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Autumn Pet Hazards: Keeping Our Furry Friends Safe This Fall

As the leaves change color and temperatures cool down here in Central Florida, autumn brings a beautiful transformation to our surroundings. However, this season also introduces several autumn pet hazards that every pet owner should be aware of. At the Veterinary...
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Celebrating Happy Cat Month: Amazing Fun Facts About Cats

September is Happy Cat Month, and here at the veterinary emergency clinic of Central Florida, we couldn't be more excited to celebrate our feline friends with some amazing, fun facts about cats! While we typically focus on keeping your pets safe during emergencies,...
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Feline Saddle Thrombus: Understanding Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

As emergency veterinarians serving Central Florida, we know how heartbreaking it can be to witness your beloved cat in sudden pain or distress. One particularly serious condition we see in emergency rooms is feline saddle thrombus, also known as aortic...
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A Veterinarian’s Guide to IVDD: Understanding and Managing Intervertebral Disc Disease in Dogs

As emergency veterinarians, one of the most challenging diagnoses we deliver is Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD). It’s a painful and potentially debilitating neurological condition that affects the spine, but with awareness, early intervention, and proper care, many...
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Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome: The Hidden Struggle of Flat-Faced Dogs

Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome refers to a group of upper airway abnormalities commonly found in certain flat-faced dog breeds. If you’ve ever owned a short-nosed dog like a Bulldog, Boxer, or Boston Terrier, you may have heard of this condition. Your veterinarian...

A Gentle Goodbye: Understanding Euthanasia and it’s Process

As veterinarians, one of the most compassionate, but also most difficult, parts of our job is guiding our pet owners through the decision of saying goodbye to their beloved companions. Euthanasia is never easy, but it's sometimes the kindest gift we can give our pet's...

Common Hazards for Pets That Could be Hiding in Your Car

As pet owners, we take steps to keep our furry friends safe at home, but there’s one place where common hazards for pets often lurk that many pet owners overlook: inside the car. Our vehicles can be a treasure trove of items that, while harmless to us, pose...
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Common Foreign Bodies in Pets

As veterinarians, we have seen many pets come through our doors with a variety of ailments, some of which can be prevented with the right care and awareness. One of the most concerning situations is finding foreign bodies in pets, which can cause blockages, tears, or...
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Dog Fights in Public, Dog Parks, and Homes: Helpful Tips Every Dog Owner Should Know

Dog fighting is not just a grim, underground criminal activity seen in illegal fighting rings—it's a growing concern for dog owners in everyday settings. Dog fights can erupt in public spaces like dog parks, in neighborhoods, or even within your own home, and they can...
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Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD): Understanding and Addressing Urinary Blockages in Cats

Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD) is a term used to describe a range of conditions affecting a cat’s bladder and urethra, including urinary infections, bladder stones, inflammation, and, perhaps most alarmingly, urinary blockages. While Feline Lower Urinary...
Celebrating Happy Cat Month: Amazing Fun Facts About Cats

Celebrating Happy Cat Month: Amazing Fun Facts About Cats

September is Happy Cat Month, and here at the veterinary emergency clinic of Central Florida, we couldn't be more excited to celebrate our feline friends with some amazing, fun facts about cats! While we typically focus on keeping your pets safe during emergencies,...

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