K9 Valco Needs Your Help
The Justice Program works only with retired K9 Officers. Retired K9’s often do not have medical coverage from their departments once their service is completed – we are changing that. With that said, I’d like everyone to meet the handsome K9 Valco! K9 Valco was born in Germany and came to the USA to start […]
K9 Officer Bady Needs Life Saving Care
K9 Officer Bady was, and still is a decorated officer. K9 Bady served the state of Florida for a solid 8 years. During his service, K9 Bady suffered a broken back. K9 Bady had surgery to repair his back and even returned to duty until his retirement in 2019. K9 Bady is a loving, caring […]
Thunderstorm Phobia in Dogs
Thunderstorm phobia, also called fear of thunderstorms or storm phobia, is a common issue in dogs. The body’s response to fearful stimuli, such as loud thunder, is a normal way of protecting itself. However, the unnecessary stress on your pet for such common and natural occurrences can lead to a lot of problems. Common signs […]
Does your pet have a harder time breathing in the summer
With summer in the air, it’s getting particularly hard for some animals to breathe. This is especially the case for short-nosed – or flat-faced dogs such as the Pekingese, pug, bulldog, boxer, shih tzu and chihuahua. However, these airway problems, which are typically due to narrow nostrils, a long soft palate or collapsed voice box, […]
Coronavirus – Are Pets at Risk
The global outbreak of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) is continuing to spread. We can’t watch the news or go on social media without every other post or story being about Coronavirus. It has been reported that a dog in Hong Kong has tested positive for the COVID-19 (Coronavirus). What you may not have heard is that […]
GI Issues and your Pet
There are quite a few diseases that are included in the gastrointestinal system. Gastritis, hemorrhagic gastroenteritis, and pancreatitis just to name a few. These are the most common GI issues I see when I work. Gastritis is the inflammation of the lining of the stomach. Some causes are overuse of NSAIDs and ingesting foreign objects […]
The Justice Program at Gardens Animal Hospital
Did you know most retired K9 Officer’s do not receive any medical benefits? It’s true. While K9 Officer’s are under contract and working their medical expenses are covered by the department they work for. However, once a K9 Officer retires and gets to live out the rest of his or her life enjoying retirement, the […]
Canine Influenza
Canine influenza (also known as dog flu) is a contagious respiratory disease in dogs caused by specific Type A influenza viruses known to infect dogs. These are called “canine influenza viruses.” Dog flu is a disease of dogs. No human infections with canine influenza have ever been reported. There are two different influenza A dog […]
Holiday Pet Safety
Plan in advance Make sure you know how to get to your 24/7 emergency veterinary clinic before there’s an emergency. Always keep these numbers posted in an easy-to-find location in case of emergencies: Our phone number: 561-622-6300 24/7 emergency veterinary clinic: Northlake Pet ER 561-691-9999 ASPCA Poison Control Hotline: 1-888-426-4435 (A fee will apply.) Food […]
Feline Vaccines Explained
We follow guidelines put forth by AAFP (American Association of Feline Practitioners. Rabies: Rabies is transmitted through the exchange of blood or saliva from an infected animal. Cats are the number one domestic animal carrier of rabies in the United States. A bite from a wild animal is typically how a cat gets the virus […]
