The saying goes that the early bird gets the worm, but worms can actually be very bad for all of our pets, and not just dogs and cats. Worms can also affect reptiles, hamsters and birds. But what are worms… read more
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Spotlight 360: Dr. Samantha Rivera
There is no doubt that Dr. Samantha Rivera, a veterinarian at Haile Plantation Animal Hospital has a love for animals. As a veterinarian, her job is to care for other people’s animals, but, at home, she loves and cares deeply… read more
Essential Oils: Your Pet’s Friend or Foe?
Essential oils have become very popular as a way to incorporate a more holistic approach to health. Whether applied topically or added to a diffuser, many Americans are using oils to promote health and relaxation. What about our pets and… read more
How Scratching That Itch Can Be Bad For You
It is estimated that humans scratch an itch about 90 times a day. Causes of itches can vary and range from bites, allergic reactions, certain illnesses or dry skin conditions like eczema or psoriasis. But why do we scratch, and… read more
Is Your Pet at Risk for COVID-19?
In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) a global pandemic. For the vast majority of the year, we have stayed inside and found every way possible to keep ourselves and our families safe. Eventually, the… read more
Flabby Felines and Canines: How to Keep Your Pet Fit & Healthy
We all take it a little personally when someone calls our pet overweight. It makes us feel like bad pet parents to have let our beloved fur babies get to their current state. I unfortunately feel this way every time… read more
Fur-Ever Friends: Meet Jetty and Grant the German Shorthair Pointers
Meet Jetty and Grant! Jetty and Grant are two peas in a pod. Their owners, Alex Wigglesworth and fiancée Samantha Campos, met while both working for the UF Small Animal Hospital. Samantha already had Jetty when the two met, and Alex… read more
Fur-Ever Friends: Meet Slater the Golden Retriever
Meet Slater and his owner Anney Doucette! Slater is a 10-year-old Golden Retriever that has lived a life full of adventure and competition with resilience and love for life. Slater is a competitor at heart and competes in AKC obedience… read more
Protect Your Pet from Overheating
Spring is the air, which for pet owners is the perfect weather to start having some quality outdoor time with their animal pal. As the temperature continues to rise, it’s important to watch over your pets and make sure they’re… read more
Fur-Ever Friends: Meet Moxie the Australian Shepherd!
Moxie the Australian shepherd arrived in Gainesville on a Friday night as a 10-week-old puppy on a flight from Alabama. The following Saturday, the airline called and asked Casey Hahn, Moxie’s owner, if he even arrived. Apparently there was no… read more
