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Want to Keep Your Pet's Teeth Healthy? Here Are Some Tips to Begin Dental Hygiene at Home
Just like their human companions, pets need routine dental care. In fact, roughly 80% of dogs and 70% of cats have some degree of periodontal disease by the time they are two years old. If you’re one of the 23 million American households who acquired a pet during COVID lockdowns, now is the time to establish a plan to keep…
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Chew on This: Pets Need Dental Care Too
Most Americans are aware of the importance of routine dental cleanings to their own overall health, but for many, it comes as a surprise to learn that the same holds true for our pets. The American Dental Association warns tooth and gum disease can lead to a host of problems in humans, including, but not limited to cardiovascular disease, stroke,…
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The Rising Cost Of Caring For Pets
It’s no secret that the cost of just about everything has gone up – unfortunately, this includes the cost of veterinary care for your pet. Whether it’s food, vaccines, surgical supplies, lab fees, anesthesia, or dental cleanings, the minimum basic costs of everything your veterinarian needs to care for your pet have increased. And all of those aforementioned supplies...
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Pets And Palms: What Pet Parents Need To Know
While many household and ornamental plants can be toxic to dogs and cats, a specimen of note for South Florida pet parents is the sago palm. Also known as cycads or zamias, these types of palms are popular landscaping choices in warmer parts of the country. Miniature versions in decorative pots are marketed as houseplants; despite their diminutive size,...
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Toxic Toad Troubles: How to Protect Your Pets From Potential Danger
Sunday, May 15 marks the official beginning of South Florida’s rainy season. For pet parents, this means an increased chance of our pets being sickened by toxic bufo toads. Here’s everything you need to know to keep your pets out of harm’s way. Bufo toads, also known as marine toads or cane toads or more scientifically, Rhinella marina, were introduced...
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A Guide to Sensible Snacking For Pets
Dr. Ian Kupkee, the lead practitioner at Sabal Chase Animal Clinic, shares tips for feeding your pets sensible snacks.
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Protecting Your Pets From Holiday Hazards
The holiday season is here, and celebrations are in full swing. But few things put a damper on the festive spirit like a trip to the emergency veterinary clinic. Here are some tips for avoiding Christmas catastrophes.
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Pets And Fireworks – What You Need To Know To Keep Your Pets Safe
Last year, stay-at-home orders caused many South Floridians to miss out on the usual Fourth of July festivities – including fireworks. For the many puppies and kittens who were added to our families during the worst of the crisis, this may be their first experience with fireworks. These experiences are often frightening, and sometimes traumatic. Animal shelters across the country…
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Is Veterinary Acupuncture Right for Your Pet? Here's what you need to know.
As our country slowly returns to normal, Americans continue to add pets to their households. And as the status of pets continues to rise from that of animals to family members, demand has grown for modern, state of the art diagnostics and veterinary care. In some cases, however, pet parents are turning to a modality that has been used to…
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How to Help Your Pets Cope With Seasonal Allergies in South Florida
While most people don’t associate South Florida with seasons, there is one in particular that is currently plaguing both pets and people – allergy season. Longer days cause our plants and trees to burst into bloom. While it’s great for the environment and its wild inhabitants, the resulting pollen can wreak havoc on pets – even the ones who...
