Category: dog

Yes, pets can develop asthma, though it’s more common in cats than dogs. Asthma in pets is usually caused by an allergic reaction that affects the airways, causing the bronchi to become inflamed and fill with mucus. The bronchi then...

Walk Your Dog Month was established to promote the well-being of dogs and encourage responsible pet ownership. It reminds us that dogs require regular exercise and mental stimulation to stay healthy and happy. This observance also serves as a reminder...

(Info courtesy of Purina) Social media is full of pictures of dogs appearing to grin, but it seems that, much like with laughing, dogs can’t smile in the same way as humans. However, dogs can make their faces appear to...

Rousey came in for her exam and blood work with Dr. Clay Dutton in June. Since the heart murmur she has had for years was stable (Grade 1/6) and her blood work was perfect, she was cleared for anesthesia to...

(Courtesy of prevventivevet.com, by Cathy Madson, MA, FDM, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA) Resource guarding in dogs, also called “possessive aggression,” can be quite alarming and scary for a dog owner to experience. You go to grab a chew that your dog has...

We partner with pets and their parents for life at Tampa Bay Vets, so we see a lot of scenarios play out.  While people sometimes need to rehome their pets for unavoidable reasons, a little foresight can often prevent this...