Oviedo Animal Hospital

12/21/2023

MERRY CHRISTMAS, EVERYONE! Thank you for your patronage this year and we hope you have a happy and healthy New Year!

In a joyful announcement for children and animal lovers alike, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has declared that Santa's reindeer are healthy and all clear for their magical Christmas Eve journey.

11/01/2023

Ok, people, we have a winner!
Drum roll, please......
It's #12, Dr Aplin's snail woodland scene! (for the 2nd year in a row!) Not only is she an amazing Veterinarian, she's creative and crafty! 😁
Runner up was #7, Hobbit House, belonging to one of our techs, Hannah.
3rd place was #1, Nancy's Graveyard Scene!
Thanks to everyone who voted! We had so much fun doing this and can't wait to see what the staff will come up with next year!We'll see you back here next year when we do it again! 😉

10/30/2023

Halloween is the last day to vote on our pumpkin decorating contest!! You can only vote in clinic so come on in and have a look!! We've really outdone ourselves this year! 👻🕸️🦇🎃🕷️💀

10/23/2023

It's almost Halloween and you know what that means! It's pumpkin decorating time!! 🎃 We'll be having our annual pumpkin decorating contest in our clinic starting today. Please come in and vote for your favorite one!! We've really outdone ourselves this year!! 👻🕸️🕷️🎃🦇
Voting ends at end of day on Oct 31st and the winner will be announced on Nov 1st.

02/27/2023

While adult humans have 32 teeth, dogs have 42 teeth and cats have 30. Our pets’ teeth have same elements as ours, enamel, dentin, cementum, nerves, and blood vessels, and can develop similar dental conditions. That’s why it’s important to not only decrease plaque accumulation on your pet’s teeth with daily home care but also arrange regular professional dental exams and cleanings.
Many dental procedures require your pet to be anesthetized, which can be stressful to some pet owners. While there is always a risk when a pet is anesthetized, a thorough pre-op examination and blood work--along with individualized anesthetic protocols and monitoring—provides a lower risk of complications during anesthesia.
Without anesthesia, your veterinarian is unable to clean beneath the gumline, where bacteria build up and can destroy the tissues surrounding the tooth. Just cleaning the surface of the teeth only makes them whiter and has minimal effect on your pet’s overall oral health. Scaling without proper polishing leaves the tooth surface rough and provides more surface area for bacterial plaque to adhere to. To schedule an exam, please call our clinic staff at 407-365-6947

02/22/2023

If your pet’s teeth look clean and white, should you still have your veterinarian perform regular oral examinations? Yes! Dental health is more about the health of the gums than the color of the teeth. If your pet’s gums are red and swollen, that is a sign that an infection is lurking below the gumline and can lead to bad breath, tooth loss, and even heart, liver, and kidney disease. Prevention is the key to dental health, and your veterinarian should perform an oral examination and professional dental cleaning on an annual basis.

Is bad breath normal in pets? While it may be easy to brush off unpleasant breath as just part of your pet’s life, it is an indicator of an oral infection. The malodor is usually caused by byproducts of bacteria that form plaque, and, if not treated, dental disease. If you’ve noticed your pet’s bad breath, it’s time to give our clinic a call at 407-365-6947 and schedule a dental exam and cleaning.

02/10/2023

How does periodontal (gum) disease occur? Periodontal disease is very similar in both humans and animals and begins with an inflammatory response to bacteria present in the mouth. Chronic inflammation can lead to permanent damage, and if not treated, can compromise the structures surrounding the tooth.

Prevention of periodontal disease is much easier than treating the condition after it occurs. Routine cleanings can remove tartar and plaque buildup. This procedure is done under anesthesia and allows the veterinarian to remove any plaque and tartar that has formed above and below the gumline and examining your pet’s overall oral health. Contact our clinic at 407-365-6947 to schedule an appointment for your pet’s annual oral exam.

02/06/2023

Your pet’s dental health goes beyond just keeping their teeth clean and plays a big role in their overall health. Annual oral examinations are important to pinpoint any dental concerns like broken teeth and periodontal disease, while regular cleanings can help keep harmful bacteria at bay. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing valuable information and tips to help you keep your pet’s teeth in top shape.

