Microchipping Your Pet: Is It Worth It?
Most of us consider ourselves to be responsible owners, and the idea of one’s pet ending up in a shelter at any point may seem far-fetched. In reality, however, …
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Tricks and Treatments
Halloween can be very traumatic for pets. Many escape out the door or become territorial when presented with the scary costumes and masks that we see as fun. It’s …
Heartworm Disease!
Heartworms are parasites that are of concern for both dogs and cats. Dogs and cats acquire heartworms through mosquito bites. Mosquitoes pick up larval heartworms from infected dogs and …
Otitis / Ear Concerns in Pets
Ear infections are always a serious condition. The causes vary and treatment is very specific based on external appearance and microscopic discoveries. Whereas common, EAR INFECTIONS ARE ALWAYS A …
Cats and Illness
My cat looks fine… but is he? Cats are well known for their independent nature; however this self-sufficient attitude is also why cats hide their problems from those around …
Summer Skin and Coat Health
It can be challenging to keep your cat or dogs’ hair coat and skin in good condition during summer time. Mixed breed pets with short hair, tight skin, and …
6 MONTH HEARTWORM PREVENTION INJECTION FOR DOGS – A Product Review
Heartworm disease is a worm that infiltrates the heart causing death. It is transmitted by the mosquito and is prevalent in Florida. Heartworm disease is a high risk treatment …
Thunderstorm Anxiety (Phobia)
Thunder anxiety occurs commonly in dogs. The effects can be nervousness, hiding, or panic which may result in a medial emergency. I have seen thunderstorm anxiety cause heart attacks, …
F.I.V. – It’s Not Feline Leukemia, It’s Not Curable, and it’s Common in Cats
Testing cats for common diseases on annual intervals is becoming standard protocol in Florida. These include Feline Internal Organ Function Tests, Feline Leukemia Virus, Feline Heartworm, and Feline Immunodeficiency …
EUTHANASIA – When and How?
Euthanasia is a sensitive topic we all prefer not to discuss. It is also the most difficult part of a pet owner’s responsibility and a veterinarian’s job. The question …