Pawsitively Pets In-Home Vet Care

01/22/2025

The next few days promise to be exceptionally cold for us Floridians! You may want to bundle up but let our arctic breeds (i.e. huskies, malmutes, and bernese) enjoy this weather! Large warm weather breeds meanwhile (i.e. Dobermans, boxers, vizslas) you may want to put a jacket on them if out for more than 30-45 minutes. As for our small warm weather breeds (i.e. chihuahua, yorkies, whippets) need a coat if out for more than 10-15 minutes.

Cat owners enjoy this moment knowing you don't have to go out and walk the dog!

01/14/2025

Thanks Gilbert for being such a precious boy! You always brighten our day

12/23/2024

Dr. G will be out of the office for the holidays this week and next! The phone will be monitored intermittently but calls may take more than 24-48 hours to be returned during this time.
We wish all of our furry friends (and their people) a very happy holiday!!!

If your pet needs emergency care please seek VECEV in S Daytona 386-761-1911 or Animal Emergency Deland 386-252-0337. For home euthanasia needs while we are away please contact Lap of Love 386-382-1629.

12/19/2024

Being established with a vet you and your pet both love is a gift that keeps on giving! Booking now for the NEW YEAR!!! Call us today! We are currently accepting new clients in the New Smyrna Beach, Edgewater, Oak Hill, Port Orange, and Daytona Beach areas.

Veterinary care SHOULD feel this easy Veterinary care SHOULD feel this easy A Better Life We are going to make sure your pet receives

12/15/2024

We know how hard it can be to make that call when your pet is near the end. Don't let fear and grief stop you from reaching out, we're truly here to help.
Setting up a quality of life assessment can be a way to assess your pets options and make comfort care recommendations specific to their needs.

12/11/2024

Appointments are filling up quickly! Start your pets new year right with a fear free vet visit at home. Call us today to book for January!

11/19/2024

Anxiety and Storm Phobia Management
When your pet needs a prescription intervention for their storm anxiety but Trazodone just ain't cutting it.....
Sileo (dexmedetomidine gel) - This is a prescription medication that is specifically for pets with noise phobias and sudden onset anxiety, like thunderstorms. It is a less readily absorbed version of a common injectible sedative medication used in animals. At these low doses it allows pets retain the anti-anxiety effects without becoming overly sedated. The main benefit of this medication is that it is fast acting, typically effective within 30 minutes, and is relatively short-lived, only lasting 1-2 hours in a pets system. Overall, I think this is a good medication to keep on-hand for use when storms/anxiety becomes too severe for our supplements alone to handle.
Call us today if you'd like to try something new for your pets anxiety this year!
https://www.zoetisus.com/products/petcare/sileo

Customized veterinary services for your pet from the comfort of their own home!

11/16/2024

Local Love!
If you wanna start your weekend with a pick-me-up, then let me share our FAVORITE coffee shop to hit while driving around in NSB: Botanical House NSB.
Being a mom, vet, business owner, and generally tired person I live on a coffee based diet! Normally I'm hardcore, black coffee, straight-up, but lately I've been getting the Harvest Moon Latte. Try it, you will have zero regrets!

11/14/2024

Anxiety and Storm Phobia Management
Nobody likes the idea of medicating their pets, but sometimes in the realm of anxiety "drugs are friends....

Customized veterinary services for your pet from the comfort of their own home!

11/12/2024

Anxiety and Storm Phobia Management
Composure Pro Calming Supplement - This product is a combination of L-theanine (green tea extract), Tryptophan (turkey), and Colustrum protein, that together produce a calming effect. This definitely falls into the can't hurt might help category and I think is a great starting point for anxiety supplements.
Adaptil Supplement - This a pheromone type product that helps to produce calming effects. I recommend to use this either in the room diffuser format in a space the pet likes to hide during storms, or in the collar format.
Both of these products fall into the can't hurt might help category. These are a great place to start and will work best for those with subtle anxiety symptoms, or in addition to other measures.
https://pawsitivelypets.covetruspharmacy.com/product/3022195/Composure%E2%84%A2%20Pro%20Advanced%20Chews%20for%20Dogs%20&%20Cats

11/09/2024

Local Love Post!
Get out this weekend and show some love to our favorite baker Heather at the The Bake Shop her sweets AND savories are phenomenal! We love stopping in for a pick-me-up on a gloomy day or sharing her goodies with other clinics in our area!

11/07/2024

Anxiety and Storm Phobia Management
Storm Anxiety and Noise Phobias are common problems in pets. Unfortunately, anxiety commonly gets worse with age and can even become more generalized in some cases. It is commonly believed that each time the pet experiences the "panic-attack" like behavior that occurs with storm phobias it reinforces the negative association. It also believed pets can “teach” each other this behavior.
The type of intervention needed for canine anxiety can range from calming supplements to prescription anti-anxiety medications, and varies based on the severity of anxiety. Behavior medicine is both fascinating and frustrating, as it often involves a trial and error process to find the perfect solution for each pet. I will detail a few management strategies over the coming weeks including my favorite supplements, products, and medications to help pets suffering with anxiety.

11/06/2024

Thank you so much to the guys at Mike's Discount Tires for getting the vet-mobile back on the road today after we picked up a nail! In & Out in under 30 minutes. They were great!

10/31/2024

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!! 👻
Dr. G is out today with her magic wand! Wish we had this thing all year round!

10/25/2024

Sorry y'all, I've been on a bit of a facebook hiatus! Social media is not my favorite thing to do, and real-life has taken precedence lately! I'll be trying to get back on track with some more weekly informational posts and fun pieces.

09/12/2024

This month and next we will be discussing pet anxiety. We will discuss signs and symptoms of things like separation anxiety, noise/storm phobias, and fear aggression. Then Dr. G will share her favorite options to help support pets with anxiety including supplements, training tips, and prescription medications. Follow along to help your pet continue living their best life despite anxiety!

Veterinary care SHOULD feel this easy Veterinary care SHOULD feel this easy A Better Life We are going to make sure your pet receives

09/05/2024

Thursday Thoughts: "Osteoarthritis (OA)" Pt 5/5
When supplements, NSAIDs, and other medical interventions have failed to control the pain of OA, it may be time to consider Librela or Solensia. These are injectable arthritis medications that block nerve growth factors to prevent pain in pets. Solensia was introduced in the US for cats a few years ago and Librela came to the US market last year. These products have been available in Europe for many years prior to FDA approval here. While not all pets are a candidate for these medications, it has certainly helped many in the end-stages of OA, who may have otherwise been euthanized. Call us today to learn more about these new options to keep your pet moving longer!