Dental disease is a common, but preventable, condition. According to studies, 80% of dogs1 have some form of dental disease. If dental disease is not treated, it can lead to concerns affecting internal organs like heart, kidney, and liver. Your dog’s mouth is full of bacteria which can enter the bloodstream and trigger inflammation throughout the body causing damage to blood vessels, including the ones around the heart.
1 Watanabe K, Hayashi K, Kijima S, Nonaka C, Yamazoe K. Tooth brushing inhibits oral bacteria in dogs. J Vet Med Sci. 2015 Oct;77(10):1323-5. doi: 10.1292/jvms.14-0193. Epub 2015 May 21. PMID: 25994486; PMCID: PMC4638305. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4638305/

11/08/2022

Hi everyone! Well, here we go again!! Because of the approaching storm and the uncertainty of her path and strength, we will be closed Thurs the 10th with plans to reopen Friday as long as we have power. Please call the clinic asap if you need medications filled or have urgent questions.
We'll post on here with updates as things progress.
Stay safe everybody!

10/31/2022

We have a winner!! Dr Aplin's Cinderella Carriage came in 1st place! Jenn's Cats and the Cauldron was the runner up! Great job, ladies, and a big thanks to all of you who voted!! Have a great Halloween night!!

10/30/2022

Good evening, ghouls and boys!! Don't forget to vote on our pumpkin decorating contest! Voting ends at noon on Oct 31st. Winner will be announced shortly after. Please state which # you're voting for on the main post and not the individual picture. Thanks everybody!! Happy Halloween!! 🦇🕷🕸👻🎃

10/26/2022

Happy Halloween everyone!! 🕸🕷🦇👻🎃Please help us choose a winner for our pumpkin decorating contest!! Comment 1- 12 on this main post. Please don't post on individual photos. Thanks for your help!

09/30/2022

Hi again!! Just an update on our hours. The power is back on! YAY!! We will be back open tomorrow, Saturday Oct 1st from 8am to noon. We'll probably be playing catch up with some things so please have patience. If you don't get through when you call, keep trying. And our thoughts are with all of you dealing with the flooding and storm damage. ❤

09/30/2022

Hi everyone! We're hoping you're all safe and well after the storm.
We are currently without power and can only offer limited services today. WE WILL BE CLOSING AT NOON TODAY. Phone service is unpredictable as well. We'll keep you posted on this page. Please bear with us as we get through this together.

09/27/2022

Hey everybody! Just a head's up on our hours of operation for the next couple days. It's hard to know exactly what Ian will do but we will reopen as soon as it's safe to do so.
Be safe and we'll see you soon!!

07/15/2022

Good Morning, we hope everyone is having a great week! We have been so lucky to meet some cute puppies this week! 🐾

07/08/2022

Good Morning, We hope everyone is doing well! Here are some cute puppies that have visited us recently 🐾 🐾

07/01/2022

Happy Friday everyone! Just as a reminder, we will be closed on Monday July 4th. We hope everyone has a happy and safe weekend!

06/30/2022

Goodbye and best wishes to our adorable vet tech Rylee as she heads off to vet school and the next exciting chapter of her life!
Rylee, we'll miss you terribly but we know you'll be successful and do great things! 😘🐾🐱🐶❤

06/27/2022

With storm season full speed ahead and the July 4th holiday right around the corner, this is a great time to double check if your pet has the necessary medications needed to help with the stress that is brought on by storms and fireworks. Please call us ahead at 407-365-6947 for medication refills.

06/01/2022

Good Morning, We hope everyone is doing well! Here are some cute puppies that have visited us recently recentley🐾 🐾

05/11/2022

Good Morning! We had so much fun with our puppy appointments that came in for their first visit with us! 🐾

05/04/2022

Happy Star Wars Day Oviedo! May the 4th be with you!

04/26/2022

Happy Veterinary Receptionist's Week! We'd like to take a moment to recognize the amazing ladies that make up our vet reception team. Their kindness, compassion and patience help make our clinic the great place it is. If you're fortunate to have a chance to interact with them please tell them how much they're appreciated. ❤🐾 Their dedication to the job is priceless.

04/19/2022

Good afternoon, April is already flying by and we are keeping busy. Here are some of our newest puppies and kittens that came to meet us!

04/11/2022

National Pet Day is today, although if you're a pet owner, you know there's not a day that goes by that you don't celebrate your cat or dog!

03/23/2022

Today is National Puppy Day!! Here are some of the newest puppies that have visited us 🐶 Do you have any plans to spoil your puppy today?

03/16/2022

OAH would like to congratulate our technician Rylee, she was accepted into the University Of Florida's College of Veterinary Medicine Program! We are so proud of you!

03/04/2022

Good Afternoon Oviedo, we got to meet some cute puppies this week, here is a look at our newest puppies that came in for their first visit with us!

02/18/2022

Happy Friday everyone, we hope your week is going well. Here are some of the newest fur babies we got to meet here. Enjoy 🐶🐱