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Girl Scout Daisies visit Barnside Veterinary Hospital

2/20/2020

A dozen Daisies (Girl Scouts in kindergarten and first grade) came for a tour of Barnside. They were able to see how veterinarians care for animals. They learned to give their pets the same kind of care that their parents show them. The Associate Humane Society on Shafto Rd in Tinton Falls, was the beneficiary of their generosity, as the girls brought a whole box of toys and other gifts for the shelter pets.

Girl Scout Troop 243 visits Barnside

12/4/2019

5th graders from Troop 243 of St. Rose Elementary School came for a tour of Barnside Veterinary Hospital. During their visit, the girls learned about the importance of dental care for pets.
Hygiene and cleanliness are the cornerstones of good health. Brushing and bathing pets, laundering blankets and beds, and daily washing of food and water bowls are all simple ways owners can help keep their pets healthy.

Barnside Veterinary Hospital- Won Best of the Best 2019!

11/12/2019

Asbury Park Press- Best of the Best- Monmouth County 2019

Thank you to all our clients and patients-- YOU are the best!!!

Howell Girl Scout Troop 915 Tours Barnside Veterinary Hospital

11/5/2019

Five fifth-grade Girl Scouts visited Barnside Veterinary Hospital. They learned about using X-rays to diagnoses fractures and the many random objects pets occasionally inappropriately eat. Dental care for pets (and people) was emphasized. They also discovered that the math skills they were learning (fractions and decimals) were important to know if you needed to treat every animal from gerbils to goats to Great Danes!

Girl Scout Troop Daisy 527 Tours Barnside Veterinary Hospital

5/21/2019

13 exuberant Girl Scout Daisies toured Barnside Veterinary Hospital. Everyone was in high-spirits as they learned how veterinarians problem-solve to diagnose and treat sick animals. They also learned ways that veterinarians help owners keep their pets healthy.

Even veterinarians and small-business owners get jury duty

2/19/2019

What better way to spend 8+ hours than crammed in the basement of the Monmouth County Courts building with 730 other potential jurors?

Don't worry, even though I wasn't "working," I had plenty of other veterinary and Barnside tasks to keep me occupied.

"Sorry," to all my clients and their sick pets, who I wasn't able to attend to.

"New Jersey Government-- Working for You!"

Local RABIES outbreaks! What you need to know!

2/8/2019

Rabies? Here in Monmouth County?
Belmar has an outbreak of Rabies right now!

In Belmar, NJ an 83 year-old Belmar woman was bit by a rabid raccoon in January. An neighboring dog was also bit, presumably by the same raccoon. On February 5th, a Belmar family's pet cat was killed by a raccoon which is currently also being tested for Rabies.

Rabies Vaccination for your pet-- FAQ's

WHY DO I NEED TO VACCINATE MY PET?
Rabies is fatal! All mammals, including humans, are susceptible to rabies. There are about 300 confirmed cases of Rabies in NJ every year! There were almost 50 cases of Rabies in Monmouth and Ocean County last year.

BUT MY PET DOESN'T GO OUTSIDE!
Even if your animal isn't ever "allowed" outside, accidents and escapes happen. Unfortunately, bats in the house, are way more common than anyone likes to think. Rabid wild animals behave erratically and are known to burst through screens and attack people and pets.

I DON'T BELIEVE IN VACCINES
Owning a pet is a privilege, not a right. If you choose not to vaccinate your pet against other diseases, you're putting your pet's health at risk. But if you don't vaccinate your pet against rabies, you're putting your pet, your family and the public at risk.

TOWNSHIP LICENSING
A town's responsibility is to protect the public. When a town issues a license, it is essentially stating, "You the public, are safe from rabies, from this animal, for the duration of the licensing year." It can be frustrating when your pet's rabies vaccine is good until August, but the town insists it be valid until December. Remember, the town needs to protect "the public" and rabies is fatal.

ABOUT THE VACCINE
There are currently two valid rabies vaccines in the US for use in dogs and cats: Imrab by Merial and Defensor by Pfizer/Zoetis. Rabies vaccines can only be administered by a licensed veterinarian. The rabies vaccine is good for 1 year for puppies, kittens or any adult dog or cat for which there is no documented proof of rabies vaccination. The pet is NOT considered protected against rabies until 28 days after the vaccine was given. For previously vaccinated dogs and cats, the rabies vaccine is considered medically protective for 3 years. Again, the township's licensing laws to protect the public, supersede all.

WILL YOU SIGN AN EXEMPTION FORM?
Short answer? No. The rabies vaccine is consider extremely safe and effective. If your pet is currently undergoing chemotherapy, is currently having an episode of IMHA/IMTP or has some similar life-threatening illness, we can discuss the situation. Pet's age, concerns about over-vaccination and personal beliefs are not acceptable reasons to avoid rabies vaccines.

HOW ELSE CAN I PROTECT MY PET?
Keep your pet indoors or under your direct supervision. Don't allow your pet to engage with wildlife.
Vaccinate! Vaccinate! Vaccinate!
---Meredith L. Weltner-Sharin VMD

Girl Scout Troop 913 visits Barnside Veterinary Hospital

2/8/2019

Girl Scout Troop 913 visited Barnside Veterinary Hospital. This small group of 4th-graders asked many astute questions as they followed the path through the veterinary hospital that a sick pet might take. A few might become veterinarians . . . if they keep up their studies for the next 16 years!

Girl Scout Brownie Troop 771 tours Barnside

1/31/2019

Brownie Troop 771 was our first tour group of 2019! These energetic group of mostly second graders was able to see a behind-the-scenes view of Barnside Veterinary Hospital.

Barnside Vet is "Jersey Strong"----"Ask the Vet" at Shrewsbury Gym

12/18/2018

Dr. Sharin was available to talk with Jersey Strong clients exercising at the Shrewsbury Township location.

With the holidays coming, it's a great time for pets (and their owners) to lose a few extra pounds.

Promoting good health for pets and their people is what veterinary medicine is all about!

Keep a lookout in 2019 for more Jersey Strong visits!

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Girl Scout Daisies visit Barnside Veterinary Hospital

Girl Scout Troop 243 visits Barnside

Barnside Veterinary Hospital- Won Best of the Best 2019!

Howell Girl Scout Troop 915 Tours Barnside Veterinary Hospital

Girl Scout Troop Daisy 527 Tours Barnside Veterinary Hospital

Even veterinarians and small-business owners get jury duty

Local RABIES outbreaks! What you need to know!

Rabies? Here in Monmouth County?
Belmar has an outbreak of Rabies right now!

Rabies Vaccination for your pet-- FAQ's

Girl Scout Troop 913 visits Barnside Veterinary Hospital

Girl Scout Brownie Troop 771 tours Barnside

Barnside Vet is "Jersey Strong"----"Ask the Vet" at Shrewsbury Gym

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Rabies? Here in Monmouth County?​Belmar has an outbreak of Rabies right now!

Rabies Vaccination for your pet-- FAQ's

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We Would Love to Have You Visit Soon! Stop In Any Time for a Tour.

QUICK LINKS

"Veterinary Excellence through Education, Knowledge and Compassion"

Rabies? Here in Monmouth County?
Belmar has an outbreak of Rabies right now!