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Here, our Ocala veterinarians share helpful tips with you as well as advice to keep your pet's happy and healthy

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Rabies in Cats

Rabies in Cats

Posted Mar 15th, 2023

Rabies is a deadly virus that is very contagious for pets including cats. In this post, our Ocala veterinarians discuss the impact the rabies virus can have on cats including how common it is, its symptoms, and how it can be prevented.

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Heartworm in Dogs

Heartworm in Dogs

Posted Feb 15th, 2023

Heartworm disease is a serious, often fatal condition in dogs that can result in severe lung disease, heart failure, organ damage, and more. Preventing heartworm disease is both easier on your pet, and on your wallet than treating the disease after your dog gets ill. Our Paddock Park Animal Care Center vets explain why.

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What are safe and dangerous fruits and vegetables for dogs?

What are safe and dangerous fruits and vegetables for dogs?

Posted Jan 15th, 2023

Fruit can be a great treat for your dog, but not all fruit is suitable for them to eat. Today, our Ocala vets from Paddock Park Animal Care Center talk about which types of fruit you can safely feed your pup. 

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Can dogs eat bones?

Can dogs eat bones?

Posted Dec 30th, 2022

Bones can be great and fun for dogs. Chewing can relieve boredom, can be a coping mechanism for anxiety and stress, and helps keep your dog's teeth clean. However, bones can be also harmful to your dog's health and safety. Today, our Ocala vets discuss bone safety and what bones a dog can eat.

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Tooth Dislocation or Sudden Tooth Loss in Dogs

Tooth Dislocation or Sudden Tooth Loss in Dogs

Posted Dec 21st, 2022

Sometimes, our dogs can suffer a tooth dislocation that leads to losing a tooth or even the sudden loss of a tooth. Today, our Ocala vets describe how this can happen and how we can treat it.

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Do dogs get cavities?

Do dogs get cavities?

Posted Nov 30th, 2022

Dental health issues in dogs can be just as problematic as they are in people. If you've ever developed a cavity in one or more of your teeth, you know they can be uncomfortable. Dogs can develop cavities too and here, our Ocala vets explain the causes, symptoms, and treatments of cavities in dogs. 

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How to Treat Periodontal Disease in Dogs

How to Treat Periodontal Disease in Dogs

Posted Nov 15th, 2022

A dog's oral health has a direct impact on their overall health but sadly many of our canine companions don't get the dental healthcare they need to prevent oral health issues such as periodontal disease. Here, our Ocala vets explain how periodontal disease in dogs can be treated and prevented. 

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Parasite Control in Dogs

Parasite Control in Dogs

Posted Oct 30th, 2022

Parasites are a constant danger to your dog that can range from an annoyance to life-threatening. In this post, our Ocala vets will go over some of the parasites that your dog is at risk of contracting and how parasites are prevented.

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Bordetella in Cats

Bordetella in Cats

Posted Oct 15th, 2022

Bordetella bronchiseptica in cats is a bacterium that can cause an upper respiratory illness. It is mostly a concern in environments where cats are maintained in large groupings, such as rescue shelters and some breeding houses. Antibiotics may successfully cure infections, and an effective vaccination is available in many areas. Today, our Ocala vets discuss cat bordetella and what you can do to spot and stop it.

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Aural Hematomas in Cats

Aural Hematomas in Cats

Posted Sep 30th, 2022

If you notice that your cat has developed an ear hematoma, you might be wondering how to help. Today, our Ocala vet team talks about the causes of aural hematomas in cats, symptoms, and treatment options.

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