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Newkirk Family Veterinarians is a trusted veterinary practice in Egg Harbor Township, NJ, providing comprehensive care for pets of all kinds. With a team of experienced professionals, they offer a range of services to ensure the health and well-being of animals. From routine check-ups to surgical procedures, Newkirk Family Veterinarians is dedicated to delivering top-quality care with compassion and expertise. Clients can rely on their commitment to excellence in veterinary medicine for their beloved pets. Generated from their business information

HistoryRehabilitation and physical therapy is a well-known and accepted practice in human medicine after surgery or injury. In fact, it is almost malpractice in human medicine, NOT to recommend physical therapy or rehabilitation! The same principles are now working their way into veterinary medicine. Human studies have shown that starting the first day after surgery, a 1 to 2 percent loss of strength occurs in the affected muscles. This translates into a 10 to 20% loss per week. If the muscle is losing its strength per day and your dog is in a cast for four weeks, or holding his leg up for a week post surgery, you can imagine the weakness that is going to develop. Rehabilitation combats this trend.SpecialtiesDr. Mark Newkirk was born and raised in South Jersey. He has worked with animals since he was a teenager as a kennel assistant. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. He has post graduate knowledge in animal alternative therapies to treat the whole animal in the best way possible. As a Veterinarian, Dr. Newkirk has been serving Southern New Jersey for over 25 years. He is extensively trained in medicine and surgery and also is skilled in the care of exotic pets such as reptiles and birds. Dr. Newkirk is also one of only 5 doctors in the country currently undergoing training by the nationally renowned Dr. Martin Goldstein, the author of

Newkirk Family Veterinarians in Egg Harbor Township is a full-service animal hospital dedicated to providing comprehensive veterinary care services for cats, dogs, and other animal companions. Their team of experienced professionals offers a range of holistic and alternative treatments to ensure the well-being and health of all furry family members. Generated from their website's infomation