Tampa Bay Animal Hospitals

12/02/2025

Why Pets Love Acupuncture

Tucker was such a good boy for his acupuncture session with Maressa and Dr. McLean at Cheval Animal Hospital, and like many pets, he was so relaxed he drifted right into a little nap.

Acupuncture may look delicate, but it’s one of the calmest and least invasive therapies we offer for pain relief and overall wellness.

Acupuncture can help support pets with:

• Arthritis & joint discomfort
• Hip dysplasia
• Back pain & IVDD
• Chronic inflammation
• Post-operative recovery
• Allergies & skin irritation
• GI issues and nausea
• Anxiety and stress-related conditions

Most cats and dogs tolerate acupuncture extremely well. The needles are ultra-thin, treatments are gentle, and sessions often leave pets relaxed, cozy, and feeling better from the inside out.

If you’re curious whether acupuncture could help your pet move more comfortably or enjoy a better quality of life, we’d love to talk with you.

👉 Learn more: https://www.tampabayvets.net/services/acupuncture-laser-therapy/

Tampa Bay Animal Hospitals is a network of veterinary facilities, made up of six hospitals, staffed by our wonderful veterinary team.

11/24/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from Tampa Bay Animal Hospitals! We’re SO THANKFUL for our Tampa Bay community and for the privilege of caring for your pets.

This Thanksgiving, as we prepare to enjoy good food, cozy moments, and time spent with the people (and pets!) we love most, remember the tips in this post to keep your furry, scaly, and feathered family members safe during the holiday!

As family and friends arrive, don't forget to give nervous pets, especially our exotic pets who stress easily, a quiet room or crate during gatherings. And watch entry doors closely so pets don’t slip outside.

Wishing you and your furry family a happy, cozy, and safe Thanksgiving!

Source: AVMA https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare/thanksgiving-pet-safety

11/20/2025

At Tampa Bay Animal Hospitals, we’ve designed our spaces and our approach with your feline friend’s comfort in mind.

🐈‍⬛ Cat-Only Rooms
Several of our locations offer dedicated cat-only exam rooms to give your kitty a calm, quiet, dog-free space during their visit.

🐈 The Cat Doctors
Our full-service, feline-exclusive veterinary hospital is entirely devoted to cat care. As a Cat-Friendly Practice®, our team is specially trained in feline-focused handling and low-stress techniques so cats can feel safe and understood.

❤️ Fear Free Certified Teams
Throughout our hospitals, our Fear Free–trained teams let cats set the pace of their visits. We use treats, toys, calming strategies, and gentle handling to keep your cat relaxed, curious, and ready to receive care from people who truly understand them.

Because here, cats aren’t just welcome, they’re celebrated.

From their first head boop to their final treat of the visit, we’re committed to making every feline feel right at home.

11/17/2025

Meet Sadie and Mako, two brand-new members of the Tampa Bay Animal Hospitals family who found their forever homes in the sweetest ways.

❤️ Sadie was discovered in a gas station parking lot. She was tiny, unsure, and in need of a safe place to land. Luckily, she crossed paths with the family who would love her endlessly. She’s already soaking up all the cuddles and care that come with a fresh start. Her found family brought her into Temple Terrace Animal Hospital for her very first vet visit!

💙 Mako had been roaming his future family’s backyard for months as a shy little stray. With patience (and a few tasty incentives), his family gently gained his trust and brought him to North Bay for his first visit. Mako received all recommended tests and vaccinations, including FIV/FeLV testing, f***l screening for parasites, and preventive measures.

Mako was the goodest boy, happily enjoyed his Churu treat, and his found family is already practicing responsible pet ownership by scheduling his neuter and booster vaccines.

Sadie and Mako may have been found by chance, but the love, safety, and comfort they’ve stepped into are anything but accidental.

Congratulations to both on finding your families… and to their families for finding them. Here’s to a lifetime of love, security, and lots (and lots) of treats!

11/13/2025

Happy World Kindness Day! ❤️

Our team believes that a little extra love goes a long way, today and every day.

This may look like a gentle nose boop between one of our doctors and a nervous pup, a smooch sandwich with a favorite feline, a soft “I’ve got you” head kiss, or a handful of curious ferrets reminding us that kindness comes in all shapes (and species!).

At Tampa Bay Animal Hospitals, kindness isn’t just something we practice; it’s who we are.

More snuggles. More smiles. More kindness. ❤️

Happy from your friends at Tampa Bay Animal Hospitals!

11/11/2025

November is Senior Pet Health Month, and it’s the perfect reminder that wellness care matters at every age, from playful puppy and kitten days to their golden years.

Both life stages experience the fastest changes in health, growth, and behavior, which is why regular wellness visits and preventive care are so important. Early checkups help set a foundation for lifelong health, while senior visits help us catch and manage age-related changes before they become major concerns.

Because the best way to help your pets enjoy their golden years… is by caring for them every step of the way.

Tampa Bay Animal Hospitals is a network of veterinary facilities, made up of six hospitals, staffed by our wonderful veterinary team.

