Acuvetdoc

12/14/2024

Did you get a new puppy? Thinking about getting a puppy?

Has the puppy been to a veterinarian to ensure YOU are getting a healthy puppy?

Be sure they have been examined by a veterinarian, deemed healthy by that veterinarian and given vaccines by a veterinarian…unless an owner/breeder is a veterinarian, they are not medically trained nor is it acceptable by law that a non medically trained person is qualified to deem a dog healthy to be able to be vaccinated.

99% of veterinarians will NOT ACCEPT vaccines given by anyone other than a veterinarian.

Eastern Veterinary Medicine. acupuncture, chiropractic, food & herbal therapy, tui-na, laser and Palliative & End of Life Care. By Appointment Only Wellington holistic veterinarian Royal Palm Beach

11/20/2024

Zorra and Prince enjoy their BEMER treatment together! The BEMER is a device used to increased microcirculation and promotes overall wellbeing, improves healing and promotes relaxation.

11/14/2024

Prince has found his favorite spot! At AcuVetDoc, we have a designated Fear Free room that is used for those patients that need some extra time to get used to a new environment. We also use this room for shockwave, acupuncture, 'chiropractic' and multimodal therapy sessions.

11/13/2024

11/12/2024

CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW? A BAER ( brainstem auditory evoked response) test is a test that evaluates the ability to hear. Some breeds, like in the photo ( one of my own Dogo Argentino puppies) can have a genetic predisposition for deafness. It is imperative that if you are thinking of getting a breed that has this predisposition to possibly be deaf, that you are aware if a BAER test has been done and what the results are. Deafness can be both ears or one. A deaf dog can learn hand signals and be trained with a vibration collar!

11/12/2024

Dr. Salvo is an Elite Fear Free veterinarian, just as a concierge doctor, she works one on one with each patient, owners are always a part of the exam and able to contact Dr. Salvo after hours. Learn more about AcuVetDoc: https://acuvetdoc.com/

Eastern Veterinary Medicine. acupuncture, chiropractic, food & herbal therapy, tui-na, laser and Palliative & End of Life Care. By Appointment Only Wellington holistic veterinarian Royal Palm Beach

11/11/2024

Never forget those that have lost their lives and continue to put their lives on the line for us to be free.

11/08/2024

Someone is trying to make eye contact!

11/07/2024

Corneal ulcers are diagnosed by using a glowing stain after the eye has been anesthetized. A positive glow indicates a corneal ulcer. Corneal ulcers are secondary to a trauma of some sort, eyelash poking at the surface of the eye, a foreign object such as a tree or shrub branch, sand or dirt, cat scratch, shampoos accidentally getting into the eye etc. Corneal ulcers can take some time to heal and need immediate treatment to avoid further damage and possibly losing the eye itself. Treatment is aggressive and frequent; often including an e collar, several medication in the eye every few hours as well as oral medication. Recheck appointments are often every two to three days to monitor healing.

11/06/2024

Did you know there is a once a month injection for Canine Arthritis? I would not recommend a product for your pet that I wouldn't use on my own. I have used this injection on my 130lb Dogo, Jiron. He had severe arthritis of his left shoulder and had an obvious limp. Within 3-4 days, he was trotting up the sidewalk to come in the house, he was happier and moved around much easier...I currently have approximately 30 patients on this injection regularly and all owners report either their dog is moving better and seems more comfortable to status quo with no decline in clinical signs to an absolute game changer.

11/05/2024

Ms. Cleo, lovingly called ' Pizza' has us convinced she MUST have treats to keep her acupuncture needles in place!

11/04/2024

What is happening in this picture?

Its Shockwave! At AcuVetDoc, we use a human grade FDA medically cleared device...it is a nonvasive device that can be used for numerous diagnosis' from arthritis to cruciate tears, after surgery healing, fractured bones, degenerative joint disease, non healing wounds etc!

Here is just a short list of what Dr. Salvo has used Shockwave for:

Dysplasia/ malformations of the joint (e.g., hip, elbow)
Spondylosis deformans/ chronic degenerative disease of the spine
Tendinopathies (e.g., insertion tendinopathies of the proximal biceps tendon)
Osteoarthritis (e.g., knee joint, metatarsophalangeal joints)
Medial shoulder instability (lesion of the rotator cuff)
Pseudarthrosis
Cauda equina syndrome (compression syndrome)
Peripheral ischemic neuromyopathy (bottom-hung window' trauma)
Tendinopathy after TPLO or TTA (management of ruptured cranial cruciate ligament in dogs)
Hygroma
Muscle contractures (e.g., infraspinatus muscle)
Calcifications/ Injuries of the supraspinatus muscle

11/01/2024

Do you use a training collar with contact points? The collar is meant to be worn tightly but precautions need to be made. This collar needs some time off. Worn only while training and/or worktime.Keep it dry! Be sure to keep the area clean and dry as heat and moisture can inflame skin and can cause a rash. In the case in the photo below, the collar was wet from the dog playing with water and then kept on to long while wet.

10/31/2024

VETERINARY EMERGENCY GROUP is OPEN 24/7!
561-752-3232
Please be mindful of your pets during Halloween! Strangers coming to your home wearing costumes may be fun for humans, but can be very scary for pets! Candy ( sugar and sugar free can be dangerous). No Chocolate for pets!
** Sugar Free candies contain Xylitol ( also called Birch Sugar) and can be very dangerous for pets **
For more tips: https://veterinaryemergencygroup.com/blog/6-halloween-pet-safety-tips/

https://veterinaryemergencygroup.com/blog/6-halloween-pet-safety-tips/

10/30/2024

A little review of anatomy via an x-ray! Can you find the microchip?

10/29/2024

Remember...they were here before we were. We have torn down their homes and their lands...the least we can do is give back when we can. It's not always about the cats and the dogs...sometimes the wildlife needs a little looking after as well! Snuggly squirrel baby after a good meal!

10/28/2024

Max,

Thank you for your email and concern, So your email said " I think I have only one ball!" Your 6 months old now, you should have both! Have your mom make an appointment to be sure! There are complications that can happen with undescended testicles.
See you soon Max!

Sincerely,
Dr. Karina Salvo

Read more about when testicles in the dog should descend, what can occur if they don't and if there is a treatment :

https://acuvetdoc.com/f/one-testicle-or-two

10/25/2024

Do you know where your dog gets heartworm disease from? Heartworm disease is transmitted by mosquito bite. Florida has one of the highest incidences of heartworm disease in the country. Is your dog tested yearly and on monthly prevention?