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At Care Animal Clinic, we provide top-notch care for dogs and cats. Our compassionate team is dedicated to offering personalized care for every pet.

From routine check-ups and surgery to boarding and grooming, we ensure your pet’s health and happiness. Welcome to Care Animal Clinic . Care Animal Clinic offers over 40 years of trained and experienced doctors and staff to give your pet the highest quality care at our state of the art medical and surgical facility. Wellness Focused - Client orientated - Striving for continual improvements to help

pets. Care Animal Clinic offers comprehensive medical and surgical care for dogs and cats of all life stages. We strive to provide complete care for our animal friends. We have put a lot of passion into making sure our procedures are the latest practices that ensure the best results for your Furry Friend. Every furry baby matters to us as if it was our own. Diagnostic based medicine, and a results oriented approach. Over 40 years of experience and a loving ,caring ,knowledgeable staff .Wellness Focused - Client orientated - Striving for continual improvements to help pets.

23/06/2025

Have you noticed your dog paying a lot of attention to a spot on their body? Are they licking, scratching, or chewing on one area? If so, this may lead to a hot spot. While hot spots are very common, it’s important to identify, diagnose and treat them quickly before they get worse.
Hot spots (also called acute moist dermatitis or pyotraumatic dermatitis) are usually caused by your dog over-licking, scratching or biting their skin. This leads to the skin becoming damaged. Bacterial infections can develop quickly once bacteria invade the area of damaged skin. You need to find and treat the resulting hot spot and whatever caused your dog to focus their grooming attention on that area in the first place.
The good news is that most hot spots will resolve in under a week with proper and prompt care. Get to your veterinarian quickly so you can stop the progression of the hot spot and ease your dog’s discomfort. They’ll perform a physical exam, and other diagnostic tests like cytology and a skin scrape to identify the underlying cause of the irritation. Once the reason for the hot spot has been identified, your dog will be started on an appropriate, individualized treatment plan.
Treatment of the hot spot itself generally includes shaving, cleaning, and disinfecting the area (with topical treatments). Your vet will instruct you to give topical or oral antibiotics, topical or oral medications to control the itch and relieve inflammation, and keep the area clean. You will also need to put your dog in an Elizabethan collar to keep your dog from licking/chewing/biting at the affected area as the skin heals.

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20/06/2025

🤔Hypothetical Question: Does it matter what I feed my pets?
👨🏻‍⚕️Advice: Yes, if you consider your dog or cat from three points of view: genetics, environment and nutrition. First consider their individual genetics. You cannot control genetically preprogrammed diseases from appearing- you may detect them early and slow the progression. Next consider that you can control their environment to a degree that in the sense that you provide shelter food and water and hopefully vaccination against deadly diseases. Finally, you can absolutely control what goes into an animal's mouth both in terms of quality and quantity.
Schedule your appointment today: www.careanimalclinicfl.com

16/06/2025

🙋‍♀️: Why is it important to maintain your dog's vaccines?
👨‍⚕️: For the health of both pets and people, one of the most important reasons to maintain your dog's vaccines is rabies protection. Rabies can be transmitted to humans and is nearly 100% fatal to both people and pets, so it's essential we do everything we can to minimize disease exposure by vaccinating your pet.
Another reason pet owners should maintain their dog's vaccinations is to avoid having to restart the vaccine series in the future, costing more time and money in the long run. Vaccines need to be re-administered on a set schedule (in many cases annually, and with some vaccines, every three years), in order to keep a sufficient level of immunity. If a pet owner chooses not to administer vaccines this year, their dogs may have to “restart” the series and require a two-dose series next year to reach effective antibody levels – negating any financial savings this year and causing an extra veterinary visit and vaccination for your dog next year.

Need to schedule a visit? Give us a call at (863) 251-5887 or visit us online at www.careanimalclinicfl.com for more information.

13/06/2025

Heartworm preventions are considered basic at-home preventative and maintenance care for dogs whose owners live in states where mosquitoes also live. What is occasionally overlooked is that these monthly preventions also serve to prevent intestinal worms.
Imagine this: Doug, lovely pup, goes for a walk and steps in grass, then later he casually grooms paws because he is a fastidious type. His casual grooming leads to the ingestion of microscopic worm eggs. Those worm eggs are tough, resilient, and proliferative and they begin to change into adult forms. This developmental period is where many heartworm preventions act - preventing the adult forms from making an impact of our dogs.
Note: Roundworm eggs can live in soil up to 11 years, Hookworms can be maintained in soil for 3-5 yrs. These are not the only culprits dogs face but definitely are more common.

