According to a Pet Obesity Prevention Survey, approximately 60% of pets are overweight in the U.S., making it the most common preventable health problem. Overweight pets face challenges with their health, mobility, and longevity. At Palm City Animal Medical Center, our team can work with you to develop a weight management plan specifically for your [...]
Regular vaccinations are an important part of your pet’s care. Physical barriers to disease are difficult to achieve, but a vaccination is a relatively simple, but effective, method of preventing infection by surrounding your pet with a “bubble” of protection, and decreasing their risk for many serious and potentially fatal health problems. Below, Sassy the [...]
Routine, non-emergency veterinary care is essential for our feline friends’ overall health. But why? We should visit our doctors routinely for check-ups and diagnostic testing, and our pets deserve the same treatment. If you’ve ever wondered why your cat requires regular preventive care, consider the following five reasons. Then, contact Palm City Animal Medical Center, [...]
As Floridians, we live in a relatively warm climate, and are lucky to have so many beaches to enjoy. During the summer months, it seems only right to take your pet to the beach. How do you ensure a summer trip to the beach together is safe? Let’s find out. UV-rays, meet skin—of people and [...]
My favorite memories of the Fourth of July involve a sunny, hot July day, burgers, hotdogs and corn on the cob on the grill, a big pitcher of lemonade on the table, and a pack of beer in the cooler. When the sun went down, the crowds gathered near bridges and waterfronts to watch beautiful [...]
The best-laid plans can go awry in the midst of panic. While we can’t help you keep a cool head, we can provide resources and tips to help prepare you for a disaster as a pet owner. Preparations for your two-legged family members can be remedied to include your four-legged member, but you must remember [...]
Are you and your family going stir crazy, cooped up at home during the COVID-19 quarantine? Your pet may be enjoying the extra family time—or not, especially if naptime is interrupted—but with additional craft projects, home improvement repairs, and baking fiascos, they may be subjected to additional hazards. With your mind preoccupied with the health [...]
When faced with an emergency, do you keep a cool head, or wail and panic? In any emergency, whether people or pets are involved, every second counts. Unfortunately, pets are prone to getting into mischief as soon as you walk out the door, which means they may be subjected to a toxin for an unidentified [...]
Did you know that feeding your 44-pound dog a dried pig’s ear or a hotdog is the same as you eating three donuts? Or that eating two donuts is the human equivalent of one ounce of cheese for your dog? We love giving our pets treats, and resisting their sweet, expectant faces is hard, but [...]
“I need to bring my pet in for some vaccinations.” Our hospital’s client care specialists frequently hear some version of this sentence. It is easy to think that only vaccines are given during an appointment, but a good wellness visit is made up of many additional components. Viewing a preventive visit through the eyes of [...]