Welcome to Animal Medical of New City

   "Rockland County’s Leader in Veterinary Care"

Welcome to Animal Medical of New City PC

At Animal Medical of New City, we have a special commitment to veterinary medicine and we take pride in our dedication to you and your pet's health.

The information on this site is not only intended to help you get to know us better, but also to ensure that both you and your pet have a pleasant experience at our animal hospital.

If you have any questions about our services or policies, please contact the hospital to speak with a member of our staff who will be happy to provide you with any additional information.

Your comments and suggestions are always appreciated. If you are happy with our services, then please tell your friends and family. If you are not, then please tell us.  To receive informational newsletters, videos, recalls, or to upload pictures of your favorite pet, click here to create your online profile.

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 Sign Language for "Thank You"

     Known for her ability to communicate with humans through sign language, Koko is already feeling much better and is seen here bonding with her new kitten, Tiger, who she named. Koko can also be seen holding Dr. Gittelman's hand while under anesthesia.

     "It was a fantastic honor," says Gittelman. "I wrote a blog post on an endoscopic procedure I perfected at my veterinary practice, Animal Medical of New City, back in November and a few weeks later, someone close to the Koko healthcare team read it and made a recommendation to the Dr Penny Patterson, the director of the Gorilla Foundation her handler, that I might be a good candidate to join this surgical team."

     Koko had been suffering from weight loss and nausea for several weeks after she inadvertently ate a piece of plastic while playing. Gittelman adds, "they had tried twice before, unsuccessfully to remove what they knew to be a small, oddly shaped plastic ball from Koko's stomach. The last attempt by this team was successful. It was incredibly gratifying."

     The medical team needed to treat Koko consisted of a human anethesiologist accompanied by 4 nurse anesthetists, a human gastroenterologist, a veterinary clinical pathologist, the San Francisco zoo veterinarian, a veterinary internal medicine specialist and Dr. Gittelman.

     Dr. Patterson was committed to a non-surgical approach to solving Koko's medical condition. A representative from an endoscopy instrument manufacturer was on-hand during the procedure, with specially designed "gorilla fortified" instruments, to aid in the removal of the foreign object. In under an hour the object was retrieved using a large wire snare passed through a flexible endoscopic camera and without the need for surgical intervention. The procedure was a huge success and Koko is showing improvement already.

     Koko is housed at the Gorilla Foundation, a not-for-profit organization for the preservation of gorillas in the wild. For more on Koko, visit http://www.koko.org/index.php

Flu Season is upon us all:

Is your dog protected against

Canine Flu?

In the last few months dogs in our community have become acutely ill, with symptoms including high fever, lethargy and coughing due to canine influenza virus (dog flu). Because of this unexpected outbreak, the significant health risks posed by CIV infection, and its high level of contagiousness, we are now strongly recommending vaccinating all dogs whose owners plan to board them or bring them for grooming, as well as those who frequent local dog parks and runs. The vaccine requires a series of two injections 2 to 4 weeks apart.

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CONGRATULATIONS KYLIE

 Kylie is an 11 year old female yellow lab who was diagnosed with Lymphoma. She receivied chemotherapy in our clinic and recently completed her last round of medication.

Our staff helped her celebrate her last day of treatment before sending her home. 

Road Construction

on New Hempstead Road 

near Animal Medical of New City 

     Upcoming road construction to impact

access to our hospital. 

     The New Hempstead Road construction and beautification project is underway and is expected to take two years to complete. Our hospital will remain open during this area wide construction.   

     Access from New Hempstead Road may create unexpected traffic delays, so please plan for the extra time when coming to drop-off or pick-up your pets.  

    The construction starts at the Main Street / New Hempstead Road intersection and work its way up toward  the Palisades Parkway.   

    The first  phase will entail replacing the bridge spanning the Demerest Kiln Creek which will result in traffic being detoured from New Hempstead Road just west of the Chase Bank to North Main Street.   

     Once this is completed work will continue westbound on New Hempstead.   

    The road will be straightened, sidewalks, decorative street lamps, and cross walks installed, and the surrounding area landscaped with the intent of making the area more pedestrian friendly.     

     For your convenience we have developed an easy access google detour map for you to use in the link below.  

Please review the information and contact us at (845) 638-3600  if you have any questions or need to review these directions.

Click Here for larger version of

Detour Map & Directions to

Animal Medical of New City 

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  Are You and Your Pets Prepared For Emergencies & Disasters?

Read More at our Guide for Healthy Living

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What To Do When Your Pet Is Suffering From Diarrhea

"I think it's important we acknowledge owners'concerns about coming in, [especially when their pet is suffering from diarrhea],but it's equally important that they understand that a visit to theveterinarian can rule out some real and potentially serious problems. At thevery least, these patients are uncomfortable and we have many things in ourtoolbox that can make them feel and live better," explained Dr. HowardGittelman, Medical Director of Animal Medical of New City.     READ MORE 

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How Old is your Cat in Human Years? 

 

As a cat owner, we thought that you would like to see an age equivalent chart * that shows you how old your feline friend is in ‘human years’.

 

As our feline companions age, their bodies undergo changes that are similar to the changes that we experience in our own bodies as we get older; teeth become infected, the function of major organs declines and joints can sometimes become creaky and sore.  By diagnosing these problems while there are little or no symptoms, we have an opportunity to maintain a longer healthier life for your cat.  Imagine if you and I went without health care in our 40s or 50s!  Please call us today for an appointment.  We can give you tips on how to make the trip to our office more pleasant for you and your cat as well as provide important information on continued oral health and weight management.  All cat owners coming to our practice during our Feline Health Month will receive a free sample of an oral health care diet proven to be palatable and effective in helping to keep your cat’s teeth clean.  Call us today.  We look forward to seeing you soon!

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 To learn more about Feline Dental Health and creating an Anxiety-Free Veterinary Visit:

Please visit our Guide

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