You’re likely familiar with the thorough physical exam and history taking that Dr. Man and our team perform during your pet’s wellness visit at Boca Midtowne Animal Hospital. As your furry pal ages, their visit and medical needs will change as well. While we strongly encourage annual wellness testing to record your pet’s baseline normal [...]
You’ve likely seen your pooch investigating a tiny toad after a rain shower, booping the creature with their nose to make it jump. While these antics are an adorable sight, some toads are not safe play toys for your pup. Bufo toads are common in Florida, and this invasive species is hopping its way north, [...]
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 [...]
We remain committed to keeping you, your pets, and our team members healthy during this corona virus pandemic. As a measure of safety for everyone we are requiring drop off appointments for all pets at this time. Pet drop offs & pick ups will be coordinated at the front door of our lobby. The World [...]
Here in Boca Raton, we don’t suffer the miserably cold temperatures that our northern neighbors do, but our warm climate means that we need to be aware of heatstroke dangers for most of the year. Although many pet owners are well aware of the potential hazards of warm temperatures, accidents can easily happen. Keep your [...]
Bruno is 14 years young & needs a LUMP on his leg 🦵 🐾 evaluated. Whenever a lump appears on your pet there is a SIMPLE RULE: DON’T WAIT ASPIRATE! This means we stick a fine needle in the lump & aspirate it to have it evaluated via CYTOLOGY & PATHOLOGIST REVIEW. Even if we [...]
Each year, the ASPCA examines the data mined from its Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) and releases the top 10 toxin categories that affected pets. In 2018, the APCC, which provides an invaluable service to pet owners, received 213,773 calls—up from 199,000 calls in 2017—about potential animal poisonings. Prevent your pet from becoming a statistic [...]
We’ve all been there—you’re snoozing comfortably on the couch with your snuggly pup, when you hear the telltale rumble of intestinal sounds. In a panic, you fling off your blanket, leap to your feet, and snatch your pooch up to rush them outside, where an explosion occurs from both ends. Acute bouts of vomiting and [...]
