Riverdale Integrative Veterinary Care

Riverdale Integrative Veterinary Care Integrative medicine utilizes the practices and treatments of both conventional and alternative medicine. For house calls contact us through njhousecallvet.com

This allows an individualized and unique treatment plan for each patient.

20‑year‑old Garfield Soetantyo calmly wearing a home‑made party cone and celebrating with muffins is a whole vibe. A cat...
04/28/2026

20‑year‑old Garfield Soetantyo calmly wearing a home‑made party cone and celebrating with muffins is a whole vibe. A cat reaching twenty is a milestone worth cheering for, and the image of him sitting there like the dignified elder statesman of the household makes the moment even sweeter.

04/27/2026

Do you know that we start seeing emergency appointments? Call for an emergency appointment and mention " RIVCER" code to receive 10% off on your emergency exam fee. Code expires on 6/30/2026

We are very excited to announce that our new Underwater Treadmill will start in service in mid-February!!! Call for appo...
01/24/2026

We are very excited to announce that our new Underwater Treadmill will start in service in mid-February!!! Call for appointment ~
Hydrotherapy helps pets recover strength, mobility, and confidence in a safe, low‑impact environment. The buoyancy of water reduces stress on joints while providing gentle resistance to build muscle and improve range of motion.
This therapy is especially beneficial for dogs recovering from:
- Orthopedic surgeries
- Neurological conditions
- Arthritis or chronic pain
- Soft‑tissue injuries
- Weight‑management needs

We’re excited to introduce Dr. Ikuya Fujioka, our new conventional Doctor. Dr. Fujioka brings extensive experience in ur...
01/24/2026

We’re excited to introduce Dr. Ikuya Fujioka, our new conventional Doctor. Dr. Fujioka brings extensive experience in urgent care, internal medicine, and neurological cases, strengthening our commitment to providing exceptional care for every patient who walks through our doors. To better support our community, we are now open 7 days a week for urgent cases, ensuring your pets receive timely attention whenever they need it. We’re thrilled to have Dr. Fujioka on our team and look forward to the expertise and compassion he brings to our practice.
Pictures of 2 Murphys meet-up in RIVC

Common questions about non‑anesthetic dental cleanings for dogs & cats:1. How important is a dental cleaning?Just like p...
12/21/2021

Common questions about non‑anesthetic dental cleanings for dogs & cats:

1. How important is a dental cleaning?

Just like people, pets often have problems with gum disease and plaque and tartar build-up on their teeth. In fact, by three years of age, a majority of dogs and cats will have mild-to-moderate dental disease that would benefit from a dental cleaning. Left untreated, dental disease can lead to more serious health complications, some of which may extend far beyond your pet’s teeth.

2. Can your pet’s teeth be cleaned without anesthesia? Is it safe?

During a non-anesthetic dental cleaning your pet’s teeth are scraped above and below the gum line. All plaque and tartar are gently removed and rinsed away.

This is a non-invasive procedure that is very similar to when we go to the dentist to get our teeth cleaned. Every pet is treated as an individual and special instruments typically with blunt edges are used to clean the teeth and any areas that may need a deeper cleaning. The entire cleaning is under an hour.

3. What pets are good candidates?

If your dog or cat has a small amount of tartar, and the veterinarian or technician doesn’t find any deep pockets during the initial exam, and the pet is friendly (cooperative) then your dog or cat will benefit from non-anesthetic dental cleanings.

Senior pets are wonderful candidates for this type of dental cleaning. Older dogs can be prone to hypothermia which will slow their metabolism and recovery from anesthesia. With that in mind, other complications include low blood pressure, low heart rate, or low blood oxygen so a comprehensive exam should be given to determine the most appropriate procedure. Non-anesthetic dental cleanings are a great alternative.

Dr. Kuo is a certified TCVM (Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine) practitioner and acupuncturist.What conditions res...
12/20/2021

Dr. Kuo is a certified TCVM (Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine) practitioner and acupuncturist.

What conditions respond to acupuncture?

Acupuncture therapy can be effective with many medical conditions including:

Musculoskeletal problems:
Arthritis, muscle soreness, back problems and degenerative joint disease

Gastrointestinal disorders:
Diarrhea, vomiting and constipation

Neurological disorders:
seizures and weakness of limbs

Chronic conditions:
Asthma, kidney disease, liver disease, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, diabetes, skin disease, allergies and heart disease

Cancers and immune-mediated diseases:
Benefits include improvement in the immune system, decreased symptoms of cancer (loss of appetite, pain, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness), alleviation of side effects of chemotherapy, and primary therapy for the cancer itself.

Following surgery:
Surgery is considered an “acute trauma” and acupuncture is wonderful at treating associated pain and inflammation.

Introduction of Dr. Elaine Y. Kuo, DVM, MS, CVA.Dr. Kuo received her DVM degree from National Taiwan University in Taipe...
12/03/2021

Introduction of Dr. Elaine Y. Kuo, DVM, MS, CVA.

Dr. Kuo received her DVM degree from National Taiwan University in Taipei, Taiwan. After she immigrated to the United States, she completed the veterinary clinical rotation year in Louisiana State University to fulfill the requirement of PAVE (Program for the Assessment of Veterinary Education Equivalence). She also studied the Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine under TCVM pioneer Dr. Huisheng Xie at the Chi Institute in Reddick, Florida, where she achieved certification in veterinary acupuncture. She currently holds veterinary license in both New Jersey and New York.

Dr. Kuo has practiced in many veterinary clinics in NJ/NY area, before establishing Riverdale Integrative Veterinary Care. Now she brings his unique style of combining conventional and holistic, complementary veterinary medicine to northern New Jersey.

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82 Newark Pompton Turnpike
Riverdale, NJ
07457

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+12016446369

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