Day & Evening Pet Hospital

Veterinarian Palm Harbor

Call: 727-785-7200
511 Magnolia Ave
Palm Harbor, FL 34683

Puppy & Kitten Specials

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Starting at the age of 6 weeks of age, your puppy or kitten will need to have a series of vaccines that are an essential part of their preventative health care.

Vaccinations are given to prevent diseases that might otherwise be fatal.

Vaccination Schedules:

For Puppies under 6 months:

  • Start as early as 6 weeks
  • Given in 3-4 week intervals
  • Minimum series of 3 vaccines
  • A 4th booster vaccine is available for dogs to receive optimum protection.

For Kittens under 6 months:

  • Start as early as 6 weeks
  • Given in 3-4 week intervals
  • Minimum series of 3 vaccines
  • A 4th booster vaccine is available for cats to receive optimum protection.

Following the first series, vaccinations are required at yearly intervals.

Puppy & Kitten Specials:

Puppy Special $99.00
  • New Puppy Exam
  • K9 Distemper/Parvo Vaccine
  • Bordetella Vaccine
  • Deworming
  • Fecal

Kitten Special $99.00

  • New Kitten Exam
  • Feline Distemper/4-in-1 Vaccine
  • Leukemia Vaccine
  • Deworming
  • Fecal

Handling Obesity in Pets

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National Pet Obesity Day is October 9th this year!

In wanting to raise awareness of what obesity in pets can do to their health, we are not only listing some facts about it here, but are going to tell  you what you can do about it.

Firstly, obesity in pets can give your pet an array of health problems.  While this is not a complete list, here are some points you can think with:

  • joint problems
  • can get diabetes
  • stroke
  • difficulty breathing in general
  • liver failure
  • heart disease
  • increased blood pressure
  • lack of energy

These points are very easily prevented with a good diet, not feeding table scraps and an exercise routine.  If your pet has a hard time keeping weight off and you feel you are doing/feeding him or her correctly, please come and see us.  Your pet very well may need a prescription diet that only a vet can prescribe.  (When necessary, getting your pet on a prescription diet should also be viewed as a type of preventative care.  It is much more expensive, let alone painful, to see your pet go through the health issues that lead up to diabetes, heart disease, etc., then it is to get them on a proper prescription diet to handle their weight.)

You can see a list of our prescription diets here.  We have many to help handle various health issues.

Call us today if you need help handling your pet’s weight.  Something can be done about it and we are here to help you with it!

Pet Health Awareness Events – October 2019

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ASPCA’s Adopt a Shelter Dog Month

National Animal Safety and Protection Month

American Humane’s Adopt-a-Dog Month®​​

October 1st – 7th:
National Walk Your Dog Week​

October 4th:
World Animal Day

October 9th:
National Pet Obesity Awareness Day

October 13th – 19th:
National Veterinary Technician Week

October 21st:
Reptile Awareness Day

October 29th:
National Cat Day

Human Foods You Didn’t Know Were Dangerous

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We are getting closer and closer to the Holiday Seasons–yay!  While you’re either freaking out about that (haha), or getting your plans together, we wanted to give you some important information regarding foods seen during this time that are toxic for your pets.

The number one item (and you probably knew this one): Chocolate.

Chocolate of any kind is toxic.  However, the rule goes like this:  the darker the chocolate, the more toxic it is.  Dogs of different sizes and weight can also be effected differently to the same type of chocolate.  Ingested chocolate can lead to seizures and also death.  This isn’t something to play around with or leave out and about.

Next we have:  Garlic, Onions & Chives.

Ingesting even small amounts of these can cause serious effects, with onions being of the highest risk.  Both onions and garlic contain thiosulphate (onions contain more) which can cause situations that bring about anemia.  So, when you are giving your pet a plate of holiday food, think twice–especially with what has been used to flavor the meal.

Next are:  Grapes & Raisins.

Ingesting small amounts of these can be fatal for both cats and dogs.  Believe it or not, these fruits can lead to kidney failure.  Signs of poisoning can be vomiting which can also lead to diarrhea, lethargy and depression.  These can commonly be found as side items, cookies, desserts, etc.  Please be careful of what’s lying around while you are food-prepping, as well as what’s left over as “scraps.”

Lastly (who would’ve thought):  Nutmeg.

Now, this spice is used in so many Holiday items.  Alcoholic drinks, coffees, pumpkin pies, sweet potatoes, etc.  This spice can cause seizures and other neurological problems to your pet.  We do not promote feeding “people food” to your pet, but if you do, please be aware of this spice and make sure it is not in any of your Holiday foods you share with your pet.

Have a great rest of your day!

What Really is Rabies?

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Most pet parents know that rabies is bad and that it can create “killer animals,” mainly from movies or maybe the news.  But what is it, really?  And why is it so bad?

Rabies is a very deadly disease that essentially ATTACKS the nervous system of your pet.

Only mammals can get rabies.  Most cases of rabies occur in wild animals–this means if your pet is an outdoor pet he or she is at extreme risk!  Wild animals include (but are not limited to) skunks, coyotes, foxes and raccoons.  The rabies virus is spread by a bite from an infected animal (the bite is actually not the deadly part–it’s the saliva of the infected animal).

This is how an infected animal’s bite can also spread and act deadly to humans.  Just like other diseases, if an animal infected with rabies gets their saliva on an open cut, in your eyes, nose or mouth it’s possible to also contract the disease.

Rabies is considered fatal as soon as the outward signs are present.  The most common signs of your pet having the rabies disease are (remember this disease literally ATTACKS the nervous system):

  • behavioral changes
  • unexplained paralysis
  • paralysis in the jaw
  • foaming at the mouth
  • disorientation

The importance of vaccinating against this disease cannot be overstated as it is a 100% preventable disease.

World Rabies Day is on September 28th to raise awareness of this disease.  Make sure your pets are vaccinated and spread the word!