Picture this scenario: You’ve enrolled your new Labrador retriever puppy in his first puppy kindergarten class, and in bound two Great Dane puppies. You recognize the respective owners from your child’s class at school, and you’re excited your three families have puppies together. As the first class continues, you notice differences in the two Great [...]
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 [...]
That High Power Laser Neuter ! Dr. Boazman gives a SNEAK PEEK at the LATEST in LASER TECHNOLOGY in #vetmed Our High Power 45 Watt CO2 Laser allows for faster cutting, shorter anesthesia time, less tissue trauma, less pain, & a quicker recovery ! What is SuperPulse Laser Magic ? It stops collateral thermal damage [...]
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 [...]
Poor dental hygiene can lead to serious problems for your dog, since poor dental health can cause and exacerbate conditions such as heart disease and kidney failure. Eighty percent of dogs develop dental disease before they are 3 years old, making caring for your puppy’s teeth crucial for protecting their overall health. Our team at [...]
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 [...]
