Day & Evening Pet Hospital

Veterinarian Palm Harbor

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

National Puppy Day

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Yay! Puppies!
Who doesn’t look a cute puppy picture?  Once you get a puppy of your own do you then realize the work it takes to care for and maintain a happy and healthy puppy!
National Puppy Day is today!  And it’s purpose is to educate, appreciate and adopt puppies from all over.
We are big supporters for adoption.  We work with major adoption services each week to get pups healthy and adoptable.
Care for puppies is simple but can also be time consuming (especially with training).  We will give you some tips in general health care.
Some flea and tick preventatives can be given at as young as 7 weeks of age!  Most are given monthly and can be as easy as a chewable.  Heartworm preventative can be given after 4 weeks of age.  Our favorite type of Heartworm preventative is called ProHeart and is a shot given each 6 months–so you don’t have to worry about doing a once a month tablet.  ProHeart can be give after 6 months of age.
Food is simple. Just speak with one of our vets to make sure your puppy doesn’t have an allergy to a certain type.  Annual exams are imperative in making sure your pet stays health and up-to-date.
We have a Puppy Special with includes the following:
  • New Puppy Exam
  • K9 Distemper/Parvo Vaccine
  • Bordetella Vaccine
  • Deworming
  • Fecal

We do recommend making an appointment but all walk-ins are welcome.

Love, Day and Evening Pet Hospital Staff

**Note: You can click here to learn more about National Puppy Day!

Puppy and Kitten Vaccinations

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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.  We follow and apply the following to each client:

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.

Please call for an appointment to get your puppy or kitten their physical wellness exam, along with their vaccinations to give them a healthy start!  We are here to make sure your pet has a long and healthy life.

Pet Health Awareness Events – March 2019

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March 1st:
National Pig Day

March 3rd – 9th:
Professional Pet Sitters Week

National Wildlife Week

March 14th:
National Agriculture Day

March 17th – 23rd
Poison Prevention Week

March 23rd:
National Puppy Day

March 27th:
Manatee Appreciation Day

Heartworm Disease

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Heartworm Testing & Prevention

What Is Heartworm Disease?

Heartworms are one of the most dangerous parasites for both dogs and cats. Heartworm infection takes place when a mosquito carrying microscopic-sized heartworm larvae bites your pet. The larvae enter through the bite wound where they develop in the tissues. The immature worms then enter a blood vessel and are carried to the arteries in the heart and lungs.

How Do I Know If My Pet Has Heartworms?

The only way to know without question if your pet has been infected with heartworms is through a blood test. Heartworm testing is done as a part of your pet’s annual wellness exam, even if your pet is already on a heartworm preventive.

Some pets will display clinical signs of the disease (this varies between species). Most pets do not display clinical signs until the diseased has critically progressed; therefore, it is important to start prevention as soon as 8 weeks of age.

How Can I Keep My Pets Safe From Heartworms?

All heartworm medications are FDA drugs that require a prescription. Annual heartworm testing is required for all dogs to refill their prescriptions. All heartworm tests require a blood sample.

It only takes one mosquito to infect your pet. Remember, mosquitoes can travel indoors so both indoor and outdoor pets are at risk and should receive monthly heartworm prevention year round.

Heartworm disease is harmful and can be fatal, but is very preventable.

For dogs we recommend:

  • Heartgard®
  • Trifexis®
  • Interceptor®
  • Sentinel®
  • Revolution®
  • ProHeart®

For cats we recommend:

  • Interceptor®
  • Revolution®

Please talk to any of our receptionists, technicians, or vets to determine the prevention that is best for you and your pets!

Heartworm Preventions

  • Heartgard® is a once a month chewable tablet for dogs. Heartgard prevents heartworm, roundworm, and hookworm. It is dosed by weight and is available for dogs over 6 weeks.
  • Interceptor® is a chewable tablet for dogs and cats. It is given once monthly to prevent heartworm, roundworm, hookworm and whipworm. It is dosed by weight and available for dogs and cats over 4 weeks.
  • Revolution® is a topical flea and heartworm prevention for dogs and cats. It is dosed by the weight of your pet, and is available for dogs over 6 weeks of age, and cats over 8 weeks. Revolution also prevents ticks in dogs, and helps prevent roundworm and hookworm infestations in cats.
  • Sentinel® is a pill for dogs that kills flea eggs, and prevents heartworms, roundworms, hookworms and whipworms. Sentinel does not kill or repel adult fleas. Sentinel is dosed by weight, and available for dogs over 11 weeks.
  • ProHeart® is a shot for dogs given once every 6 months. It protects against heartworms and kills any present hookworms.

Pet Health Awareness Events – February 2019

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American Heart Month

National Pet Dental Health Month

Responsible Pet Owners Month

February 18th:
World Whale Day

February 20th:
Love Your Pet Day

February 22nd:
National Wildlife Day

February 23rd:
National Dog Biscuit Day

February 27th:
National Polar Bear Day