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Our 9 month old Newfoundland was recently diagnosed with a very advanced hip dysplasia, but he doesn’t seem to be in any pain yet. I’ve read about glucosamine-based nutritional supplements, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) and also an ADEQUAN-CANINE drug that is described as a miracle cure. What do you recommend as the best treatment for our beloved pup?

Newfoundlands are great dogs I am sorry to hear about your puppy’s diagnosis, unfortunately hip dysplasia is a common problem in many dog breeds and in most cases there are several treatment options that can help them to have a...

My Dog needs a Gastropexy surgery or Laparoscopic gastropexy. Do you do these kinds of surgery?

Prophylactic gastropexies are done in some deep-chested, large breed dogs to decrease the risk of Gastric Dilation and Volvulus (aka GDV or bloat). Great Danes are the breed most at risk for this condition. When a prophylactic gastropexy is performed,...

I have a cockatiel for 10 years, very healthy and for some reason he started picking his feathers. Why is this happening?

Feather plucking, or feather destructive behavior, is a very common and frustrating condition in our pet birds. There are many causes ranging from malnutrition to liver disease, internal and external parasites, separation anxiety to inappropriate pair bonding between birds and...

My two bunnies seem to have mange on their ears, toes, and noses. They don’t seem to be in pain though. I would rather not inject them with medicine such as Ivermectin; I am afraid they could get sick from the toxins. What are my other options?

Mange infections are very itchy and incredibly uncomfortable in any species. Treatment with either ivermectin or selamectin is very safe and also very effective. Please make an appointment with a rabbit-savvy veterinarian as soon as possible to confirm the diagnosis...

I recently moved to Tampa, and I am searching for a vet for my cat. His shots are up, and he also needs to be neutered. How much would this cost?

Hello, The vaccinations depend on the lifestyle of your kitty, how old he is, does he go outside and come in contact with other cats, and what previous vaccines he has had. Please call any of our locations to discuss...

We recently started noticing that our cockatiel is itching quite a lot. He has had an “8in1 Bird protector” hanging on the cage that supposedly keeps the bugs away, and it should be changed every 3 months. Is it possible that it now needs to be changed, and that he may have mites? If so, how do we get rid of them? Also, how often should we bathe the bird?

Thanks for your question. Although mite protectors are fairly common, they are really a waste of money. Mites are quite rare as a cause of itching in cockatiels. The “mite protectors” expose your pet to a low level of pesticide...

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