Access Specialty Animal Hospital - Palm Beach County

08/23/2024

08/13/2024

We’re proud to support our local Palm Beach County dog parks 🐶 Lake Woof & Pooch Pines. Not just because we love our community, but because our veterinarians and staff know that incorporating daily walks into your routine is one of the best ways to ensure your dog’s physical and mental well-being.🐾🧡 Plus, it’s a fantastic way to enjoy quality time together. So, grab that leash and head over to Okeeheelee Park (West Palm) and John Prince Park (Lake Worth)!

08/08/2024

Leia is back for her 2-week recheck after her TPLO surgery on her right knee. She's doing fantastic, and just look at that stylish collar! 🐶💖

07/17/2024

Tigger is back to catnapping after his perineal urethrostomy revision at ACCESS – Palm Beach. Fortunately, his e-collar hasn't prevented his nap, but it will prevent him from licking his surgical site. We're glad he's feeling much better and will soon be home with his family. 🐱 💞 ☺️

07/11/2024

Was your pets name mentioned? Drop the most overused pet name in the comments! 🐾👀

07/10/2024

July 10th celebrates kittens and highlights those that are homeless in an effort to save as many as possible through adoption. Happy National Kitten Day! 🐱💕 Celebrate with us as we shower our adorable kittens with extra love and care.

07/04/2024

🎆🐾 As a Fear Free Certified Hospital, Keeping Your Pets Calm and Safe is Our Priority 🐾🎆
Fireworks are fun for us, but they can be super scary for our pets. Thankfully it doesn't have to be that way, here are some tips to help keep your pets Fear Free this Fourth of July:
1. Create a Safe Space: Set up a cozy, quiet area with their favorite blankets and toys.
2. Provide Background Noise: play calming music like classical or reggae. In severe cases us noise-reduction products or cotton balls in their ears.
3. Stay Calm and Comforting: Act normally and offer extra cuddles to reassure them.
4. Don't Attempt To Pull Your Pet From Hiding: Distract them with interactive toys or treats instead.
5. Fear of Lights: minimize exposure to firework flashes by blocking windows or moving to a room with limiting views of the outdoors.
6. Comfort from Compression Garments: the gentle pressure mimics the soothing effect of swaddling for an infant.
7. Your Pet's Veterinary Team is Here To Help: your veterinarian may suggest medication or supplements to help your pet relax.
With these tips, you can help your pet stay safe and calm during the fireworks and enjoy a stress-free celebration together! 🐶❤️🐱

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06/26/2024

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟

ACCESS – Palm Beach County is delighted to welcome Marykay Zukowski as our new Referral Relationship Manager. We are thrilled that she has joined our wonderful team of veterinary professionals and is ready to enhance the collaboration and support between us and your practice.

With the primary role of ensuring communication between our specialty hospital and the referring community is smooth and easy, she’ll also be working to streamline the referral process and address any questions or concerns you might have. Plus, she’ll be organizing fun and informative continuing education opportunities and workshops to keep everyone updated on the latest in veterinary care.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to her if you need any assistance or just want to say hi. 🐾

Marykay can be contacted via ACCESS – Palm Beach County.

Thanks for your continued support!

06/21/2024

Meet Jack, the adorable Cavapoo who came to us with intestinal inflammation. Over a few days, he showed great improvement, and we’re happy to report he’s been released to his loving family 🏡. We’re thrilled Jack is feeling better and it was a joy to care for this sweet boy! 🐶🧡

06/18/2024

🐾🌍 Happy Veterinarian Appreciation Day! 🌍🐾
 
Today, we celebrate the incredible veterinarians who dedicate their lives to caring for pets of all shapes, sizes, colors and species. From routine check-ups to lifesaving surgeries, their expertise and compassion make a world of difference.
 
At ACCESS Specialty Animal Hospital – Palm Beach County, we're grateful for our amazing team and all the veterinarians out there who work tirelessly to keep pets happy and healthy.
 
Join us in giving a shoutout to these heroes in scrubs! 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️🐶🐱
 

06/17/2024

🚨 We are open 24X7 for Pet Emergencies! 🚨

Bufo toads secrete a dangerous toxin called bufotoxin, which can be deadly for pets if ingested or contacted through mucous membranes. Symptoms can appear within minutes, making swift action crucial.

Signs of Bufo Toad Poisoning:
- 🐾 Excessive drooling or frothing
- 🤢 Vomiting
- 🔴 Red, inflamed gums
- 😵 Disorientation and confusion
- 🐾 Pawing at the mouth or face
- ⚡ Seizures
- 😤 Difficulty breathing
- ❤️ Elevated heart rate
- 🌡️ Hyperthermia (high body temperature)
- 💔 Cardiac arrest
- 🧠 Neurological effects

Tips to Keep Your Pets Safe:
**Supervision:** Always keep an eye on pets when they’re outdoors, especially in areas known for bufo toads.
**Training:** Teach pets to avoid toads and discourage them from playing with wildlife.
**Nighttime Caution:** Be extra vigilant at night when bufo toads are most active.
**Yard Maintenance:** Keep your yard well-lit and free of food scraps or pet food that might attract toads.
**Immediate Action:** If you suspect exposure, rinse your pet’s mouth with water and seek emergency veterinary help immediately.

Stay safe and protect your pets! 🐶🐱💚

06/12/2024

🌈🎉 Happy Pride Month! 🎉🌈



June is here, and it’s time to honor and celebrate our amazing LGBTQ+ community! 🏳️‍🌈✨ Join the fun with parades, events, and festivities that burst with love, diversity, and equality. Our furry friends are part of the party too! 🐾🎊 Get ready for pet-friendly activities and adorable pride-themed outfits. Let’s make this month a joyous and inclusive celebration for everyone! ❤️💛💚💙💜

05/21/2024

You’re invited! Thursday June 6th 2024, please join us for dinner and lectures by Dr. Unis. and Dr. Carpenter on Interventional Radiology and the new minimally invasive Transcatheter Edge to Edge (TEER) Mitral Valve Repair Technique.

