July 27th marks the 25th year of ownership of the Plainfield Animal Hospital for Dr. Scott Linick.

Dr. Linick, a 1982 graduate of the Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine, has actually practiced at Plainfield Animal Hospital since his graduation.
Dr. Linick is very proud of his hospital and his staff.  “I have watched the practice [...]

Warm weather can literally be a  killer for a dog left inside a car.  Did you know that on warm days, the inside of a car heats up very quickly?  When it’s 85 degrees out, the temperature inside a car – even with the windows left slightly open – can soar to 102 degrees in 10 [...]

Stem Cell Therapy is a treatment option for dogs suffering from arthritis and ligament injuries causing chronic pain.  It can be used in all joints for arthritis.
Stem cells are derived from the dog’s own fat cells and then injected into the affected joint.  The best candidates for stem cell therapy are dogs who are suffering [...]

According to the Centers for Disease Control, over 4.5 million Americans are bitten by dogs each year. Of those, one in five requires medical attention. Additionally, around 31,000 people need reconstructive surgery each year as a result of a dog bite.
Children are most likely to be the victims of dog biting incidents, as are people [...]

 A silent killer could be harming cherished pets. It’s secondhand smoke and it has been linked to several deadly health problems in animals, according to a growing body of research. Nearly 30 percent of pets live with a smoker, according to the ASPCA .

Toxins in secondhand smoke can cause lung and nasal cancer in dogs [...]

“Wizard of Dogz”

Plainfield Animal Hospital is holding a “Heartworm Day”, on Friday May 14, 2010, from 12pm-8pm.  Receive a FREE Heartworm Test with a purchase of a 12 pack of Interceptor or Sentinel.  Also, bring in a fecal sample for a discounted fecal analysis.  Appointments are required.  No walk-ins.  Please call 908 755-2428 during normal office hours.

Our FREE Lecture Series continues with “Be Proactive in Protecting Your Pet’s Health” presented by Dr. Isabel Perez.  Join us on Tuesday, May 11 at 7:30pm, for this informative preventative healthcare talk.  Space is limited.  Reservations are a must.  Please call to reserve your place, 908 755-2428, during regular business hours.

Plainfield Animal Hospital is more convenient than ever! Beginning March 29th, we are instituting an early drop-off option for your pet’s wellness exams, blood tests and vaccinations.
For busy working families, you can now drop your pet off between 7:00 and 8:00am. A doctor will examine your pet and perform the necessary procedures later in the [...]

Did you know that the flea is the first cousin to the fly? Did you know that that fleas only spend 5% of their life on your pet?
Adult fleas take a blood meal from your pet, lay eggs and pass droppings (flea dirt). The eggs (and droppings) quickly fall off your pet. The eggs now [...]