One of the reasons I moved to Florida close to 20 years ago is I love spending time outdoors (and I was tired of the snow!). Although I spend a lot of time inside working, I still love getting outside as much as I can.  That goes for my pets,... Read more

If you have both dogs and cats in your household, you may have already read my blog on heartworms for dogs. But you don’t know the whole story. Heartworms also can affect cats- but it affects them differently. So, don’t skip reading this just because you read what you need... Read more

What is the number one reason that people visit their doctor?  The answer may surprise you.  According to a recent survey done by the Mayo Clinic, it’s not back pain (that’s #3) or respiratory issues (#5 on the list). It’s for skin conditions- whether it be a rash, acne or other skin... Read more

Just imagine if you never brushed your teeth- I shudder at the thought. Of course, so does your dentist! Our dental health is vital, which is why we brush our teeth, floss (or at least tell our dentist we do) and schedule regular visits and cleanings with our dentist.  The same... Read more

When you think about the Fourth of July holiday, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Many of us think about cookouts, pool parties and of course, fireworks. While these are all fun things for us, each of these can pose... Read more

Updated August 29, 2018 In the past week, there have been 2 new cases of rabid cats attacking residents of Hillsborough County. The latest unprovoked attack took place in Gibsonton, with the previous attack taking place in Tampa, a few miles north... Read more