Mystery Respiratory Illness 2023
In the ever-evolving landscape of veterinary health, 2023 has presented a new challenge for our furry companions— a respiratory illness that has left animal health experts across the country perplexed. Let’s delve into the details of this mysterious ailment, its symptoms, potential causes,... Read more
Xylitol- the artificial sweetener that’s not sweet to your pet
Sometimes television news is slow to catch up to what we’ve been telling pet owners for quite some time- or maybe we weren’t telling the right people, or maybe we weren’t saying it loud enough. I’ve seen numerous reports on all of... Read more
Grain Free Diets- Causing Heart Disease?
There has been a lot of talk lately about pet nutrition and potential links to a disease called Canine Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). There is a lot more research going on at some of the best veterinary schools around the country- and some... Read more
Human cancer drug fatal to your pets
One of the many benefits of living here in Florida is the weather- and we’re appropriately named the Sunshine State! Of course, too much of a good thing can be bad- as too much exposure to UV rays has been linked to... Read more
Get Ready for airVet- virtual visits for your pet
Virtual visits for your pet Many of you may already be taking advantage of technology when it comes to your health with virtual visits with your personal physician. Some human doctors don’t even require an office visit- and you can make your appointment... Read more
Dogs Distracting Drivers
Could you get a ticket for petting your dog while driving? It could be a possibility if the Florida Legislature gets their way. A new bill has been introduced in the Florida Senate that takes aim at distracted drivers- and it goes... Read more
Celebrate safely with your pets
Holiday Foods, Decor and your pet’s safety Now that we’ve eaten all of the Thanksgiving leftovers, our attention quickly turns to the rest of the holiday season. Whether your family is trimming a tree, lighting a Menorah or have other holiday traditions,... Read more
Is my pet getting enough water?
Is your pet drinking enough water? We humans often hear that we need to drink 8 glasses of water per day. What about your pet? How much is too much, or too little? I’ve been asked numerous times over the past few... Read more
Halloween and your pets- keeping them safe
I’ve always loved Halloween. I really enjoy watching excited children dressing up as their favorite super hero, cartoon character or whatever their imagination can dream up. Whether you have children you plan on taking out trick-or-treating, or your plans are to just... Read more
Flea and Tick Product Safety called into question
If you haven’t seen it on the news or on social media, it is likely only a matter of time that you will likely hear that the FDA has issued a statement regarding what they are describing as ‘adverse events associated with... Read more