Pet Owner Resources
Support for your pet ownership
29 articles
- I need help paying for my pet's veterinary care
- What kind of animal rehabilitation services can New York veterinarians offer?
- My veterinarian will not call me with blood work results after repeated requests for information
- My veterinarian revealed the name of my pet and some other client-specific information on social media. Is this unethical or illegal?
- My veterinarian failed to have my dog's remains cremated. Now, the vet wants payment for cremation 6 months later. What are my rights as a client?
- How can I find a veterinarian that specializes in the specific illness my pet is suffering from?
- What happens if my veterinarian finds that my new pet was unfit for sale?
- Is it OK for a veterinarian to vaccinate my cat, without my consent, while treating my cat for an unrelated condition?
- My vet will not prescribe medication for my cat unless I bring the cat in for an examination
- How do I find out if my veterinarian is currently licensed to practice?
- Is there a difference between clinics, hospitals, medical centers and offices when referring to animal care facilities? Can I take my pet to any of them?
- Does NYSVMS provide customer reviews of veterinarians, or feedback from dissatisfied clients?
- My dog had an annual wellness exam 8 months ago, but my vet won't refill the dog's Prozac prescription without another exam. Is this really necessary?
- My vet's office has faxed prescriptions for heartworm medication to the pharmacy before, but they are refusing to do so now. They say it is illegal. Is this true?
- What are the nutritional guidelines for pet food manufactured in New York State?
- My friend has been caring for my dog over the past month. What happens if she won't give the dog back?
- I found a stray dog, put up flyers to try and locate an owner, and had no response after 7 days. Can I keep the dog and consider it mine?
- Where can I find information on how smoking and vaping affects my pet(s)?
- My pet has been diagnosed with an incurable disease. I want to use the time he has left to contribute to research efforts or participate in clinical trials. How do I do that?
- Is NYSVMS aware of State Bill A00830, which prohibits tying, tethering, restraining, caging or penning of dogs outdoors between the hours of 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.?
- What are the NYS temperature regulations for stowing a domestic animal in airplane cargo holds?
- How do I find out what vaccinations are required before taking my dogs from the U.S. into Canada?
- How do I find an accredited veterinarian to sign a health certificate so my pet can travel?
- Is there any outside temperature at which it's safe to leave your animal(s) in a car?