Pet Health & Veterinary Care Guides
Expert medical advice, emergency signs, and wellness care tips from the veterinarians at Wellness Animal Hospital.
Why Is My Cat Throwing Up and When Should You Call the Vet
Common reasons cats vomit, which signs mean a same day visit, and what you can safely watch at home, from the veterinarians at Wellness Animal Hospital.
Grass Awns in Pets: Warning Signs, Removal and Prevention
How Florida grass awns work into paws, ears and noses, the warning signs to watch for, and when your pet needs a vet to remove one safely.
Tooth Resorption in Cats: Causes, Signs and Treatment
What feline tooth resorption is, the quiet signs cats hide, and how full mouth dental X rays find it below the gumline before it turns painful.
Giardia in Dogs: Signs, Testing and How to Prevent It
How dogs pick up giardia from Florida ponds and puddles, the signs to watch for, and how a quick fecal test at the yearly exam catches it early.
Bug Bites on Dogs and Cats: What to Watch For and When to Call
Which Florida insect bites are harmless, how to care for a bug bite on your dog at home, and the allergic signs that mean your pet should come in today.
Emergency Signs in Dogs and Cats That Need a Vet Today
The warning signs that mean your dog or cat needs a vet today, which ones can wait for an appointment, and where to go after hours in Bradenton and Sarasota.
Common Skin Conditions in Dogs and Cats and How We Treat Them
Itching, hot spots, miliary dermatitis and allergies in Florida pets: what causes them, what helps at home, and when a vet visit will bring relief.
How to Tell If Your Dog or Cat Needs a Dental Cleaning Now
Bad breath, red gums, dropped food and pawing at the mouth: the signs your dog or cat is due for a dental cleaning, and what happens at the visit.