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Happy Holidays! We love seeing photos of our furry patients getting pampered at this time of year. Unfortunately, there are many kitties out there who don’t have trees to climb or laps to curl up in. There are also many sweet homeless dogs who just want someone to love them and give them bacon and belly rubs. If you’re an animal lover, like us, you probably would love to help them. A Seminole, FL vet … Read More
October 27th is Black Cat Day! Black kitties are just as sweet and lovable as any other cat, but they do suffer from the misconceptions those old wives’ tales caused. In fact, it can take as much as 13 percent longer for black cats to be adopted than it does other kitties. Even worse, they comprise as much as 40 percent of the kitties at some shelters. A Seminole, FL veterinarian suggests some ways to … Read More
September is National Food Safety Month! Nutrition plays a huge role in your beloved pet’s overall health and well-being. However, eating unsafe foods is extremely dangerous for our furry friends. A Seminole, FL vet discusses food safety for pets in this article. Unsafe Foods Pets are often very interested in what we are eating. They’re also pretty good about convincing us to share. However, not everything on your plate is safe for your furry buddy. … Read More
It’s Check The Chip Day! Has your pet been microchipped yet? If not, you may want to see to this. Microchips are tiny devices that form an invisible, yet permanent, link between people and their pets. If your furry best friend ever goes missing, that tiny chip could be the only thing connecting the two of you! Here, a Seminole, FL vet offers some information about microchips, and how to check them. Microchip Basics Microchips … Read More
We’re well into summer now … or, as some like to call it, melting season. As you probably know, this time of year is when hurricanes are most likely to form. We have a few months to go before that window closes, so it’s a good idea to make sure you and your furry friend are ready for whatever Mother Nature throws at us. A Seminole, FL vet offers some advice on preparing your pet … Read More
Did you know that millions of pets are lost or stolen every year? In fact, one in three pets will go missing at some point in their lifetimes. Those are pretty frightening statistics. While we hope that your animal companion always stays safe and sound at home, it’s important to be prepared, just in case. A local Seminole, FL vet offers some advice on this topic below. Microchips Microchipping your pet is a very quick … Read More
Hug Your Cat Day is coming up June 4th. While we think kitties should be hugged every day, this is a purrfect time to show your furball some extra attention. However, there are a few things to keep in mind here … such as Fluffy’s opinion. As it turns out, cats have some pretty clear rules about cuddling. A local Seminole, FL vet lists some of them in this article. Don’t Force It Not all … Read More
Dog Bite Prevention Week started April 11th. Of course, dogs aren’t the only pets that bite. Our feline pals also sometimes chomp on people. While serious dog bites are more common and usually more dangerous, cat bites aren’t good either. The bacteria in Fluffy’s mouth can cause painful infections. A Seminole, FL vet discusses cat bites in this article. Manners When it comes to preventing cat bites, teaching Fluffy proper manners when she is a … Read More
Summer isn’t far off now. Florida summers are no joke! While many of our feline pals enjoy sunbathing, the heat can be dangerous for Fluffy. After all, kitties are wearing fur coats, and they can’t cool off by sweating the way we can. A local Seminole, FL vet offers some tips on helping your cat get through our scorching summer heat in this article. Keep Kitty In The best way to keep Fluffy cool is … Read More
Walk Your Dog Day is coming up February 20th. You can find lots of information on walking Fido. Plus, many of you walk your dogs every day. But what about cats? As you may have seen, more and more people are putting their kitties into harnesses and taking them for strolls. A local Seminole, FL vet offers some advice on taking your pet for a walk in this article. Benefits There are some benefits to … Read More