By microchipping your pet, Davie pet owners can dramatically improve their chances of recovering their dog or cat if it wanders off or is stolen. The sad fact is that nationally over 8 million pets wind up in shelters and only 15% of dogs and less than 2% of cats are ever reunited with their owners. Microchipping can increase the odds that your pet will find its way back to you.
...If you are a Hollywood pet owner and you are considering pet laser therapy for the first time, you probably have a few questions regarding the treatment. We have put together a Q&A to help you better understand this amazing therapy.
...Pet owners in Fort Lauderdale can now help their senior pets put a little bounce back in their step thanks to pet laser therapy available from DPC Veterinary Clinic in Davie. If you have an older pet the odds are 1 in 5 that it has or will develop arthritis. Even if your senior dog or cat doesn't develop arthritis, the tissue surrounding their joints will have deteriorated simply as part of the aging process. When walking or running becomes difficult, most pets will react by becoming less active and slowing down to avoid the discomfort.
...Pets in Pembroke Pines now have access to an amazing advancement in veterinary medicine; laser therapy for pets. The services offered at DPC Veterinary Hospital now include pet laser therapy which can treat a wide array of pet health issues quickly and without pain or any undesirable side effects. Our veterinarians and staff are trained on the Companion Therapy Laser™, an FDA laser that sends light and heat into an affected area producing almost immediate curative results.
...DPC Veterinary Hospital is considered a favorite Florida veterinary clinic in the Hollywood area for a number of reasons chief among them being the staff's skill and their sincere caring attitude. DPC offers comprehensive care for your dog or cat and is equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic, therapeutic and surgical equipment but it is the personal touch each four legged patient receives that makes them less stressed and their owners happy and reassured.
...Fort Lauderdale pet owners have a favorite Florida veterinary clinic and its name is DPC Veterinary Hospital located in nearby Davie. DPC has earned this reputation by providing professional, affordable veterinary health care to dogs and cats (and even rabbits) living with their owners in the greater Fort Lauderdale area.
...DPC Veterinary Hospital has a reputation as a favorite Florida veterinary clinic in the Pembroke Pines area for a number of reasons including comprehensive services, advanced technology, seven day a week office hours and discounted pet health packages; but the main reason is the level of personal attention and care each pet receives from our staff.
...Many people call DPC their favorite Florida veterinary clinic in Davie and with good reason. DPC offers that perfect combination of exceptionally talented veterinarians and technicians, advanced diagnostic and therapeutic veterinary technologies, the convenience of 7 day a week service and most of all, the sincere, caring attitude of the entire staff who treats your pet like they were their own.
...At our Davie veterinary clinic we understand that when your pet is ill or injured you want to ease their discomfort as quickly as you can. That's one of the reasons why we stay open seven days a week offering a full line of veterinary care including surgery. Our veterinarians have the finest reputations practicing in Florida and the support services that assist them are onsite and comprehensive.
...DPC Veterinary Hospital in Davie is happy to announce that we now have the ability to provide your pet with ultrasound diagnostic exams right here in the clinic. In the past we have had to refer cases to another hospital for the scans or wait for an opening in the schedule of an on call technician. However, DPC has invested in the latest veterinary ultrasound technology and can now conduct the exams in-house without delay. As always, the scans are read by a veterinary radiologist.
...If you have recently adopted a pet or if you are considering adoption you need to make a decision regarding spaying or neutering your new four-legged family member. Aside from the obvious benefit of no unwanted litters and controlling pet population, there are very real health benefits for pets that are spayed or neutered that you should talk to your vet about.
...As an animal hospital in Davie we want to keep our community aware of the dangers that the Florida summer can offer up to the four legged members of their families. Heat and humidity as well as summertime activities and seasonal parasites can do some serious damage to your pet if you are not careful.
...If you have ever seen a cat use a human toilet you’ve probably asked yourself (or the owner), how did they learn to do that? Or how can I teach my cat to do that? DPC, a Davie Veterinarian says the studies show it takes five or more months to achieve this goal.
...There are options for low cost stray cat neutering available in Broward County. And, if you live in zip codes 33019, 33309, 33311 or 33312 these stray cats can be neutered free. These four zip codes are under a special program with PetsMart where they have granted funds for free roaming cat sterilization. If you are interested, call Davie Veterinary Clinic, DPC at 954-989-9879 for more information.
...These days many people are questioning the benefit of prepared packaged pet food and are interested in more information on a raw food diet. There are pros and cons to both. The opponents of a raw diet say it can lead to severe health problems and point to the fact that there is little scientific fact to support the benefits. The proponents say that it can do everything from improving the coat, helping clear up allergies, reducing the amount and odor of the stool, etc.
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Having a new puppy or adopting a dog that is not potty trained to use the great outdoors can be challenging, but rewarding. You will need to remain patient and calm in order to successfully potty train your dog.
Have you ever been watching TV or trying to get some sleep, only to be interrupted by your dog’s snoring? Although there are many reasons why dogs snore, we will cover a few of the most common reasons in this article.
...With hurricane season fast approaching, having a plan to keep your pets safe is crucial. It is best to have a hurricane preparedness plan in place before our South Florida hurricane season begins. DPC a Hollywood Veterinarian Hospital offers a few simple steps to take so that your pets can be safe when a hurricane threatens.
...All dogs, cats and ferrets in Hollywood are required by Florida law to have a rabies vaccine, proof of vaccination, and rabies tag from a vet. Having the rabies vaccine eliminates the possibility of other Florida wildlife from spreading rabies to your pet. Most people are unaware that rabies is considered a viral disease and it can be transmitted from species to species.
...Most cats that visit our Hollywood Pet Hospital today are fed a dehydrated form of combined protein, carbohydrate and fat in various shapes and sizes. Is this the optimum form of nutrition for a cat? It is my opinion that we have moved away from the optimal form of nutrition for our favorite obligate carnivores. The three main problems with feeding dry cat foods are inappropriate forms of protein, too high a carbohydrate content and too little overall water intake.
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