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When hurricane season hits, our animal hospital team wants you and your pet to have a plan. If you haven’t started preparing, there’s no time like the present! Below, we’ve provided a list of guidelines for hurricane pet safety, including an emergency kit checklist. Preparing for Evacuation Find pet-friendly hotels and boarding facilities with available…

Bringing home a new dog, cat, puppy or kitten is one of the most exciting events for any family. But it’s also a major learning experience for all involved! It takes time for a new pet to get acclimated in their new home, and for the family to learn how to interact with their new…

Cat & dog poisoning prevention is an important part of keeping your companion happy and healthy. The list of toxins for pets is a long one, but it’s easy to keep your pet protected if you exercise caution and manage these toxins responsibly. Some ways you can do this include: Making sure all bottles, bags,…

Here in Florida, there are a number of creatures that can pose a threat to your pet, but one of the most dangerous is the venomous Bufo toad. Although Bufo toads are most prevalent in early spring and during the rainy season, they can be found lurking in any month, due to our year-round hot,…

Dogs have been our loyal companions for many centuries and they have been welcomed into our homes as family members. They range in size from tiny lap dogs to massive working dogs, and they come in every shape, color, and personality type imaginable. But one of the things that all dog owners have in common…

The reasons for your dog’s shaking can be different from the reasons for another dog’s shaking. It is important to know why your dog is shaking so that you can take appropriate steps to help them calm down or warm up. If your dog is shaking, there could be a number of reasons. This could…

Cats are loving and endearing creatures and can make excellent companions, but they do have their quirks, which can sometimes be difficult for humans to understand. One of these quirks is that sometimes cats may bite—Ouch! If you are wondering why your cat is biting you it is important to know that it is not…

You may have wondered how long your house cat might live. Because one of the hardest parts of loving a cat is knowing that you will outlive them. Compared to a human’s lifespan, a cat’s life is short. But there are several factors that have to be considered when you are trying to figure out…

Cat owners know when their fur-baby starts kneading with their paws that their kitty has reached a place of extreme happiness. And even though those claws are sharp and dig into flesh, many cat owners let their cat do it anyway. So why do cats knead? Are their reasons besides happiness that bring the claws…

Any pet owner whose fur baby has stopped eating knows the feelings of confusion and worry that go with it. When a dog doesn’t eat, the usual first thought is that something’s wrong. There can be many reasons why a dog will stop eating, but many times, there’s a medical issue behind a dog’s refusal…