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.
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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.
...Are you one of those pet owners that can’t resist those big beautiful dog eyes so you slip a little treat in your pet’s mouth? Well, what you are feeding Fido or Fifi might actually be dog poisoning. Some of the foods we treat our dog with are just seriously dangerous. Many types of foods you might already be aware of, and others may not be so easy to detect to pet owners.
...Once you begin brushing your dog’s teeth, the difference in the next few weeks will be apparent. If you do not brush your dog’s teeth, tartar build up can cause cavities and problems, just like in a human’s mouth. It’s just as important to have good animal health.
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