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Pet Health Information and Resources from Animal Emergency Hospital Volusia

Sep
01
Pyometra Surgery: Understanding the Severity of a Uterine Infection in Un-Spayed Female Pets

Pyometra Surgery: Understanding the Severity of a Uterine Infection in Un-Spayed Female Pets

As a pet owner, you have likely been encouraged to spay your female pet. As the advocate for your dog or cat, it is essential to understand the benefits of spaying or…

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Aug
01
Protecting Your Pet’s Paws: A Guide to Preventing and Handling Burns

Protecting Your Pet’s Paws: A Guide to Preventing and Handling Burns

We know all too well how the heat and humidity affects our pets. The scorching sun can turn asphalt, sand, and concrete into dangerously hot surfaces. Just like we take measures to protect…

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Jul
06
Beat the Heat and Save Your Pet: Recognizing and Understanding Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke

Beat the Heat and Save Your Pet: Recognizing and Understanding Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke

As the summer heat intensifies, it’s crucial for pet owners to be aware of the risks associated with rising temperatures. Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are two common conditions that can affect…

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Jun
14
Essential Tips for Safeguarding Your Pets During Hurricane Season

Essential Tips for Safeguarding Your Pets During Hurricane Season

Hurricane season is here, and preparing for the worst-case scenario can mean the difference between life and death. The Atlantic hurricane season officially began on June 1st and typically lasts until the end…

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May
01
Weathering the Storm: A Guide to Calming Your Pet’s Thunderstorm Anxiety

Weathering the Storm: A Guide to Calming Your Pet’s Thunderstorm Anxiety

Does your pet struggle with anxiety when a thunderstorm is in the forecast? The bright strikes of lightning, disturbances in the atmosphere, and loud crashes of thunder can cause even the bravest…

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Apr
10
Pot and Pets: What Pet Owners Need to Know About Marijuana Toxicity

Pot and Pets: What Pet Owners Need to Know About Marijuana Toxicity

Over the past few decades, marijuana has changed in its use and reputation. Cannabis was first criminalized in the United States in the 1970s. However, in the 1990s, some states began legalizing…

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Mar
15
Be Prepared: What To Do If Your Pet Is Choking

Be Prepared: What To Do If Your Pet Is Choking

Pets, particularly dogs, are curious creatures and use their mouths to investigate their world. As an animal living in a home amongst many different things, there are choking hazards everywhere. Toys that…

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Feb
04
Heart of Gold: Common Heart Issues in Dogs

Heart of Gold: Common Heart Issues in Dogs

American Heart Month is a time when we take a moment to focus on our own cardiovascular health, and it’s also a great time to think about how healthy our dog’s hearts…

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Jan
04
Road Tripping or Flying High: Pet Travel Safety

Road Tripping or Flying High: Pet Travel Safety

This past holiday travel season may have you cringing about future trip planning, but the New Year still beckons us to look ahead to new adventures, and what better way than by…

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