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Parakeets, or budgies as they are also known, are wonderful avian pets.  Their small size makes it very important to monitor their health very closely as seemingly small problems can become very serious rapidly. All pet birds are masters of … Continue reading →

In Florida, all dogs and cats are susceptible to getting intestinal parasites and heartworms.  Even though your cat may ‘never go outside’, a single mosquito can get into your home and bite your cat and give him/her heartworms.  Also, fleas … Continue reading →

There is actually an alternative procedure to declawing called a tendonectomy:  Scratching with the front claws is normal, instinctive behavior for cats.  The purpose of this activity is to remove old, worn fragments of their nails.  Though scratching is normal … Continue reading →

There are many types of cat litter.  Certainly you would need to find a product that clumps, is easy to retrieve from the cat litter box and has low dust.  Cats can have ‘litter box aversion’, so the priority would … Continue reading →

Grooming, brushing or combing your cat will be your best defense against hairballs.  Before you assume that your vomiting pet is vomiting because of hairballs, don’t forget that there are many, many diseases that can cause vomiting.  Just because you … Continue reading →

It would start with you dropping him off at our office in the morning between 7:30a and 9a. If you have any previous medical records including vaccination status we ask that you please bring them in with you. We do … Continue reading →

As our pets age there are changes in just about every system in their bodies.  The pumping function of the heart becomes less efficient; the liver and kidneys decrease in weight and their ability to filter toxins decreases; the thyroid … Continue reading →

The first thing to try is behavior modification at home. You can do this in several ways. Start by acquiring a scratching post so there is a “safe place” for your kitty to file his/her nails down to prevent overgrowth. … Continue reading →

We think pet insurance is a good idea. When you have pet insurance, you have peace of mind that if anything unexpected happens to your pet, you can do whatever it takes to care for them.  It protects you against … Continue reading →

The term arthritis is used for any abnormal change in the joint. The normal joint has cartilage and fluid that act as a cushion and prevent two bones from rubbing together. As arthritis progresses, these cushions degrade and the joint … Continue reading →