Sir Charles a Cavalier pup came for a vet check-up, just to keep up. No worries at home, but we took a peek, with our video otoscope, & guess what we’d seek? Tiny little ear mites living deep in his ear, That’s why these check-ups are so dear. Hope you enjoyed this quick little rhyme [...]
When Every Minute Matters: Emergency Care for Puppies and Kittens Young pets are energetic but vulnerable. Illnesses that an adult animal could tolerate often become critical in a matter of hours for puppies and kittens. From infections to choking hazards, knowing what constitutes an emergency- and getting to the vet fast- can make all the [...]
Is Your Dog Sniffing Out Danger? The Risk of Grass Awns in South Florida Watching your dog or cat explore the backyard or trot down a local trail is one of the joys of pet ownership. But here in South Florida, hidden dangers can lurk in overgrown areas, especially in dry or weedy patches. [...]
From Hot Spots to Head Shakes: What Allergies Really Mean for Dogs and Cats You know the sound. The endless slurping of paws at midnight. The scratch-thump of a leg on the hardwood floor. The shake of the head that sprays brown debris from your dog’s ears. You’ve noticed hair thinning on the belly, sore [...]
Unlocking Your Pet's Health Secrets: The Importance of Annual Bloodwork for Early Disease Detection At Boca Midtowne Animal Hospital, we know how important your pet's health is to you. As a pet owner, you're committed to providing the best care possible—but understanding what your pet needs at each stage of life can feel overwhelming. One [...]
Beat the Heat: Keeping Your Pet Safe During a Florida Summer Long, sunny days in Boca Raton are made for beach strolls, backyard BBQs, and outdoor fun—but for pets, that same heat can pose serious health threats. Dogs and cats can’t handle high temperatures the way we do. Instead of sweating all over like humans, [...]
Pet parents & vets always feared Parvo virus in puppies. This devastating disease used to have no proven therapy, a guarded prognosis, & required extensive hospitalization without a guarantee for a successful outcome. Parvo was always associated with fear, anxiety, & stress for everyone involved in Parvo virus care. Canine parvovirus monoclonal antibody is the [...]
FEAR FREE 4th TIPS ! 1. Don’t PULL on your POOCH when they are hiding, gently encourage them out with their favorite toy/treats ! 2. FIDO & FIREWORKS DONT MIX ! 3. Some dogs need a confidence booster with extra love from their humans ! 4. BLOCK your WINDOWS 5. Find an interior room & [...]
A Minimally Invasive Laser Neuter is a surgical procedure performed on male dogs & cats to remove the testicles with minimal incision & tissue disruption. This technique uses a single small incision & specialized surgical laser. Here are some key points about minimally invasive neuter: Procedure: Small incision is made in the center of the [...]
What’s the SECRET to making ROUTINE WELLNESS VET happen ? With some pet parent help we create a FEAR FREE environment ! Teamwork makes the dream work & allows us to check off the boxes that keep people from walking through the door. We know that a difficult vet visit decreases the chance that the [...]
