Recent Blog Posts
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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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October 16, 2017
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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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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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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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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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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July 1, 2017
It can be deadly to leave a pet in a car during the summer, even if a day seems cool, it's only a few minutes time or the pet seems fine.
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April 16, 2017
Pet owners take great care to feed their pets a healthy, nutritious diet (with an occasional treat, of course! But do you know there are many potentially toxic, even lethal, plants lurking around our homes that are dangerous to pets)
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March 16, 2017
Once your pet becomes all grown up and it starts to enjoy the same kind of good quality food, there’s nothing else that needs to be done, right? Depending on the weight and type of pet you have, you should consider altering your pet’s diet periodically.
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February 1, 2017
Healthy teeth and gums are essential for all pets, from chewing and eating to grooming, defense and clean breath. With just a few steps, pet owners can keep their pet's mouth healthy and avoid a range of unpleasant and dangerous health issues that result from poor dental care.
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