For more information on Heartworm preventative, give us a call today at (863) 251-5887 or visit us online to schedule an appointment: http://careanimalclinicfl.com/

09/06/2025

Cats are funny creatures. One minute they want their space, and the next, they want to cuddle up on your lap. (Or, they completely ignore you until it’s dinner time.) While it may sometimes seem like your cat couldn’t care less about you, they actually form bonds with us and become attached to us.

Ways to Protect the Bond With Your Cat
😺Limit Stress in the Home: Events that cause you to feel stressed (like moving, the holidays, a new baby, or a new pet) can cause your cat stress, too. Try to keep your cat’s routine as normal as possible and respect their need for attention or space.
😺Be Aware of Cat Illnesses: If your cat becomes ill or has a painful condition like osteoarthritis or dental disease, they may start to act differently, including shying away from you. If your cat is acting differently than normal, they may be in pain. Helping to manage their pain or illness can help them return to their normal selves, and help you rebuild the bond with your cat.
😺Keep Them Healthy: Bring them for their regular wellness check-ups with your veterinarian to help keep them healthy and parasite-free. Take steps to ensure a stress-free trip before you head to the vet.
😺Watch Out for Inappropriate Behavior: The bond between you and your cat can be strained if your cat is scratching things they shouldn’t or acting aggressively. Providing your cat ample scratching posts, lots of exercise, and respecting their boundaries can help them control their unwanted behavior.
😺Pay Attention if They’re Going Outside Their Litter Box: If your cat is peeing or pooping outside of their litter box, it can mean a medical problem, stress, or a problem with their litter box set up. Whatever the cause, it can certainly damage your bond with your cat. Be sure to provide them with ample litter boxes (the number of cats you have plus one) and take steps to decrease stress. If those steps don’t work, it’s time to talk with your veterinarian to see if there may be a medical reason.

If you detect a change in your cat’s “normal”, don’t hesitate to seek professional veterinary care.
📞(863) 251-5887
🔍www.careanimalclinicfl.com

06/06/2025

🤔Hypothetical Question: I have a one-and-a-half-year dog that is vomiting and has diarrhea. Can I wait until next week to bring her in?

👨🏻‍⚕️Advice: No. In general, if your pet is not feeling well and is vomiting or has diarrhea, she should see a veterinarian. Vomiting and diarrhea are associated with a host of problems and the combination is collectively called gastroenteritis. Gastroenteritis can be a result of something as simple as dietary indiscretion or cause serious fluid losses and electrolyte imbalances – dehydration. If prolonged, it can lead to shock, which will ultimately involve the entire cardiovascular system and if untreated will result in the death of your pet.

📞 (863) 251-5887
🔍 www.careanimalclinicfl.com

02/06/2025

Did you know that just one bite from an infected mosquito could put your dog at risk for heartworm disease? An infected mosquito bites your dog and infects it with larvae. The heartworms mature inside your dog, living in blood vessels and the heart, and can cause permanent damage. Even indoor pets can become infected and get heartworm disease, so it's important to do everything you can to prevent it.

Topical Mosquito Repellants for Dogs and Cats
There are products available for dogs that repel mosquitoes (such as collars). However, just using a repellent alone will not prevent heartworm disease. To make sure your pet is protected from heartworm disease, ask your veterinarian to recommend a heartworm preventative.

Unfortunately, there are no safe prescription repellants for cats. Since there's also no treatment for heartworm disease in cats, it's very important to keep your cat on heartworm prevention and implement environmental controls to repel mosquitoes.

* Mosquito-repelling Yard Options
* Eliminate Stagnant Water
* Attract Mosquito-Eating Birds
* Attract Dragonflies
* Professional Outdoor Mosquito Control

Keeping mosquitoes away aids in the prevention of heartworm disease especially when combined with a heartworm preventative. Have a question about heartworm prevention? Give us a call at (863) 251-5887 to speak to our staff today!

30/05/2025

Eyes have a limited reaction pattern to problems or conditions. Luckily many eye issues and diseases can be well defined by simple tests.
There is a battery of tests that define the standard of care for ophthalmic issues. A fluorescein stain, Schirmer tear test, and tonometry can establish a thorough diagnosis and treatment plans.
Each test is an important measure of corneal health, ocular pressure and effective tear film. For any "red' eye" this should be any veterinarians minimum database for diagnostics.
The common eye issues are corneal ulcer/abrasion, keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eyes), and glaucoma.
Concerned about your dog’s eyes? Give us a call today at (863) 251-5887 or visit us online to schedule an appointment: http://careanimalclinicfl.com/

