Timberlane Animal Hospital

11/05/2024

Our canine officer and a few of our Therapy Dog patients. We are honored to care for them!

10/31/2024

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween!

10/06/2024

FROM THE FLORIDA VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION:

KEEP YOUR PET IN DISASTER-READY CONDITION

Ensure all your pets’ collars and tags have up-to-date contact information.
Microchipping a pet is one of the best ways to find them again, should they become lost.
Have proper equipment for pets to ride in the car with you (this is especially important for cats or exotics, who may not leave your house often).
Pet carriers are needed at many shelters and can serve as a safe space for a nervous pet. They are highly recommended when transporting your pet. The pet carrier should be the correct size (the pet should be able to stand, turn around, and lay down comfortably). Be sure to label the carrier with your pet’s name, breed, s*x, date of birth, your current address and contact numbers, and any important medical information.
Collar or harness with ID tag, rabies tag, and a leash.
Carry at least one slip leash. A simple slip-type webbing or nylon leash will ensure you have a way to restrain a dog (or even a cat) in the event they slip out of their collar or harness.
YOUR PET’S DISASTER KIT IS AS IMPORTANT AS YOUR FAMILY’S

At least three days to two weeks’ worth of food and water specifically for your pet are stored in sealed containers.
If your pet’s regular diet includes canned food, remember to have a manual can opener with you.
Don’t forget bowls to serve your pet’s meals
At least two weeks’ worth of any medication they require in a sealed, airtight container.
Important documents such as any registration information, adoption papers, and vaccination documents. Photocopied records of your rabies certificate, vaccinations, and medical summaries must be stored in a waterproof container.
A first aid kit particularly for your pet. May include cotton bandage rolls, bandage tape and scissors, antibiotic ointment, flea and tick prevention, latex gloves, isopropyl alcohol, and saline solution. A pet first aid reference book is a good idea too.
Hygiene and grooming supplies. Any sanitation items and products you need to clean and clean up after your pet. Consider pet litter and litter box if appropriate, newspapers, paper towels, plastic trash bags, and household chlorine bleach.
A picture of you and your pet together will help you document ownership and allow others to assist you in the event you become separated.
Add species, breed, age, s*x, color, and distinguishing characteristics.
Familiar items, such as treats, toys, and bedding can help reduce stress for your pet. Toys will also help keep your pet occupied.
ASK, DON’T ASSUME

Be sure to secure accommodations for your pet before the storm. Every time a hurricane approaches, false information circulates on social media. A common myth is that there are laws requiring all hotels to allow pets in their rooms during an evacuation notice. This statement is not true and can put you in a tough spot if all other pet-friendly hotels in your area are already booked. Ask ahead of time if the location you plan to evacuate to is comfortable with every pet you will be bringing when you arrive there. There are also plenty of websites where you can verify if a hotel or shelter will be pet–friendly.

08/08/2024

Sweet 14-week-old Golden Retriever puppy Percy is on the road to recovery after spending some time in our ICU over the weekend! He was an excellent patient and feels better already thanks to some time in our state-of-the-art oxygen kennel. In this photo he had popped his little head out to say hello to our staff during one of his treatments, and we don’t think he could get any cuter!

How Percy ended up spending the weekend with us is an important story that his caring owners allowed us to share to help keep other pets safe. Percy and his big brother were rough-housing, when Percy’s collar got stuck on his brother’s mouth. Percy panicked when he was suddenly stuck, and while twisting around trying to escape he caused his collar to become even tighter around his neck! Thankfully their owner noticed quickly that something was wrong and freed Percy before he lost consciousness. When his owners rushed him to see our ER team, Percy was struggling to breathe, drooling profusely, and very distressed. Radiographs showed that Percy had fluid in his lungs (non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema) caused by the time he spent struggling to breathe. Pain medications and oxygen support quickly helped Percy breathe more comfortably as his body worked to heal from the experience.

The strangulation hazard of dogs playing while wearing collars is a hidden danger that many pet owners don’t know about, but a story we hear with some frequency in the ER. Thankfully Percy’s story has a happy ending, but if his owners hadn’t been there to intervene it could have been tragic. Please, get your pups microchipped so they have a permanent form of identification, and then take those collars off when they’re playing with or interacting with other dogs!

08/03/2024

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What to look for, how to treat and suggestions for alternative physical and mental exerciseNo question, it’s hot. Oh … and it’s the middle of summer too which means heat, humidity (especially in NW Florida) and rain. Quickly passing ra

04/07/2024

A look at animal behaviors during a solar eclipse and expert advice for keeping pets safe and calm during this rare meteorological event. The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
https://www.dvm360.com/view/understanding-animal-reactions-to-a-solar-eclipse

03/12/2024

Today is Plant a Flower Day!

01/15/2024

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Managing a dog’s arthritis starts with the home environment. Slippery floors, stairs & general obstacles need attention. Use CAM’s tool.

01/11/2024

The pet professionals in your life should always be advocating for your pet.

01/01/2024

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New Years Eve Dog Calming Music: For Fireworks & Loud Noises! - You're probably preparing to have a fun night of celebrations with your family and friends to...

12/08/2023

Love it! ❤️🙏

11/04/2023

Don’t forget to change your clocks!

10/16/2023

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October 15-21 is National Veterinary Technician Week in Missouri.
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This week, we will be providing some infographics about what vet techs are and what we do. To kick off NVTW, here is a BRIEF list of all of the duties a vet tech can do.

As a reminder, National Veterinary Technician Week should be reserved for celebrating veterinary technicians only, as other support staff have their own holidays and should be highlighted and celebrated individually. Please reconsider lumping everyone together for "staff appreciation week".

National Veterinary Technicians Week was started by the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) in 1993 and is celebrated the third week in October.

10/14/2023

Your cats are counting on you. Protect them!