 20196 min read

Tick-Borne Diseases in the Northeast

What are tick-borne diseases? Tick-borne diseases are diseases that are transmitted from ticks to humans and animals. The ticks must be...

Jun 5, 20193 min read

Lyme Disease in Dogs

What is Lyme Disease? Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and transmitted by infected blacklegged ticks. The...