ACCESS Palm Beach County, offers several Interventional Radiology techniques, including tracheal stents, bronchial stents, ureteral stents, urethral stents, nasopharyngeal stents, and subcutaneous ureteral bypass (SUB). We are the first hospital in South Florida to have a purposely built IR surgical suite.

Sawgrass Veterinary Cardiology in a joint venture with ACCESS Specialty Animal Hospital Palm Beach County and Hongyu Medical is now performing minimally invasive heart valve repairs with the Transcatheter Edge to Edge Mitral valve Repair (TEER) technique. Our team is the only team performing this minimally invasive mitral valve repair surgery in the entire Southeast United States. Currently, there are only 18 centers in the world certified to perform this procedure in veterinary patients.

Please contact Sawgrass Veterinary Cardiology at 954-487-8357 for more information and to set up a consultation.
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05/15/2024

🌴☀️ **Attention Pet Owners! ** ☀️🌴As temperatures in South Florida set record highs this week, keep your pets safe from this dangerous heat!


Here are some additional tips to help protect your pets from the summer heat:

1. **Stay Hydrated:** Always provide access to plenty of fresh, cool water, especially during outdoor activities.

2. **Seek Shade:** Ensure your pets have access to shaded areas when outdoors, and limit their time in direct sunlight, especially during the hottest parts of the day.

3. **Never Leave Them in Cars:** Even with the windows cracked, cars can quickly become ovens in the Florida heat. Never leave your pet unattended in a parked car, even for a few minutes.

4. **Protect Their Paws:** Hot pavement and sand can burn your pet’s paw pads. Opt for walks during cooler times of the day or invest in protective booties.

5. **Know the Signs of Heatstroke:** Excessive panting, drooling, weakness, and collapse are all signs of heatstroke. If you suspect your pet is suffering from heatstroke, seek veterinary care immediately.

Let’s work together to ensure our furry family members stay safe and healthy all summer long! 🧡🐶🐱

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04/15/2024

Brachycephalic Airway Obstruction Syndrome is very common for breeds such as French Bulldogs. Although we love their adorable smooshed faces and playful personalities, they do come with some health conditions unique to “short-headed” breeds and should be researched before owning one. Emile had a temporary tracheostomy and went home breathing comfortably!

WE LOVE EMILE! 😍🫶🏼

03/23/2024

Brush up on your intestinal surgical skills. Please join us for a great lecture on Principles of Small Intestinal Surgery by one of our board certified surgeons, Dr. Patrick Flynn.

Hostes by the Broward County Veterinary Medical Association

Sponsored by ACCESS Specialty Animal Hospital of Palm Beach County

Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024

Fort Lauderdale Country Club
415 E Country Club Circle
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317

Registration: 6:30 PM
Dinner and Lecture: 7:00 PM

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03/23/2024

Palm Beach Pride Festival is back and we can’t wait to hang out with all of the festival-goers!

Come out and visit us at Bryant Park in downtown Lake Worth this Saturday and Sunday from 12-6 PM!

We look forward to meeting you & your pups 🏳️‍🌈🐾



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03/23/2024

Brush up on your intestinal surgical skills. Please join us for a great lecture on Principles of Small Intestinal Surgery by one of our board certified surgeons, Dr. Patrick Flynn.

Presended through the Broward County Veterinary Medical Association

Sponsored by ACCESS Specialty Animal Hospital

Wednesday, April 3rd at the Fort Lauderdale Country Club
415 E Country Club Circle, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317

Registration: 6:30 PM
Dinner and Lecture: 7 P

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03/17/2024

Happy St. Patrick's Day from ACCESS-PBC

02/24/2024

Sweet baby Ollie stoped by our Urgent Care for a quick splint by Dr. Cingolani and technician Mark. Ollie was so brave!
Our Urgent Care services are open Wednesday-Saturday, noon to 10pm 🙌🏼

02/22/2024

Who’s the real Jasmine 👀

01/28/2024

One of our awesome CVT’s giving sweet Cali the TLC needed to help her on her way to recovery from Parvo❤️

01/26/2024

Cozy moments at ACCESS, featuring our sweet patient Bonnie ♥️🐾

01/23/2024

In memory of a cherished member of the ACCESS family, O’Malley, we reflect on the strength and bravery he displayed during his routine chemotherapy visits. The intermediate ward has felt quieter since your passing my friend. O’Malley, your courage is missed, and your silliness brought warmth to our hearts. To Judy, our incredible ICU nurse and O’Malley’s devoted mom, we extend our sincere condolences. ♥️☁️

01/19/2024

We’re in vet med, of course we’re going to take endless selfies of our patients 🩷 (This is Minky Alldredge; she is a 1.5 year old, Female spayed, Pomeranian)
Happy Friday everyone!🩷 ACCESS is here to deliver the best care 24/7! We’re here for you!

01/16/2024

Shout out to our incredible ICU nurse Kimmy for giving Minky the Pomeranian all the love possible last night 🥰🐾 our hospital offers TLC 24/7!!

01/15/2024

Layla's eyes are so beautiful and innocent; you'd never guess she visited us for toxin ingestion. 🩷🐾 That's why we're always here for you in case of any emergency. 🏥🐾

01/14/2024

This is Dior, a 6-month-old Pomeranian who recently visited our ER department because she wasn't feeling well. She definitely received all the love possible from our staff. 🩷