If you own a smaller dog breed such as a miniature schnauzer, miniature poodle, or cocker spaniel there’s a good chance our Boca Midtowne Animal Hospital team has seen your furry pal before for this particular condition—pancreatitis. Although breeds such as miniature schnauzers are the poster children for this painful gastrointestinal condition, and often experience [...]

Many people believe pets rely on vocalizations, such as barks, growls, meows, and hisses, to communicate. However, pets largely depend on non-verbal signals to get their point across. You may have noticed your cats don’t often meow at each other, but reserve that adorable “miaow” solely for speaking with their humans. Since we as humans [...]

Many pet owners are concerned about their pets being anesthetized, despite procedures being safer, less stressful, and less painful with the benefit of anesthesia. Anesthesia-free dental cleanings are performed without the benefit of sedation and pain-control properties that are enjoyed by pets anesthetized for their dental procedures. When a pet is not anesthetized during the [...]