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Q: Should I clip my dog’s nails before letting him run outside?

Clipping a dog’s nails is very important. Even more so, if your dog is going to be active and run around. Many dogs can break a nail easily if it is too long. The nail can … more

Central Veterinary Associates | 5/11/16

Oliver, from left, Sparkles and Cooper, the dogs, helped break ground on May 5 on a new 14,024-square-foot dog park at Newbridge Road Park in Bellmore, with assistance from Town of Hempstead officials and employees.

Hempstead creating park within a park for dogs

Cooper, Oliver and Sparkles joined Town of Hempstead officials on Thursday as they broke ground on a $250,000, 14,025-square-foot dog park at Newbridge Road Park in Bellmore. The trio of canines were all owned by town employees. more

By Scott Brinton | 5/6/16

Q: Should I let my Chihuahua play with the larger dogs at the dog park?

A:There are many large breed dogs that play well with smaller dogs however a pet owner should always be careful with such a large discrepancy in weight classes. Even playing with a dog of … more

Central Veterinary Associates | 4/8/16

Hofstra senior Jack Saleeby plays the lovable but completely self-centered Peer Gynt.

Ibsen's 'Peer Gynt' performed at Hofstra

Share the misadventures of its charismatic Peer Gynt in a lively staging of the rarely produced masterpiece. more

4/6/16

Peninsula Public Library in Lawrence hosted the children’s literacy program “Paws to Read.”

Reading aloud to a child’s best friend

A literacy program, “Paws to Read,” has children, who are cardholders of the Peninsula Public Library in Lawrence from grades pre-kindergarten to eighth grade, reading aloud to a specially-trained dog named Wilson to improve their skills and build self-esteem. more

By Vanessa Parker | 3/16/16

Q: What can my pet eat at my Big Game party?

A: Big Game parties are a lot of fun and a big part of the fun is the great food that we get to eat. But when it comes to our pets you are probably better off keeping them to their dog treats and … more

Central Veterinary Associates | 2/3/16

A modest proposal: Have dogs, not children

I hate to be crass, but kids are really expensive. If you’re considering whether to make a baby or get a dog . . . more

1/21/16

Q: What is a good toy to get my dog for the holidays?

A: With the holiday season upon us it is always exciting to hear that families would like to include their pet in the festivities. There are many presents that you can get for any … more

Central Veterinary Associates | 12/21/15

Mountain pose for pre-holiday peace of mind

We have a choice. We are here now, in the brief, wild weeks before the Trifecta of Stress: Thanksgiving, Christmas and Hanukkah, and we get to decide how to survive this interlude. I am about to throw you a lifeline. Please consider yoga. more

11/19/15

Atlantic Beach resident Oliver Miller, 15, who has daily seizures, now has Hugo, a golden retriever that, through scent, recognizes when Oliver is suffering a seizure.

Putting the bark in caregiving

A specially trained canine arrived in Atlantic Beach from the Arizona-based Guide Dogs For Independence on June 30, and he has made the Miller family’s house his home. Hugo, a 17-month-old golden retriever, has been trained to help 15-year-old Oliver Miller, who suffers from seizures as a result of a pre-birth stroke. more

By JVanessa Parker | 7/8/15

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