Jill R.

Jill R.

Location: Secaucus, NJ

Dr. Jill Richardson is the resident vet at Zootoo.com. She is also a Contributing Editor for VIN.com and is an Instructor for Penn Foster College's Vet Tech Program.

Supporting Shelter: Animal Care and Control-Manhattan

Supporting Rescue: Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals

Pets: 7 | Friends: 73

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12:07pm

I was mentioned in Sandra Toney's article

Pets have Allergies Too! By Sandra L. Toney | Posted 6/16/2008 16:06:56 Puddles had not defecated in several days. Since it was a multi-household cat and they were indoor/outdoor, no one really knew that fact. She was found lethargic one morning and rushed to the veterinarian. Since this was the time BEFORE the wonderful technology of today’s liquid flea treatment (behind the neck), she had to wear the flea collar, get flea powdered, and bathed. Her stomach w… read more

10:02am

Hey, I'm on Animal Radio!!!

Zootoo.com’s Resident Vet, Dr. Jill Richardson added to Animal Radio® ‘Dream Team’ Animal Radio® welcomes Zootoo.com’s resident veterinarian Dr. Jill Richardson to its on-air lineup starting June 28th. "Dr. Jill" will answer listener pet health queries on the nationally-syndicated program. Besides wearing stripes at Zootoo.com, Richardson also serves as a Consultant for Veterinary Information Network and previously worked for the ASPCA Animal Po… read more

9:26am

Mention in the news....

Close call illustrates danger of pesticides moore.jpg Sunday, June 1, 2008 I feel doggone lucky to live in a pet-welcoming neighborhood. On Todd Street, we have four dogs named Buddy and a pair named Stella. Each differs in shape, size and personality. Each one is special, but one of the Stellas is lucky to be alive. As a pet author and public speaker, I must travel all over the country. It gives me great joy to return home and … read more

9:46am

Most Dangerous Plants

Azalea, Rhododendron (Rhododendron spp.) Rhododendron species contain Grayanotoxin which affect sodium channels in cell membranes, leading to neurologic, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular dysfunction. Grayanotoxins are found in all parts of the plant. As few as two leaves may cause serious poisonings. Clinical signs in dogs and cats include vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, weakness, depression, cardiac arrhythmias, hypotension, shock, cardiopulmonary arrest, pulmon… read more

12:03pm

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