Recent Blog Posts

• Holiday Food Dangers for Dogs and Cats

  December 1, 2018
  We look forward to the deliciousness of the holiday season for many reasons – special meals and drinks, seasonal treats, feasts with friends and family, and goodies galore all make the holidays a tasty time of year.
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• Keep Your Pets Safe While Trick-Or-Treating this Halloween

  October 16, 2018
  Halloween can be an un-intentionally scary time for pets. In fact, veterinarians see many pet injuries that can be avoided this time of year.
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• Heartworm Prevention in Pets

  September 1, 2018
  Heartworm is a very serious and potentially deadly disease that can affect all breeds of dogs at any age. This parasite has also been reported more rarely in cats and ferrets, and it is wise for any pet owner to take precautions to protect their pet.
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• Keep Ticks and Fleas Away from Your Pet

  June 16, 2018
  I love summertime, but the worst part is by far the bugs. Bugs like fleas and ticks are most prominent during the warmer seasons and can wreak havoc on your pet if not handled properly. Fleas, for example, can swarm in masses and quickly infest your pets and home.
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• Healthy Dental Practices for Pets

  February 1, 2018
  February has been declared Pet Dental Month --and for good reason. The most common disease seen by veterinarians is dental disease. In fact, 75-85% of pets over the age of 2 have dental disease of some form.
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• Pet Care During a Weather Emergency

  September 1, 2017
  Severe weather can be a stressful, frightening time, especially for a pet that has only ever known good care and a loving, friendly home.
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• How to Choose the Right Food for Your Dog

  August 16, 2017
  Good food is the key to good health and a long life for your dog, but there are dozens of dog foods to choose from.
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• Flea & Tick Prevention for Pets

  August 1, 2017
  Is your pet starting to scratch a lot? Do they seem bothered or irritated for unknown reasons? Chances are during this time of the year; your pet has encountered fleas or ticks.
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• Notice: Leaving Dogs in Hot Cars is Against the Law!

  July 16, 2017
  Leaving Dogs in hot cars is against the law here in Florida: If you see an animal in a car exhibiting signs of heat stress,call your local animal care and control agency or police department immediately and take the following steps: Get the vehicle's tage number and enter the nearest store or business to request an emergency announcement be made about a pet left in a hot car.
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