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Senior Pet Care Tips from Veterinarians
Posted on 2012-05-02 10:22:41
As animals get older, they need more medical attention, just like people do. Here at Bee Ridge Veterinarian Clinic in Sarasota, we want you to understand what to watch for as your pet ages and what we can do to help. Together, we can make sure your pet lives a long and fulfilling life, and that it receives the supplementary care it needs as it gets older. Top Ways to Care for Your Aging Pets and Sick Animals
Whether your pet is just starting to reach the age of being a senior pet, which is usually at about 75% of its life expectancy, or has had some health programs that suggest it is starting to get older, it's important to get regular checkups at your local animal clinic. Every six months, bring your pet in for a general checkup so the veterinarians can watch for problems that require additional care.
Watch for signs of arthritis and other bone or joint problems. If your pet has a limp or seems to experience pain while moving, you may need to bring it in for pet surgery. Sleeping on a soft, comfortable bed can help ease the pains your pet is experiencing due to getting older.
What changes have you noticed in your senior pets?
Preventative Care to Keep Your Pets Safe
Posted on 2012-03-01 08:05:08
Like humans, animals occasionally have accidents that require emergency medical attention. An emergency can happen anytime and at any place. Unfortunately, those times are usually highly inconvenient and you may have difficulty finding a veterinarian who can see and treat your pet on such short notice. Here at our veterinary clinic, we place your pet's health at utmost priority and will do our best to make room for emergencies at a moment's notice.Pet Emergencies That May Require the Attention of a Sarasota Veterinarian
It is also not uncommon for pets to become injured - especially if they live or roam in high traffic areas. Millions of animals are hit by cars each year, and sometimes, emergency pet surgery can save their lives. We also provide urgent care to Sarasota sick animals who are suffering from the sudden onset of symptoms that could signify a health emergency.
If you are in need of a pet health center that will not only provide well care for your dog or cat, but also offer urgent emergency care six days a week during business hours, contact our veterinary clinic today. Although you may not have a pet emergency now, and we hope you never do, we would love the opportunity to get to know your pet and offer pet preventive health care, check-ups and vaccinations to keep him or her healthy and well for life.
Sarasota Veterinarians Connect with Pet Owners via Social Media
Posted on 2012-01-30 12:35:44
Facebook, with more than 800 million active users, is a great place to keep in touch with your friends and family. It's also, increasingly, a convenient place to find information about local businesses, including your veterinarian. In the privacy of your own home, you can learn about services they offer and read reviews by other Facebook users that have taken their pet to be treated there. Social media serves as another outlet with which we can connect with pet owners and our Sarasota community.Bee Ridge Veterinary Clinic on Facebook
Our animal clinic is a full-service veterinary facility. We offer wellcare for dogs and cats, including vaccinations, dental cleaning and pet mircochipping. Our Sarasota veterinarians offer pet emergency and urgent care six days a week during regular office hours. Our in-house radiology and diagnostic testing equipment allow us to determine the cause of your pet's health problem quickly and efficiently. We also have an on-site pet pharmacy for your convenience and offer non-medical pet services, such as dog boarding. We want to be your one-stop pet care provider.
Sarasota Pet Surgery
Posted on 2012-01-03 11:04:26
Pet surgery includes routine procedures such as spay and neuter surgeries as well as surgery to correct illnesses or physical conditions. If your dog is suffering from a gastrointestinal problem, he or she may require surgery to reposition the digestive organs and reduce symptoms. Injured and sick animals also occasionally need surgery to repair torn or damaged ligaments. At Bee Ridge Veterinary clinic, our Sarasota veterinarians examine your pets and perform surgery as needed to correct any problems.Spay/Neuter Surgery
Having your pet spayed or neutered prevents him or her from reproducing, keeping the pet population down and reducing the number of stray animals. Our animal clinic offers these surgeries for pets that are as young as two months old. Of course, even if your pet is older, you can still choose to have the surgery performed. Spaying or neutering your pet often improves his overall health, as the procedure reduces the risk for certain cancers and prevents aggressive or undesirable behaviors from occurring.
Surgery for Illness or Injury
There may be times when you need to bring your pet to our veterinarians for surgery to correct a problem. For example, some larger dogs may experience a condition known as gastric torsion, which occurs when the stomach and spleen become twisted. The dog's stomach may fill with air or fluid, making it bloat. If not treated, parts of the stomach may die due to the cut-off of the flow of blood.
Joint problems may also require a visit to our animal clinic and surgery to repair them. A pet with hip dysplasia may need hip replacement surgery in severe cases or an adjustment of the joint in other cases. If your dog has a torn cranial cruciate ligament, surgery may be needed to repair the ligament.
Has your pet undergone surgery?
Pet Safety Tips from Sarasota Veterinarians
Posted on 2011-11-16 12:36:56
Protect your pets this holiday season with these tips from our Sarasota veterinarians. The holidays present a number of dangers to pets. Follow this friendly advice from Bee Ridge Veterinary clinic in Sarasota, Florida when preparing for the upcoming holidays. Before the holiday season starts, schedule a wellcare appointment with our vets to make sure your pet starts off healthy. Our animal clinic offers dog boarding to keep your puppy safe during the holidays.
Be Careful With Plants
If you celebrate Christmas and get a real tree to decorate your house, be sure to pet-proof it. Don't get a tree that is too large for your house or susceptible to tipping over. Securely anchor your tree so that an excited dog or cat cannot knock it over. Keep an eye on the water used under the tree as well.
Unless you get a tree that was raised organically, it can leech pesticides and other chemicals into the water in the tree stand. If you pet drinks the water, she can become very sick. The water in a tree stand may also have bacteria growing in it, which can also make your pet sick. Change the water often and put a barrier around the tree stand so that your pet won't take a drink.
Other common holiday plants are poisonous to pets. Holly and mistletoe will cause your pet to suffer tummy trouble if she eats them. Look for artificial plants to decorate your home without endangering your pets.
Look Out for Other Decorations
Lit candles, holiday lights, and tinsel all present dangers to your pet and may result in a visit to our animal clinic, especially if your pet chews on them. Since we prefer to see your pets for wellcare and preventative care, we advise doing what you can to keep the decorations out of your pets way.
While candles are lovely, an excited puppy can knock them over, causing harm to herself and possibly a house fire. Skip the lit candles and use electric, cordless ones instead.
How do you pet-proof your holidays?
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3184 Bee Ridge Rd
Sarasota, FL 34239
941-923-3100
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