Welcome home, puppy! You’re in for a big adventure, but to ensure you grow up happy, healthy, and confident, Boca Midtowne Animal Hospital wants to equip your owner with the skills and knowledge necessary for successful socialization.   What is socialization and why is it important for puppies? Socialization is the systematic introduction of a puppy [...]

Dr. Boazman shows an “example” of surgical correction of Cryptorchidism, when 1 or both of the testicles are not in the scrotum aka scrotal sac ! This is also called undescended testicle(s) or retained testicle(s). This genetic condition is a cause for concern When a puppy is born, the testicles reside in the abdomen, near [...]

There is nothing like a puppy. One moment is all it takes to go from a civilized human to rolling on the floor, head-over-heels in love. Puppies—and the dogs they grow up to be—quickly become such a part of our lives that we cannot imagine life without them. A dog’s short lifespan is often described [...]

Let’s see What happens when RETAINED BABY Teeth are NOT TREATED! The development of  in a puppy is a process & there are a number of stages where things may progress normally or may go wrong & result in abnormal dental development. Puppies are born with “tooth buds” or undeveloped teeth. The development of normal [...]

Your puppy’s first year is full of many exciting milestones. From that initial welcome home, to their first puppy class, to the moment they finally get the hang of potty training, puppies bring a whirlwind of emotions as they grow through this important time in their life—and we wouldn’t have it any other way. One [...]

Your new puppy has changed your life for the better. All you have to do is look at their sweet face, and you cannot help but smile. You want to provide your special creature with the best care possible. Our team at Boca Midtowne Animal Hospital thought educating you on the recommended puppy vaccines would [...]

Is there anything more exciting than welcoming home a new furry bundle of joy? We don’t think so. While you will be able to soak in many puppy snuggles, kisses, and fun antics, you will also need to provide a lot of care and training to help your puppy grow. Their first year, which they [...]

After much research, talking with friends and family, and scouring dog shelters, you finally found the perfect puppy for your family. You immediately fell in love, and already cannot imagine life without them. Unfortunately, a number of infectious diseases lurk in the environment that can threaten your new puppy’s health. Your pup can pick up [...]