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Have a Happy (and Safe) Thanksgiving!

23 Nov No Comments admin Holidays, Pet Safety, Thanksgiving

Here at Park Avenue Animal Hospital, we have a lot to be thankful for, but the thing we are most thankful for is you. Our clients, both human and furry, make us happy and we want to celebrate that and all the other great things that life has given us. …

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 …

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. …

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 …

Recall Alert! Nylabone Puppy Starter Kit Dog Chews

27 Apr No Comments admin Recalls

Nylabone is recalling one lot of its 1.69 oz. package of Puppy Starter Kit dog chews for a possible salmonella contamination. The lot of recalled dog chews was distributed nationwide in Canada and through one online mail order facility in the United States. It is a 1.69 oz. package marked …

A Special Christmas Message From Dr. Rick

9 Dec No Comments admin Christmas, From the Doctors, Holidays, Pet Safety christmas, dr. rubinstein, holidays, safety

We at Park Avenue Animal Hospital would like to take the time to wish all of our friends a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year. We feel truly Blessed to have such wonderful clients and patients, and we want everyone to be safe over the Holidays. …

Yappy Holidays!

30 Nov No Comments admin Christmas, Holidays, Pet Safety

Thanksgiving is behind us already, and Christmas and the coming of the New Year are just around the corner! Can you believe it? The holiday season is here again – amazing how fast a year can go by! Spending time with friends and family is a highlight this time of …

Be Thankful for Healthy Pets This Thanksgiving!

23 Oct No Comments admin Holidays, Pet Safety, Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is one of our favorite times of the year around Park Avenue Animal Hospital. It’s a time for families to gather and spend quality time together, a time to celebrate the good things that life brings to us. Being thankful is what Thanksgiving is all about, but being cautious …

Welcome to March!

3 Mar No Comments admin Dogs, Pet Safety

March is one of the prettiest months in Florida. There are usually no more freezing mornings but the weather is still cool with a little breeze. March is typically the month where we all go out to Home Depot to buy plants to add some color to our frozen, brown …

Alcohol Poisoning in Pets

27 Feb No Comments admin Pet Safety

As spring rolls around, so do days when partying is at a high point. Alcoholic beverages often are a staple at parties on days such as Saint Patrick’s Day and Cinco de Mayo. In moderation, adults often find extra enjoyment with the addition of their favorite drinks, however when pets …

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