Make an Emergency Preparation Kit for Your Pet as Hurricane Irene Approaches

With Hurricane Irene expected to hit Long Island by Sunday, Central Veterinary Associates is urging pet owners to prepare for the worst and know what to do if their pet becomes lost during the hurricane.

According to the National Hurricane Center, the hurricane is expected to make landfall on Sunday, and is projected to land at [...]

Can Animals Detect Earthquakes?

It has been said that animals usually exhibit strange behavior before an earthquake strikes. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the earliest references date back to Greek times, around 373 B.C. Rats, weasels, snakes and centipedes reportedly left their homes and headed for safety several days before a destructive earthquake.

On August 23, the [...]