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Traveling with your pet can make a good vacation great. Preparation is key to stress-free pet travel.  Make sure you discuss travel plans with your veterinarian prior to your trip.… Read more

Ticks and tick-borne diseases are present in every state of the country, although the prevalence varies regionally. Ticks are arachnids, putting them in the same family as mites and spiders.… Read more

Splints and bandages can be very helpful in treating certain medical conditions, as long as they are cared for properly. Failing to care for a splint or bandage properly at home… Read more

Obesity in pets is very common and leads to a wide variety of health problems including decreased life span, arthritis, impaired heart and lung function, gastrointestinal issues and diabetes. The good… Read more

Intestinal parasites are very common in dogs and cats. In addition to causing disease in our pets, some of these parasites are also zoonotic, or capable of causing disease in… Read more

Heartworm disease is a very serious and preventable condition in dogs and cats. As you can see from the incidence map below, animals all across the United States and throughout Florida… Read more

All dogs and cats should be on a monthly flea preventative. Once you see fleas on your pet, that means there are thousands, if not millions, of eggs, larvae, and… Read more

Good behavior is essential to maintaining the human-animal bond. Some behaviors that are natural to cats are undesirable in pets, and there are many things that we as pet owners can… Read more

Just like humans, dogs and cats can become diabetic. This disease occurs in several species, but we will discuss the primary symptoms of just dogs and cats in this article.… Read more

Osteoarthritis is a common problem in aging pets and an important cause of chronic pain.  Over 20% of dogs over the age of 5 years have been diagnosed with arthritis,… Read more