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Signs and Symptoms Your Pet Has Been Bitten by a Snake
Up to 150,000 dogs and cats are bitten by snakes each year in the United States. Since Florida is home to almost 50 native snake species, including six venomous ones, Florida pet owners should be very careful when their pets are outside. Dogs should be kept on a lead or in a fenced area, away […]
The Advantages of CT Scans for Pets
A computerized tomography scan, or CT scan, takes multiple x-rays of a certain part of the body at many different angles to create cross-section images. Those images are combined to create 3-D models of that part of the body. CT scans are common procedures with humans, but do they help pets as well? Yes! CT […]
How Often Should I Give My Pet Heartworm Medication?
Heartworms. It’s a word that strikes fear in almost all dog, cat, and ferret owners, and for a good reason. Not only will heartworms leave your dear pet sick, lethargic, and isolated if they are infected, it also requires extensive special accommodations for the infected pet and treatments can be costly. Climate affects heartworm transmission […]
Can Pets Have Allergies?
You’re not the only one suffering from allergies this summer! Your pet may be experiencing uncomfortable seasonal allergy symptoms as well. Your pet needs appropriate medical care to prevent and minimize the discomfort that develops due to seasonal allergies. Here’s what you should know to keep your furry friend comfortable during allergy season and beyond. […]
The Dangers of Rat Poison to Dogs and Cats
Rats are some of the worst and most unwanted rodents, especially within your home. If you discover that rats are scuttling around your property, you may need to use rat poison to eliminate the infestation. Rat poison, also known as a rodenticide, is a chemical product formulated to kill rodents like rats. The chemicals used […]
