As your pet ages, they may slow down and may no longer enjoy their once-favorite activities, but senior pets can enjoy a good quality life (QOL) for years. By routinely assessing your senior pet’s QOL, providing appropriate accommodations, and providing them with regular screenings and preventive care at our Boca Midtowne Animal Hospital, you can [...]
Is VET CARE more than CHILD CARE ? FACT CHECK time by Dr. Boazman.
Cruz gained 15 lbs since recovering from his foreign body surgery His stomach was FULL of THREE PAIRS of SOCKS ! Remember that Cruz was acting normal, bright & alert, with just a bit of diarrhea … Thankfully Cruz’s pet parents purchased pet insurance that pays for UNEXPECTED illness, injuries, & ACCIDENTS ! One of [...]
FLAT FACED puppy need HELP BREATHING ! Dr. Boazman explains that those adorable SMUSHED faced puppy(Pugs, Bulldogs, Shih Tzus, & Boxers) all have something in common: they are BRACHYCEPHALIC BREEDS These breeds possess the flat face, pushed-up nose, narrow nostrils, & large eyes. Unfortunately, because of this peculiar anatomy, brachycephalic dogs often have a hard [...]
An IMMEDIATE DIAGNOSIS = OPTIMAL PET CARE & LESS STRESS ! In today’s world we have become accustomed to INSTANT GRATIFICATION & “SAME DAY DELIVERY” PET LUMPS require investigation … WAITING DAYS for RESULTS is STRESSFUL for both PET PARENTS & VETS ! Thanks to DIGITAL CYTOLOGY we can prove what we need to do [...]
The ear mite (Otodectes cynotis) is a surface mite that is usually found in the ear canal but it can also live on the skin surface. Ear mites are highly contagious & pets become infested by direct contact with other pets. The mite is barely visible to the naked eye & may be seen as [...]
When you look at your adorable, energetic, healthy young pet, you probably aren’t worried about their cancer risk—but perhaps you should be. This isn’t to say you should live in fear of a cancer diagnosis, but rather that you should develop a healthy knowledge about the condition. Cancer is the leading cause of death in [...]