Atlantic Coast Veterinary Specialists is proud to announce the expansion of our Neurology team with the addition of Dr. Jennifer Lopez

Dr. Jennifer Lopez is now practicing at Atlantic Coast Veterinary Specialists alongside Dr. Jason Berg in our Neurology department.  Dr. Lopez has a Bachelor of Science in Biology and minored in Chemistry and Philosophy/World Religions at Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA.  She graduated in 2009 from St. Matthew’s University School of Veterinary Medicine in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, completing her final year at Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine.

After graduation, Dr. Lopez joined the staff at Atlantic Coast Veterinary Specialists where she completed a rotating internship.  She then went on to complete a specialty internship and residency at Animal Specialty Center in Yonkers, NY, alongside Dr. Jason Berg.  We are excited to have her back at Atlantic Coast as a full-time Neurologist.

New to the ACVS Family

Atlantic Coast Veterinary Specialists would like to welcome a new member to our team, Dr. Deborah Trainor.

Deborah Trainor, DVM

Dr. Deborah Trainor joined the Internal Medicine team at Atlantic Coast Veterinary Specialists in 2015. She is a native Long Islander born and raised in Melville. Deborah began her career with a degree in veterinary technology from SUNY Farmingdale and worked as a licensed veterinary technician prior to attending vet school. Board certified in small animal internal medicine, Dr. Trainor obtained her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine with honors in 1999 from Ross University. She completed her residency in Small Animal Internal Medicine at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York in 2002 working alongside Dr. Sharon A. Center. She achieved board certification in 2004 and in 2007 Dr. Trainor completed a one year ultrasound fellowship with veterinary radiologist Dr. Victor Rendano at Veterinary Multimaging in Lansing, New York.

Prior to joining Atlantic Coast Veterinary Specialists Deborah has provided exceptional care in New York, Virginia and Florida. She has returned to Long Island to spend more time with her family and in her free time enjoys traveling and paddle boarding.

Summer Safety Tips For Your Four-Legged Loved Ones

Water Watch

Now that the summer season is upon us, trips to the beach and days by the pool will be frequent.  While at the beach, be sure your pets don’t drink the salt water as it can upset their stomach.  Chlorine in the pool can also have this effect.

Keep Your Furry Friend Cool & Hydrated

As temperatures rise, be sure to always have water available for your pet, especially after exercise, long walks or play time outside.  Try to walk your pet earlier in the day to avoid heat exhaustion and extremely hot pavement.  Signs of heat exhaustion may include the following:

• Heavy panting
• Thick drool
• Bright red gums
• Vomiting or diarrhea
• Balance problems
• Temperature in excess of 104 degrees Fahrenheit
• Lethargy
• Seizures

 Hey, Let’s Go For A Ride

Many pets enjoy going for a ride but always remember to keep your pet safe.  Never leave your pet unattended in your vehicle, whether you leave the car running with the air conditioning on or if you have the car off and the windows slightly open.  Leaving your pet in the car when the temperature outside is over 80 degrees Fahrenheit can lead to heat stroke, which can cause your pets organs to shut down and be fatal.

Protect Your Pet From The Great Outdoors

With the summer season comes a variety of outdoor pests such as fleas, ticks and mosquitoes so be sure to speak with your veterinarian about the best preventatives to use on your pet.  Also, remember to keep your pets  away from lawns that have been recently sprayed with chemicals, fertilizers and insecticides as these may be poisonous.