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Did you know that more dogs become lost on the Fourth of July than any other day throughout the year? While Fourth of July can be an exciting holiday for a human, it can often become a frightening and confusing night for your pet. Here are Three Useful Tips on Taking Care of Your Pet…
Read MoreSparky is a two year old Yorkshire Terrier who has seen quite a lot! After being lost for more than two months, Sparky was relocated with his owners thanks to his pet microchip! Pet microchips are extremely beneficial. The American Humane Association estimates that over 10 million dogs or cats are lost and stolen every year.…
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Hurricane season officially runs from June 1 – November 30, and while many Floridians have a plan in place for the season, not everyone considers the effects a strong storm or an evacuation can have on pets. In addition to preparing supplies for your family and familiarizing yourself with evacuation routes, it’s also important to…
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PET OWNERS H3N2 CANINE INFLUENZA VIRUS FACT SHEET Provided by University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. Click here to download a printable version of this sheet What is H3N2 Canine Influenza Virus? H3N2 canine influenza virus (H3N2 CIV) is a very contagious influenza virus that infects dogs. This virus recently emerged in the US…
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During the month of May, we focus our pet parent education on pet allergies. An allergy is a hypersensitivity disorder involving the immune system. In other words, the body’s system responsible for fighting infection is triggered in response to something other than potential infection. In the case of food, it can be a protein, carbohydrate,…
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Gastropexy is a preventative surgery against a very dangerous occurrence called Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus (GDV), commonly called bloat. Bloat happens when the stomach fills with gas and rotates. This rotation can cut off circulation to the stomach and spleen. Bloat quickly turns into a surgical emergency as the dog goes into shock, and if not…
Read MoreGastropexy is a preventative surgery against a very dangerous occurrence called Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus (GDV), commonly called bloat. Bloat happens when the stomach fills with gas and rotates. This rotation can cut off circulation to the stomach and spleen. Bloat quickly turns into a surgical emergency as the dog goes into shock, and if not…
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Read MoreEllie is a rescued Shetland Sheepdog whose hobbies include waiting for squirrels to come out of trees and tummy rubs. Ellie recently underwent dental surgery at Island Animal Hospital to have a fractured canine tooth removed, a surgery which has helped Ellie smile once again! Tooth fracture can affect any animal with teeth but are…
Read MoreBailey’s story is special because she directly helps other dogs in their time of need. Because of Bailey’s excellent health, she has been able to donate blood for other pets. She is also part of Dr. Christiansen’s Stem Cell program in Cocoa Beach. Just like humans, dogs have specific blood types, and healthy dogs can often…
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