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It’s that time of year again in Florida…when stepping outside feels like you have taken a blow dryer to the face. The rest of the world calls this time of year summer! While we’re dealing with frizzy humidity-ridden hair and making sure we’re wearing sunscreen, our furry friends are facing a few of their own [...]
In a previous blog article we reviewed the importance of vaccines in dogs. We think it important to have a deeper discussion on one specific vaccine against a bacterial disease called leptospirosis, or lepto for short. While it is not considered a core, or required, vaccine, the lepto vaccine is still highly recommended for [...]
You’ve found a lump on your dog or cat and you want to know what to do. It is certainly reasonable to worry about this new growth and have it checked. This is one of the most common things our veterinarians are asked to examine. Our doctors schedules routinely have appointments for “check cyst”, “lump [...]
Essential Tips For Your New Puppy Bringing a new puppy home is such an exciting time. Our veterinarians want to share some tips to make the transition as easy as possible for both you and your new addition. Also take a look at our new puppy checklist post for more helpful information. Potty Training: [...]
Bringing Home a New Puppy Bringing a new puppy home is one of the most exciting things you can do. Here is a short checklist to make sure you have everything you need to make your new family member feel right at home. Food and Water: This may seem like an obvious item on [...]
You’ve probably seen a lot of posts on social media about all the dangers your dog can get into on Thanksgiving. It is certainly true that we see plenty of sick pets during the holidays, often because they ingested something that they shouldn’t. Removing corn cobs that are lodged in the intestine and treating cases [...]
The Veterinarians of West Park Animal Hospital If you live in or near Oldsmar, you know how hard it can be to find a good veterinarian that really cares about your pets. There are several things to consider when choosing a new animal hospital for your pet, and we know how personal this [...]
Planning for the arrival of your new little bundle of joy can sometimes feel overwhelming. Between baby showers, birthing classes and picking out names, it can be easy to overlook one very important four-legged member of the family. The truth is that your pet may need just as much time as you to prepare for [...]
Anyone that has loved a pet through their senior years of life has probably watched simple tasks like walking and eating become more and more difficult. Just like in humans, as our pets age, they tend to acquire diseases such as arthritis and neurologic changes that make them painful or weak. As a consequence, [...]
Even if your pet is normally calm, the sights, sounds, smells, and new environments that often come with a thunderstorm can be quite disorienting and scary for your four-legged friend. These are a few tips to help your pet through the storm season this summer: One of the most helpful techniques is to gradually attempt [...]