Keeping Pets Safe and Stress-Free on NYE: Tips for a Peaceful Celebration
New Year’s Eve is a time of celebration and also a time of reflection, but for our furry family members, the festivities and excitement can be overwhelming. Between the loud fireworks, unfamiliar guests, crowded homes, and breaks in routine, it’s important to make plans that prioritize your pet’s comfort and safety. Here’s how you can […]
Feline Diabetes: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Caring for Your Diabetic Cat
November is Pet Diabetes Month, a time to spread awareness about diabetes in pets and to educate owners on the condition and its implications. While both dogs and cats can be affected by diabetes, cats, in particular, have some unique challenges. As a cat parent, it’s important to understand what feline diabetes is, the signs […]
Halloween Pet Safety Tips: Tricks to Keep Your Pets Out of Trouble
Halloween is a fun and festive time of year, but it can also bring unexpected hazards to our pets. Buckets of candy, flaming pumpkins, flickering candles, and spooky decorations can entice even the most well-behaved furry family members, so ensuring their safety while you enjoy the celebrations is important. In this blog, we share tips […]
Fractures & Broken Bones: What Pet Parents Need to Know
When your pet experiences an injury, it can be a nerve wracking experience. If they’re limping, yelping, or reluctant to stand, your first thought may be: Is it a sprain? Is it a fracture? And what should I do? Can it wait and see if it gets better on its own? Keep reading, as we […]
Is Your Senior Pet in Pain?
Is Your Senior Pet in Pain? Not Sure? Read on to find out how to keep them comfortable as they age. Recognizing pain in senior pets can be challenging, but there are several signs you can look for: Helping senior pets with pain and osteoarthritis (OA) can involve several approaches: Always consult with your veterinarian […]
Looking for a New Pup? You’ve Got Options – Rescue, Adopt, Purchase…
We always encourage adoption as there are so many incredible pets in shelters just waiting for a loving home. As animal health professionals, we get to meet and care for so many animals that have somehow been rehomed due to no fault of their own. And most of us have an adopted animal (or 10) in […]
Keeping Pets Calm During Fireworks: A Fourth of July Survival Guide
One thing we know for sure about pets – some of them do not cope well with loud sounds. Thunderstorms, fireworks, and cars backfiring can all send our animals into an anxiety-ridden frenzy. According to Pet Amber Alert, “more pets go missing around the 4th of July than any other time of the year, and noisy fireworks are […]
Emergency Preparedness for Pet Owners: A Comprehensive Guide
Living in the Sunshine State means preparing for its share of unwanted surprises—tropical storms, hurricanes, floods, and the occasional wildfire can all pose threats in our area. When disaster strikes and nature does its worst, keeping your pets safe and secure in the event of an emergency is a necessity. Whether you’re a seasoned resident or […]
Ear Infections 101: What Pet Parents Should Know
Whether your pet’s ears stick straight up like antennas, flop down low to the ground, or jut out to the sides like baby Yoda, they’re part of what makes our furry family members who they are. But when your dog or cat is having trouble with their ears in the form of an ear infection, […]
Battling Bloat: A Guide to Understanding and Recognizing GDV
Our pets can’t tell us when they’re sick or injured, which is why it’s so important to be in tune with what is normal, or not, for your pets. But gastric dilatation volvulus (GDV), has signs and symptoms that are hard to ignore. Keep reading as we dive deeper into what GDV is, ways to […]
Heart Murmurs: Understanding, Detecting, and Caring for Your Pet’s Cardiovascular Health
As pet parents ourselves and lovers of all animals, we often pride ourselves on being tuned in to our pet’s welfare and happiness. Even the slightest change in their behavior, appetite, routine, or energy levels can wave some red flags. Though we are vigilant to be able to detect when something is wrong, some health […]
Healthy Tails, Happy Hearts: Pet Health Goals for the New Year
The start of a new year is a popular time of year to set goals, intentions, and resolutions. While it’s a great time to reinvent yourself and your habits, it’s also the perfect opportunity to invest in your pet’s quality of life and focus on goals you may have for your furry friend, too. Don’t […]