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Icky Eyes – Should You Bring Them In?

29 May No Comments admin Animals, Cats, Dogs, From the Doctors, Pet Health

Many pets get icky eyes (dampness or a gooey substance that can collect around the eyes) from time to time. This can be concerning to a pet owner. The technical term for this is “ocular discharge” and it can be a symptom of many things – some serious, and some …

What You Need to Know About “Dog Flu”

31 May No Comments admin Dogs, Pet Health

With a new outbreak of dog flu reported in Florida, it is important to be aware of this infection and what you can do to keep your animals safe and healthy. Here are a few frequently asked questions. What is the H3N2 Canine Influenza Virus? As you might imagine, the …

Pet of the Month – Prince Charming

8 Dec No Comments admin Animals, Pet of the Month, Stories From the Clinic

Welcome to our Pet of the Month feature, where we showcase pets of all shapes and sizes from our doctors, staff and friends. It’s appropriate that our pick for Pet of the Month is named Prince Charming, because his story is a real Cinderella Story. Prince is a sweet, …

Pet of the Month – Shelby

9 Nov No Comments admin Animals, Dogs, Pet of the Month, Uncategorized

Welcome to our Pet of the Month feature, where we showcase pets of all shapes and sizes from our doctors, staff and friends. Today, we are introducing the world to Shelby Mustang. Shelby is a two year old rat terrier who is part of Dr. Debbie’s family! Three months after …

Pet of the Month – Squirt

5 Oct No Comments admin Animals, Cats, Pet of the Month, Uncategorized

Welcome to our Pet of the Month feature, where we showcase pets of all shapes and sizes from our doctors, staff and friends. This little ball of black fur is Squirt. She belongs to our Vet Tech Manager, Kathy! Kathy found Squirt alone in a parking lot at her former …

World Rabies Day – Preventing One of the World’s Deadliest Diseases

28 Sep No Comments admin Animals, Pet Health, Pet Safety, Vaccines

Today, September 28, is World Rabies Day. Rabies is one of the deadliest diseases on the planet. It can infect any mammal, can be passed from species to species and has a 99.9% fatality rate – the highest of any known disease. World Rabies Day is meant to bring awareness …

Pet of the Month – Whiskey

2 Sep No Comments admin Animals, Dogs, Pet of the Month

Welcome to our Pet of the Month feature, where we showcase pets of all shapes and sizes from our doctors, staff and friends. Say hello to Whiskey. This adorable, 2 year old shih tzu is part of Atiya’s family. Whiskey was given to Atiya as a gift after she lost …

Storms Ahead – Hurricane Safety Tips for Your Pets

31 Aug No Comments admin Animals, Pet Safety

Hurricane season has just begun, are you ready for the next storm? You may do everything right to prepare yourself for the weather. You’ll get water and canned food, stock up on batteries and supplies, put all of your important documents in water proof containers, and work out an evacuation plan. …

Pet of the Month – Pedro

3 Aug No Comments admin Animals, Dogs, Pet of the Month

Welcome to our Pet of the Month feature, where we showcase pets of all shapes and sizes from our doctors, staff and friends. Meet Pedro! Owned and beloved by our receptionist, Shannon, Pedro is an adorable 8 year old chihuahua with a face that can just melt your heart. Shannon …

The Not-So-Fishy Benefits of Fish Oil

26 Jul No Comments admin Cats, Dogs, Pet Health

Fish oil supplements have a variety of benefits and have been recommended by doctors for years. But did you know that they can help your dogs and cats as well? There are two important omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil – EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). These …

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