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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 …

April is Heartworm Prevention Month

25 Apr No Comments admin Pet Health, Treatments

April is winding down, but before it ends, there’s something important we should all talk about. Because April happens to be Heartworm Prevention Month. As Spring brings the heat back to Florida, it also brings one of our most prevalent and annoying pests – the dreaded mosquito. They’re an annoyance …

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 …

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 …

Canine Influenza – What You Should Know

24 Jun No Comments admin Animals, Dogs, From the Doctors, Pet Health

From the desk of Dr. Turgai: We’ve been receiving a number of calls in recent weeks about canine influenza. Thanks to an outbreak in the Chicago area, an avian flu problem in Iowa, and numerous news reports, canine influenza is on a lot of people’s minds. We thought we would …

FDA Warns Pets Owners About Danger From Topical Pain Medication

1 May No Comments admin From the Doctors, Pet Health, Pet Safety

Do you use a topical pain medication that contains the non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) flurbiprofen on your sore joints and muscles? If so, the FDA wants to warn you that it may be harmful and even fatal to your pets. This type of medication is usually found in creams …

Fleas Got You Down?

29 Jan No Comments admin Flea Prevention, Pet Health advantage, assurity, comfortis, flea prevention, fleas, frontline, trifexis

FIGHT BACK! It is everyone’s dirty little secret. We have all had them at one time or another, so we all know how bothersome and in some cases, deadly they can be. FLEAS. If you have lived in Florida long enough, you know the drill. With high humidity, high temperatures, …

“The Surgery” – Oh My!

4 Jul No Comments admin Spaying and Neutering, Surgery neutering, spaying, surgery

Adding a new puppy to your family has all kinds of wonderful aspects. The sweet smell of puppy breath and puppy feet, the cute head tilts as adults speak in baby-speak, the pure joy and excitement of seeing you come through the door, the chewed shoes, magazines, toilet paper and …

New Pain Relief Laser Therapy Is Here!

29 Apr No Comments admin Treatments k-laser, therapeutic, treatment

We proudly announce the addition of K-Laser Class IV Therapeutic Laser Treatments for advanced pain relief and enhanced tissue healing. Multiple studies and decades of use have not just suggested, but proven, that laser therapy can help to relieve pain, reduce swelling and inflammation, increase range of motion, and ease the healing …

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