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By Jenny Ivy Is your pet’s microchip up-to-date? If your pet were lost, would an animal hospital or shelter be able to contact you once your pet was found? It’s important to get your pet microchipped; but it’s just as...

URGENT ALERT! Hillsborough County News August 2, 2013 Contact: Willie Puz, Communications and Digital Media Services, 813-307-8379 (o); 813-546-2086 (c) Based on communications with the state veterinarian from the Florida Department of Health today (Aug. 2) regarding a positive rabies...

In honor of his work in making a positive impact on animal health and the veterinary profession, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) recognized AAHA past president Link Welborn, DVM, DABVP, with the 2013 AVMA President’s Award. The 2013 AVMA...

Tampa Veterinarians see a lot of patients with ear infections. In fact, it’s the second most common reason for a client visit, according to pet health insurer, VPI Pet Insurance. With ear problems prompting so many trips to the vet,...

It’s important to remember to protect your dog from parasites. Flea infestations, heartworm disease and intestinal parasite infections can cause big problems. With that in mind, we’d like to tell you about Trifexis™ (spinosad + milbemycin oxime) chewable tablets. Now...

So you have a cat already and are adopting another cat ( : A carefully planned introduction is everything. Most cats do not readily accept a new member of the family; they need time to get used to the idea....