23/05/2025

🤔Why should I have my dog vaccinated every single year?
👨🏻‍⚕️The reason dogs and cats are vaccinated every year is to re-stimulate their immune system to certain diseases. There is evidence that there is immunity from last year, measured as a titer, still circulated in the bloodstream but there is no definite proof that this immunity is still functional. Which simply means protection from specific diseases is not as secure as when we booster. The diseases that our dogs are typically vaccinated against are, in the least, severely debilitating if not deadly. As we have seen with the reoccurrence of smallpox and measles in people, we recognize that certain diseases are able to have outbreaks and pose serious medical problems. As in any vaccination protocol, the decision to give a booster is made with a risk-reward point of view. For example, three-year rabies is for the infrequently exposed pet like the house cat.
Schedule your appointment today: www.careanimalclinicfl.com

19/05/2025

There are several reasons why your dog may have a rash on their belly. Having the cause diagnosed is important for proper treatment and future prevention.

Causes of a rash on a dog’s belly include:
🐶Skin infections. A bacterial or fungal infection can develop and spread when the skin barrier becomes compromised. This can occur from a cut or abrasion, trauma, or excess moisture.
🐶Skin allergies. Environmental and food allergies can lead to scratching, causing trauma to the skin. This damage to the skin can lead to skin infections, with signs such as itchy bumps and rashes. When not addressed early, the condition can worsen quickly.
🐶Parasites. A rash can develop on your dog’s belly from a reaction to flea bites (called flea allergy dermatitis), mites (called demodectic or sarcoptic mange), mosquitoes, or ticks. The irritation can expose your dog to additional infections from bacteria or yeast.
🐶Hormonal conditions. Certain underlying medical conditions, such as Cushing’s disease or hypothyroidism, can initially show up as hair loss and belly rashes from secondary skin infections. The hormonal imbalances that these conditions create affect your dog’s immune system and ability to fight infection, as well as hair growth.
🐶Environmental irritants. Dogs can develop belly rashes because of contact dermatitis, an allergic reaction to substances that touch the skin. The relatively hairless belly in most dogs predisposes this area to contact dermatitis. Potential irritants include plants such as poison ivy, pine needles, grasses, mulch, household cleaners, carpet fresheners, shampoos, or other irritants when they touch the skin.
🐶Heat. Some dogs exposed to very hot conditions can develop a rash in skin folds. This can be seen more frequently in overweight dogs and dogs with many skin folds. If not addressed early, this rash can quickly worsen into a significant skin infection with oozing and smelly pimples and scabs.
The underlying cause of the rash will determine your dog’s treatment protocol. Contact us today to schedule an appointment:
📞 (863) 251-5887
🔍 www.careanimalclinicfl.com

16/05/2025

Flea season! Well, it never really went away to be clear. Fleas can proliferate and exist in Florida’s climate year round. The little beasties have an extremely long history, and thus far, the human race has not managed to eradicate them. Current estimates suggest that 33% of all dogs and cats have an intense allergic reaction to one single flea bite. Scooting bottoms, licking about the tail and a**s, gnawing at the groin are reasonable suggestions that flea allergy is at play with your pet. Thankfully there are some decent oral medicines that are made this century to help reduce your pet's exposures.

📞 (863) 251-5887
🔍 www.careanimalclinicfl.com

12/05/2025

Preventing Mats in Your Cat’s Hair
Prevention is always the best option for keeping mats at bay, and it’s pretty simple.

😺Brush your cat daily. Even if it’s just one area each day, that’s fine. Brushing will limit the formation of mats and help you catch them early, so they’ll be much easier to work through with a brush or comb.
😺Consider a short cut. Having your cat’s hair trimmed shorter means it isn’t long enough to mat, but keep in mind this can impact their ability to keep warm in cooler temperatures.
😺Keep the backend clean. A messy posterior means more nasty stuff that can stick in the hair and start the matting process. An unscented, hypoallergenic pet wipe is an easy way to clean the backside. It’s also helpful to give your cat a sanitary cut where the longer hair is shaved around this messy area. You can have your groomer do this for all your cat’s sensitive matting areas (chest, inner thighs, etc.)
😺Use the right tools. Different brushes and combs do different things. Talk with your veterinarian or groomer about the best way to brush your cat at home. If you’re using a tool with metal prongs, make sure they’re not too sharp.

📞 (863) 251-5887
🔍 www.careanimalclinicfl.com

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Care Animal Clinic offers over 40 years of trained and experienced doctors and staff to give your pet the highest-quality care in our state-of-the-art medical and surgical facility. Care Animal Clinic offers comprehensive medical and surgical care for dogs and cats of all life stages. We strive to provide complete care for our animal friends. We have put a lot of passion into making sure our procedures are the latest practices that ensure the best results for your furry friend. Every furry baby matters to us as if it was our own. Diagnostic based medicine and a results-oriented approach.