Recommended people, products, and resources
Here’s a list of people, products and informational resources that Dr. Kassell wholeheartedly recommends!
Veterinarians
Conventional veterinarians
- Andrea Niggemeier DVM, Andorra Veterinary Clinic, Lafayette Hill, PA; (610) 825-6622
- Dr. Julia Lane, Village Vets, Plymouth Meeting, PA
- Kathy Trow, VMD, Unity Animal Hospital, Wallingford, PA
- Companion Animal Hospital, Center City
- The Animedic Veterinary Hospital in Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA; (267) 297-7950
- One Love Veterinary Clinic at Chelwayne, Philadelphia, PA; (215) 843-5952
Exotic animals and pocket pets
- Dr. Adam Denish, Elkins Park Vetrinary Hospital; (215) 866-2300
Emergency care
- Blue Pearl Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center, with branches in Conshohocken, Levittown, and Philadelphia; (484) 567-7999
- Metropolitan Veterinary Associates, Norristown, PA; (610) 666-1050
- Veterinary Hospital, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA; (215) 746-8911
- VRC, Malvern, PA; (610) 647-2950
At-home euthanasia
- Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice and In-Home Euthanasia
Holistic Veterinarians
There are regretfully few holistic veterinarians in the metropolitan Philadelphia area, but here are some resources that may be helpful if you’re looking for holistic care for your pet:
- Charles Loops: Homeopathy and nutritional/nutraceutical phone consultations, based in North Carolina
- AHMVA (American Holistic Medical Veterinary Association) veterinary locator
- Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy veterinary locator
Veterinary acupuncture, rehabilitation and pain management
- WAG (Whole Animal Gym)
Nutritional Consultations and Information
- Cat Info: This wonderful website is full of excellent information about feline nutrition
- Whole Dog Journal’s guide to home-prepared foods
- Dog Aware also has excellent information about home-prepared food for dogs
Vaccine and infectious disease information
- Dr. Jean Dodds’ Pet Health Resource Blog
Pet Services
Dog walking and pet sitting
- Queenie’s Pets, Philadelphia.
Dog trainers
- CJ Hazell, Philadelphia PA. Email: Badog.Goodog.Trainer@gmail.com; Phone: 215-848-2308, Text: 267-250-4752
- Chris Switky, Positive Canine Concepts; 215-849-8617
Pet portraits
- April Ziegler, Philadelphia portrait and pet photographer. April took the fabulous photos on this site!
Volunteering and pet adoption
- New Leash on Life: A prison-dog training program, dedicated to improving the life of prisoners and saving the lives of dogs.
- Animal Care and Control Team Philly: Provides shelter, care and lifesaving efforts for homeless, abandoned, and abused animals in Philadelphia.
- Brenda’s Cat Rescue: An all volunteer non-profit rescue organization dedicated to ending the suffering of stray and abandoned cats through rescue, sterilization, education, and adoption.
- PAWS: Animal shelter and provider of affordable, basic veterinary care (including low-cost spays, neuters, microchipping and vaccines) for pet owners and rescue organizations that cannot otherwise access it.
- Providence Animal Center, Media, PA: Animal shelter and provider of low-cost comprehensive veterinary care for all, including dental cleanings.
Products
Food
- Weaver’s Way Pet Store (Across the Way), Philadelphia: a source of excellent dog and cat food, including raw foods (be sure to check out the freezer section!), supplements and other supplies.
- Primal frozen and freeze-dried raw foods for dogs and cats. In Philadelphia, available at Weavers Way Co-op, Bone Appetite, Buzzy’s Bow Wow Meow in Narberth and many other locations.
- Top Quality Dog Food–frozen raw foods for dogs, available at select locations in Philadelphia. Please see website.
Whole food supplements
- Pet Omega-3 Formula by Nordic Naturals. Available at Weavers Way Co-op and online. Particularly important for patients struggling with allergic, gastrointestinal and arthritic conditions.
- Canine and Feline Whole Body Support by Standard Process. Available through your veterinarian or on their website. Especially great for dogs and cats eating canned or kibble diets.
- Probiotics: Proviable. Available online. Especially good for dogs and cats with digestive issues or individuals who are or have been on antibiotics.
- Cosequin, a glucosamine/chondroitin sulfate combination. Available online. Great for arthritic dogs and cats.