Good Shepherd Pet Hospital

07/04/2025

06/30/2025

We hope all of our Good Shepherd families have a happy and safe 4th of July holiday. Make sure you are supplied with any of your calming/anxiety medications for your best friends.

Tips to keep your best friends safe for the holiday:
If your pet is microchipped make sure the information is up to date.
Stay with your pets during fireworks, dont leave them scared and alone.
Create a quiet space for them, a place that is cozy and secure.
Exercise early so as to tire them out before festivities and then encourage relaxation.
Play calming sounds to soothe during stress.
Do not share your food.
Keep doors and windows closed that would allow access to outside.
Make sure to keep your pets ID tags on.

05/08/2025

Wow!!!
The Good Shepherd Flock has done it again!
The management team is so proud of this acheivement. Plus 2 years in a row. As we always say, Good Shepherd is small but mighty.
Thank you so much for all that you do for the clinic and for all the flock members that you take care of every day.
Good Shepherd would not be without you.

04/22/2025

Rabies Alert Issued in Hillsborough County !

A rabies alert has been issued for Hillsborough County after a stray cat in the Town and Country area tested positive for the virus, according to the Florida Department of Health. As a result, the alert will remain in effect for 60 days.

The alert includes the following boundaries: North: Linebaugh Ave, South: Waters Ave, East: Anderson Rd. West: Wilsky Blvd.
If you live or walk pets near this area, please take extra caution. The Hillsborough County Department of Health is closely monitoring wildlife activity during this time.

Rabies is a serious—and invariably fatal—viral disease that affects the nervous system of mammals, including humans and pets. It’s typically transmitted through bites or scratches from infected animals, with wild animals like raccoons, bats, foxes, and stray cats being the most common carriers.

Keep pets up to date on their rabies vaccinations. It’s not just smart—it’s the law.
Avoid contact with wild animals, especially if they appear sick, aggressive, or unusually friendly.
Supervise your pets outdoors. Don’t let them roam freely where they might come into contact with wildlife.
Report suspicious animal behavior to local animal control or the Florida Department of Health.
Seek medical attention immediately if you or your pet are bitten or scratched by a wild or stray animal.

If you believe you or your pet have been exposed to rabies, immediate medical care is critical. Post-exposure treatment is necessary to prevent the disease from developing.

For more information on rabies and how to stay protected, visit the Florida Department of Health’s rabies page (www.floridahealth.gov/diseases-and-conditions/rabies).

Your Pet’s Health Starts with Prevention
At Good Shepherd Pet Hospital, we take your pet’s safety seriously. If your pet is due for their rabies vaccination or due for any other annual vaccine or if you’re unsure of their vaccination status, give us a call. Let's work together to keep our community safe and our pets protected. 813-920-0303

Information on rabies

04/22/2025

Canine Pneumovirus (kennel cough) Alert Issued in Pasco/Hernando County!!

Following several positive cases of Canine Pneumovirus, Pasco County Animal Services (PCAS) is closing dog adoptions, intakes, surgery and rescue transfers for the next 14 days.

PCAS will remain open for cat only adoptions, surgeries, rescue transfers, vaccine & microchip clinics, pet licensing.

“The health and safety of the animals in our care, as well as our community, has been and will always be our top priority,” said PCAS Director Mike Shumate. “While we understand this is an inconvenience for our residents, we appreciate your understanding during this time.”

We will resume normal operations May 3, 2025. Recent adopters and rescue operations will be notified of any precautions that should be taken.

Our team is closely monitoring the dogs, providing care and testing to ensure healthy results. While highly contagious to other dogs, the Pneumovirus is not contagious to other species including humans and cats. However, it may spread to dogs through contact with people who have been exposed to the virus. Based on guidance from veterinary professionals, we believe this virus may be present in our community.

If your pet experiences symptoms such as lethargy, fever, rapid breathing, coughing, sneezing, nasal discharge and conjunctivitis, please contact one of your friendly flock members at Good Shepherd Pet Hospital.

Your Pet’s Health Starts with Prevention

At Good Shepherd Pet Hospital, we take your pet’s safety seriously. If your pet is due for any annual vaccines or if you’re unsure of their vaccination status, give us a call. Let's work together to keep our community safe and our pets protected.

02/24/2025

Weekly discount special 20% OFF all services.
Special running from February 24th to March 1st, 2025

Call today to schedule your best friends appointment.
813-920-0303

Disclaimer-does not included any medications or speciality consultations.

02/18/2025

Our little Shepherd Flock is growing, so that means we are hiring!

We are looking for Full Time and Part Time Veterinary Receptionist and Technicians.

Experience of at least 1 year is required for technicians and at least 6 months experience for receptionists with excellent customer service.

Our doctors and staff are dedicated to providing quality care to both our patients and their families.

If you are interested in applying please send any resumes or questions to our Practice Manager Nancy at [email protected].
We look forward to meeting you.

01/31/2025

Fun Fact Friday- Dental Month Addition!!!
Did you know that the plaque on your furbaby teeth is bacteria structured ? Left untreated, this could cause the bacteria to enter into the bloodstream causing pathological changes to major organs.
It is very important for your furbaby to have yearly dental cleanings, just like us humans do!
Good Shepherd Pet Hospital is offering $60 off any dental cleaning packages for February - Dental Month.
Call today for more information 813-920-0303

01/15/2025

Ready for dental month!!!?
Good dental hygeine is key to overall health.
Images provided: 2 year old Shih-poo and 8 year old mixed breed. Both with continued dental care from their pet parents.

When your holding your pet friend is there an odor from their mouth? Are there teeth any other color then white? Do they struggle chewing their food?
If you answered yes to any of those questions, then its time to have your pet friend seen for its dental cleaning.
All of our dental packages include Dental scaling and polishing and initial set of full mouth xrays.
Good Shepherd is offering $60 off all dental cleaning packages.

*All pets need to be current on vaccines. Dogs: RV/Dapp/Bordetella vaccines, Heartworm test, F***l exam. Cats RV/Fvrcp vaccines F***l exam, and have had blood work with in 30 days of dental procedure.

Call today to schedule your appointment, ask about other discounts for services needed.

01/01/2025

To all of the Shepherd Flock, we are wishing you a great 1st day of the New Year.

12/31/2024

A reminder to our Flock Family, even though us hoomans enjoy the festivities of the new year, remember that our furry companions may not. So keep them safe and protected.

12/30/2024

Did you welcome a new furry family member (s) during the holidays?

If so Good Shepherd congratulates you for embarking on a better quality of life for yourself and giving an animal friend (s) a warm and loving forever home.

Don't forget to have them seen for their first health check up. Having your new pet companion examined establishes them with the Good Shepherd team but most important allows there to be an established physical baseline. This is a great time to get guideance on the coming months for your new pet(s), whether new puppies and kittens or adopted adults or senior pets. The first visit will help make sure you as pet parents will be on track with routine and preventative care.

At Good Shepherd you are part of the Flock and we will walk with you every step of the way, to keep your beloved pet companion happy and healthy.

Call today to schedule your first new pet physical exam.
Mention code NEW2025 when speaking with a team member at the time of scheduling appointment to receive 50% off the first new pet physical exam.
(value $32.50)
Disclaimer: Code promotion NEW2025 expires 1/31/2025.