You are safely through the Thanksgiving holiday with no food-related fiascos, and you breathe a sigh of relief before gearing up for the final holidays of the year. While fewer food hazards can tempt your pet during Christmas and New Year’s Eve, you must remain aware of and do your best to prevent myriad other [...]

Thanksgiving is a holiday centered on family, friends, and food, and pets are no exception. They love to participate in the hubbub and often use the opportunity as a chance to fly under the radar. While you’re busy cooking, eating, or chatting with partygoers, your furry pal may be sneaking food from the table, begging [...]

Most pet owners are surprised to find out that more than half of American pets are overweight or obese. Statistically speaking, your pet is more likely to be overweight than not, but many pet owners remain unaware of the problem. In fact, most pet owners don’t know what their pet’s healthy weight looks like. Therefore, [...]

Your dog or cat can’t tell you when they feel different or sick, but you can pay close attention to their behavior and habits to deduce when your furry pal feels out of sorts. A change in your pet’s eating or drinking habits is often caused by an underlying disease, which could worsen if the [...]

Knowing exactly when your pet needs veterinary attention is a difficult judgment, as most cats and dogs are excellent at hiding illness and pain. However, keeping an eye out for subtle differences can help you recognize that your pet has a problem. To decide if your four-legged friend needs expert veterinary care, refer to this [...]

Florida residents are fortunate and enjoy year-round sunshine and warmth, although the higher summer temperatures can sometimes be intolerable. Well-adapted pets can handle the heat better than pets in other areas of the country, but they can still fall victim to heatstroke, a deadly condition that only 50% to 80% of pets survive. The Palm [...]

You may look forward to celebrating July Fourth, anticipating a day filled with barbecues, parades, and fireworks. However, your pet may not share your excitement. The loud noises, crowds, and commotion can be overwhelming, and potentially dangerous for pets. To help ensure you know how to keep your furry friend safe and happy this Independence [...]

Constant itching can make your pet miserable, but they cannot be treated appropriately until the cause is identified. Uncontrolled itching is a common complaint in pets seen by veterinarians, with every case different and requiring an individualized treatment strategy. Our Palm City Animal Medical Center team frequently sees itchy pets in our practice, and we [...]

Heartworm disease is a potentially fatal but preventable condition. When your veterinarian examines your pet—regardless of the reason—they will likely ask you whether you are consistently administering your four-legged friend’s heartworm preventives and when they had their last heartworm test. Unfortunately, some pet owners underestimate this disease’s seriousness and prevalence, and fail to administer their [...]

You are likely aware that the chocolate in your kitchen cabinet is toxic to your pet. However, many other items in your home are also hazardous to your pet. Several foods, medications, plants, and everyday products that are perfectly safe for people, can be poisonous to pets. In honor of National Pet Poison Prevention Month, [...]