Dogs
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has launched a new Web site devoted to international pet travel. Pets are often considered part of the family, but traveling with a pet isn’t as simple...

Congratulations on your new puppy!! Scratching of the ears in any pet is not normal. It can indicate a problem such as ear infections, fleas, mites, dry skin and/or allergies. 6 weeks of age is an important time in a...

There are two veterinary emergency hospitals in Hillsborough County.  If you are having a life or death emergency with your pet, finding the closest to your home is a good idea.  Florida Veterinary Specialists and Blue Pearl Service accept emergencies and are...

Certain breeds have genetic predisposition to certain diseases, and we recommend early screening for these conditions so that anything out of the norm can be addressed. The most common breed-specific diseases that we see in dogs are: Cardiomyopathy – Canine...

Part 1 (6-9 weeks old) Comprehensive Exam Distemper, Adenovirus, Parainfluenza Vaccines Parvovirus Vaccine Bordetella vaccine Fecal Exam Routine Deworming for Zoonotic (Can Infect People) Parasites 3 weeks later…. Part 2 (9-12 weeks old) Comprehensive Exam Distemper, Adenovirus, Parainfluenza Vaccines Parvovirus...

Thank you for your question.  Vomiting in puppies can be serious. They can contract viruses, ingest foreign objects or have congenital problems which could be causes.  We would need to examine your puppy and could recommend a course of action...