St. Petersburg Animal Hospital and Urgent Care

10/10/2025

Not all dental products are safe for your pet and some can even cause damage. At St. Petersburg Animal Hospital & Urgent Care, our team knows which toys and treats support your pet’s dental health between cleanings. Learn more in our latest post, and help keep your pet’s smile sparkling!

Not all dental products are safe for your pet and some can even cause damage. At St. Petersburg Animal Hospital & Urgent Care, our team knows which toys and treats support your pet’s dental health between cleanings. Learn more in our latest post, and help keep your pet’s smile sparkling!

10/07/2025

Is your older pet sleeping more, moving less, or avoiding stairs? These could be signs of chronic pain. Learn what to watch for and how to help them feel better.

Is your older pet sleeping more, moving less, or avoiding stairs? These could be signs of chronic pain. Learn what to watch for and how to help them feel better.

10/03/2025

09/29/2025

At St. Petersburg Animal Hospital & Urgent Care, we are committed to providing
reliable parasite protection for your dog. That’s why
we now offer Credelio Quattro™ (lotilaner, moxidectin,
praziquantel, and pyrantel chewable tablets). Schedule
a visit today! Manufacturer rebates available; $30 for 6 doses and $60 for 12.
Indications:
Credelio Quattro is indicated for the prevention of
heartworm disease and the treatment and control of
roundworm, hookworm, and tapeworm infections.
Credelio Quattro kills adult fleas and is indicated for
the treatment and prevention of flea infestations and
the treatment and control of tick infestations for 1
month in dogs and puppies 8 weeks of age and older
and weighing 3.3 pounds or greater.
Important Safety Information:
Lotilaner, an ingredient in Credelio Quattro, belongs
to the isoxazoline class and has been associated with
neurologic adverse reactions like tremors, ataxia, and
seizures even in dogs without a history of seizures.
Use with caution in dogs with a history of seizures
or neurologic disorders. Dogs should be tested
for existing heartworm infections before Credelio
Quattro administration as it is not effective against
adult D. immitis. The safe use in breeding, pregnant,
or lactating dogs has not been evaluated. The most
frequently reported adverse reactions in clinical trials
were vomiting and diarrhea. For complete safety
information, please see the Credelio Quattro product
label or ask your veterinarian. See Important Safety
Information

09/17/2025

Happy National Pet Bird Day! To all our feathered friends and their humans out there, hope you're having a squawk-tastic day filled with treats, toys, and endless chirps of joy!

09/01/2025

Ginger Cat Appreciation Day is celebrated every year on September 1st! 🧡🐾

It’s a special day to show love and admiration for all the orange tabbies out there—known for their fiery fur, bold personalities, and sweet charm. Whether they’re called ginger, marmalade, orange, or red tabbies, these cats are adored by cat lovers everywhere. Feel free to share your gingers! 🐱

08/27/2025

What an amazing day with an amazing team! 🎉 Nothing beats great laughs, good snacks, and quality time outside the office. Everyone had fun making pottery. Grateful for a workplace that values both hard work and connection. Already looking forward to the next one! 🙌

08/17/2025

Are you lucky enough to be owned by a Void Cat?

08/15/2025

Patient Dubs was recently seen for tummy troubles (now better) and was also diagnosed with a boopable nose. 10/10 Would boop.

08/06/2025

This week we had 2 patients come in within a couple days of each other that had eaten grapes or raisins, Addy and Archie. Grapes, raisins, and currants can cause acute kidney injury in dogs & cats. It is rather common in dogs but uncommon in cats because they rarely eat grapes. All types of grapes are implicated in toxicosis; commercially grown, organic, homegrown, seeded, seedless and red & white varieties. The mechanism of injury is not certain; it could be tartaric acid which varies by grape, an individual's inability to metabolize certain components of the fruit, or chemicals or mycotoxins on the fruit.

Acute kidney injury can occur within 24 hours after ingestion. Treatment is decontamination, intravenous fluids if indicated, baseline bloodwork and follow-up bloodwork to monitor for kidney issues. Signs of kidney injury would be inappetence, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, abdominal pain, uremic breath. Initially there may be excessive drinking and urination but would eventually lead to no urination as the kidneys shut down. The prognosis for recovery varies depending on decontamination and treatment and the pet’s response to treatment. Since the mechanism of injury is unsure, a toxic dose can not be determined and all cases of ingestion should be treated as as potentially toxic.
Both Addy and Archie are doing well now. 🐶