Caring for a French Bulldog: Health Tips and Breed-Specific Needs

French Bulldogs are an incredibly popular breed, known for their adorable flat faces, playful personalities, and affectionate nature. While they make great companions, French Bulldogs also have unique care needs due to their breed-specific health risks. To ensure your Frenchie stays healthy and happy, here are some essential care tips to keep in mind. 1. [...]

6 Ways to Prevent Common Pet Emergencies

Pets often have a nose for mischief and can sniff out trouble in an instant. If your furry friend is accident-prone, learn how to prepare for any emergency they may experience. Read our Skyway Animal Hospital team’s six ways to prevent your pet from having a common emergency and keep them safe and healthy. 1: [...]

When Pets Go Wild: First Aid Tips

If you’ve ever had a dog who thinks the garbage can is an all-you-can-eat buffet or a cat with a fascination for electrical cords, you know accidents happen. Pet first aid is one of those things you hope you never need, but being prepared is always a good idea. Our Skyway Animal Hospital team is [...]

Changes in Your Pet You Shouldn’t Ignore

Wouldn't it be wonderful if your pet could verbally tell you when they are unwell or in pain? Unfortunately, our pets can communicate only with body language that is often subtle, but you can learn to recognize their signals by staying vigilant to changes in their health and behavior. Recognizing that your pet has a [...]

Made in the Shade: Helping Your Pet Cope with Summer Heat

Summer can mean fun and outdoor activities for people and pets, but also can be a challenging season, especially for pets, who are vulnerable to heat-related issues such as sunburn, dehydration, and life-threatening heatstroke. You can protect your furry pal from heat dangers with basic precautions, such as providing plenty of water and shade for [...]

Vomiting in Dogs: How to Tell If It’s an Emergency

Occasionally, dogs vomit, sometimes because they ate something they shouldn't have or because they suffer from food sensitivities, but they recover quickly. However, persistent vomiting can signal that your pet needs immediate veterinary care, particularly if the vomiting is accompanied by other signs. Our Skyway Animal Hospital team explains vomiting causes and how to determine [...]

Keeping Your Pet Safe During the Hot Summer Months

Summertime typically brings many opportunities to spend time outdoors with your pet companion. From hiking and jogging to swimming and camping, there’s an array of activities that can include your four-legged friend. However, as temperatures soar, the safety and well-being of your pet become paramount. Cats and dogs can suffer from heat-related illnesses and discomfort [...]

How to Protect Your Pet Against Heartworm Disease

Although more than a million pets in the United States have heartworms, this serious and potentially fatal disease that mosquitoes carry is preventable, according to the American Heartworm Society (AHS). Since 1974, this organization has been educating the public about heartworms and furthering scientific research to prevent, diagnose, and treat heartworm disease. The news that’s [...]

Protect Your Pet From Flea and Tick Bites

Newcomers who ask, “When is flea and tick season in Florida?” may be surprised to hear that there’s no such thing. These parasites are present throughout the year, making life miserable for dogs and cats. More than an itchy inconvenience, fleas and ticks can sicken your pet and transmit diseases to you, too. These parasites [...]

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