The gift of good breathing is the gift of the year ! Once huffing & puffing with each little stride, Eros is running with joy, no struggle to hide. His snore turned to silence, his sparkle revived, A laser-made miracle, now he’s really alive! So give your best friend what love can provide, The gift [...]
Tito’s throat flap blocked his airway & made every breath nearly impossible. The flap, known as the elongated soft palate, is finally gone thanks to Vetscalpel laser surgery. Tito is now breathing easy & thriving. Watch how we turn an animal welfare issue into a happy ending!
Roxy couldn’t play because of her airway problem known as Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome. The first part of her story shows her airway obstruction struggle & her elongated soft palate. An elongated soft palate is basically a long, floppy flap at the back of your dog’s throat. Every time they breathe in, that flap gets [...]
Eros deserved a better life. He can now breathe & thrive: We hope his story helps spread awareness of Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome.
You are giving your dog their usual belly rub when you notice it: a patch of skin where there used to be fur. Or maybe your cat's once-luxurious coat is looking thin and dull, and you have been finding more hair on your furniture than seems normal. Hair loss in pets is one of [...]
From a young age, I’ve been deeply connected to animals, which has fueled my lifelong dedication to helping them. In 2002, while working at Boca Village Animal Hospital, I was introduced to laser surgery. My veterinary oath to alleviate pet suffering has consistently driven me to make informed decisions in their care. Staying up to [...]
When the vet says your dog or cat needs heart medication, it's completely normal to feel a little lost. Suddenly there are words like pimobendan and furosemide in your daily vocabulary, pill schedules to remember, and a whole new set of worries on your mind. Here's what we want you to know: you're not alone [...]
Swollen Lymph Nodes in Pets: When Should You Worry? Feeling a small lump under your pet's jaw or behind their knee can be jarring, especially when it shows up during an ordinary cuddle or grooming session. At Boca Midtowne Animal Hospital, we know how quickly that discovery can turn into worry. Enlarged lymph nodes can [...]
Is your dog constantly trying to escape the yard, or is your cat spraying in the house? Dealing with these stressful behaviors, along with worries about unwanted litters, is a reality for many pet parents. While managing the pet population is often the first thing that comes to mind, these procedures offer profound health and [...]
From Itch to Infection: How to Keep Your Dog’s Ears Healthy You know that sound: the frantic scratching and the flapping ears from vigorous head shaking. When your pet is uncomfortable, it's hard not to worry. Often, this behavior points to an ear infection, a painful problem caused by moisture, yeast, or bacteria. Learn the [...]