11/05/2025

Today, we celebrate the incredible career of K9 Shaddai, a proud member of the Tampa Police Department who officially retired after five years of dedicated service alongside his handler, Officer Simmonds.

Originally from Slovakia, Shaddai is part German Shepherd and part Belgian Malinois. Shaddai has been a loyal and hardworking partner who spent his career as a single-purpose narcotics K9, training hundreds of hours each year and helping keep our community safe.

Shaddai held multiple certifications through NAPWDA, USPCA, and the Tampa Regional Police K9 program. His work led to countless successful cases and a legacy of service that will be remembered for years to come.

We’ve been honored to care for Shaddai here at Pebble Creek Animal Hospital, his “home away from home,” and we’re so proud to have played a small part in supporting him throughout his career.

Congratulations on your well-earned retirement, Shaddai, and thank you, Officer Simmonds, for your commitment and care both on and off duty.

10/31/2025

🍁🎃 Fall Festival 2025 is almost here! 🎃🍁

Join us at All Creatures Animal Hospital on Saturday, November 8th from 5:30–7:30 PM for an evening full of fun, friends, and furry faces!

🎟️ Raffles & Prizes
🎯 Dunk Tank and Games
📸 Photo Booths
🍔 Food Trucks and Baked Goods!
🐶 Meet Our Veterinary Team & Ask Career Questions
🐾 Bring your pets too! (On a leash of course!)

All proceeds support our Love Fund, helping pets in need of medical care. 💛

📍 105 Sunset Ln, Lutz, FL 33549

Bring your family, friends, and pets—and let’s celebrate the season together! 🍂🐕🐾

10/28/2025

🎃 Halloween is all treats, no tricks, especially for your pets! 👻

As you get ready for the spooky celebrations, take a few simple steps to keep your furry family safe and stress-free:

🍫 Keep Sweets Out of Reach: Candy, chocolate, raisins, and anything with xylitol can be dangerous for pets.
🏷️ Double-Check ID: Make sure collars, tags, and microchip info are current, just in case your pet slips out.
🕯️ Decorate with Care: Keep candles, cords, and glow sticks where curious paws can’t reach.
🤡 Keep Costumes Comfortable: Avoid anything that restricts breathing, vision, or movement.
🚪 Quiet Zones Help: Set up a calm space away from trick-or-treat traffic for pets who get nervous.
🏠 Stay Indoors: Keep pets inside to steer clear of open doors and spooky surprises.

From all of us at Tampa Bay Animal Hospitals, wishing you and your pets a safe and happy Halloween! 🖤💜🧡

10/23/2025

Every surgical procedure begins long before your pet enters the operating room.

In this video, Dr. Zatz prepares for surgery by carefully scrubbing, gloving, and gowning, each step taken with precision and purpose. These moments of preparation reflect our team’s unwavering commitment to your pet’s safety, comfort, and recovery.

That same thought and attention continue well after surgery. Your pet remains under our watchful eyes and compassionate care every step of the way from anesthesia monitoring to post-operative recovery and beyond.

At Tampa Bay Animal Hospitals, we know that surgery can feel stressful for families. That’s why we take every precaution and treat every patient as if they were our own.

💻 👉Visit our website to learn more about the Tampa Bay Animal Hospitals Difference: https://www.tampabayvets.net/https://www.tampabayvets.net/

10/15/2025

This week, we’re honoring the incredible Veterinary Technicians whose skill and compassion help drive the care at every Tampa Bay Animal Hospital.

Veterinary Technicians are the steady hands and compassionate voices that help comfort nervous pets, assist in surgery, monitor anesthesia, take X-rays, place IV catheters, run lab work, and ensure every patient receives safe, gentle, and attentive care. And these are just a few of their roles day to day! They are the masters of it all ❤️

They’re advocates for pets when they can’t speak for themselves, and their dedication shines through in every interaction with pets, their families, and our team.

Across all the Tampa Bay Animal Hospitals, from The Cat Doctors to Caladesi, our Veterinary Technician teams bring their skill, compassion, and love for animals into every interaction. Together, they make it possible for us to deliver the level of care that defines Tampa Bay Animal Hospitals.

Thank you to each and every team member who gives their all to help pets live happier, healthier lives.

Be sure to share your love for these incredibly dedicated individuals below. We know your words mean the world to them! ❤️👇

10/13/2025

At Tampa Bay Animal Hospitals, it all starts with family. The one we’ve built within our practices. That sense of belonging and support is what allows our teams to show up for the communities we love.

Recently, that connection took many forms:
🐾 North Bay Animal Hospital joined Rescue Fest, supporting local rescues and celebrating adoption.
🏒 Cheval Animal Hospital cheered on Dr. Dutton at his hockey league game, because being a team extends beyond the clinic walls.
🌊 Members of the Tampa Bay Animal Hospitals family volunteered with Surfers for Autism at Pass-A-Grille Beach, helping create joyful moments for kids and families.
🎨 The Pebble Creek Animal Hospital team spent time painting together, finding connection and creativity outside of patient care.

The care we give one another is the same care we bring to our patients and neighbors every day. This is what community looks like to us.