Cats’ destructive scratching is upsetting, but your whiskered pal isn’t doing this just to be a nuisance. Cats’ scratching is instinctual and necessary for their mental and physical wellbeing. Our Bayview Animal Hospital team wants to ensure destructive scratching doesn’t affect the bond you and your feline friend share. Learn why your cat’s gotta scratch, [...]
As Floridians, we know that bugs are a year-round problem. Bugs thrive in our hot, humid climate, and can often bite and bother your pet. Various parasite and insect species may bite or sting your pet, leading to discomfort, a mild or life-threatening allergic reaction, or disease transmission. Our Bayview Animal Hospital team knows that [...]
Because your pet lives in Florida where our year-round climate is warm, they can likely tolerate the heat pretty well. However, they are still at risk for heat-related illness when summer temperatures skyrocket. Pets who live in the South suffer heatstroke most often, and many do not recover from this deadly condition. To help you [...]
Does your pet hide when a thunderstorm rolls through or crouch in terror during a fireworks display? Many pets react fearfully to noise, and the condition can have a negative effect on their quality of life. Our Bayview Animal Hospital team doesn’t want your pet to live in fear, and we offer noise aversion management [...]
July Fourth brings to mind cookouts, pool parties, and impressive fireworks displays, but the festivities can be dangerous and stressful for your pet. Our Bayview Animal Hospital team wants you and your pet to enjoy the patriotic holiday, and we asked some pet friends to explain their July Fourth experiences to help demonstrate the perils [...]
Pets don’t typically exhibit chronic kidney disease (CKD) signs in the condition’s initial stages, making detection difficult. However, early diagnosis helps improve affected pets’ longevity, quality of life, and overall prognosis. Our Bayview Animal Hospital team wants to ensure your pet lives their best life, and we provide information to highlight the importance of early [...]
Is your pet constantly scratching, licking, and rolling around on their back? Occasional scratching is normal, but if the signs become excessive, your pet may have allergic dermatitis (i.e., skin allergies) or other skin maladies that require veterinary treatment. Our Bayview Animal Hospital team shares three common reasons your pet may have itchy skin. #1: [...]
Did you know that pet grooming is more than teddy bear trims and carefully coiffed canines? Routine grooming tasks, such as brushing, bathing, and ear cleaning, all contribute to your pet’s overall health, wellbeing, and comfort. The Bayview Animal Hospital team is here to help your pet feel pretty, oh, so pretty—and healthy, too—with this [...]
Florida is a year-round paradise for mosquitoes, and 16 species that can transmit heartworms reside in our lovely state. Protect your pet from these dangerous parasites by following our Bayview Animal Hospital team’s heartworm disease prevention tips. #1: Educate yourself about heartworm disease in pets Heartworms are large parasites that live in an infected pet’s [...]
Many situations can make your cat feel stressed, potentially leading to significant health and behavioral issues that can negatively impact their quality of life. Our Bayview Animal Hospital team knows cats can be hard to read, and we provide valuable information about recognizing feline stress and how to address the problem. Cat stressors Cats dislike [...]