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Care Animal Clinic Lakeland 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.

Meet Merry, a super sweet and very curious 7-month-old kitty. She's interested in everything and everyone! Merry is gett...
17/11/2025

Meet Merry, a super sweet and very curious 7-month-old kitty. She's interested in everything and everyone! Merry is getting spayed today, which is her final step before she's officially ready to find her forever home.

She's the perfect age, still a playful kitten but on her way to becoming a wonderful companion.

Want to learn more about this adorable girl? Please call 863-665-2000 for all the details.

Looking for the perfect new family member? Meet Eve!This sweet 5-month-old girl (a Domestic Short Hair) is all set to fi...
17/11/2025

Looking for the perfect new family member? Meet Eve!

This sweet 5-month-old girl (a Domestic Short Hair) is all set to find her new favorite lap. She's already spayed (as of Nov 13th) and is packed with all the purrs and playtime you could ask for.

Eve is the perfect age to join a new family and grow up with you!

Ready to fall in love? Call 863-665-2000 for all the details on how to adopt Eve.

If your cat has a heart murmur, it’s natural to feel concerned. A heart murmur is an abnormal “whooshing” sound your vet...
17/11/2025

If your cat has a heart murmur, it’s natural to feel concerned. A heart murmur is an abnormal “whooshing” sound your veterinarian hears when blood flows turbulently through the heart. While it can indicate a heart problem, sometimes murmurs are harmless, especially in kittens.

What you should know:
🐾 Murmurs are graded I to VI, with higher grades being louder but not always more serious.
🐾 Middle-aged and senior cats are most commonly affected, though kittens can have temporary murmurs.
🐾 Causes include structural heart issues, anemia, fever, hyperthyroidism, or other health conditions.
🐾 Signs are often subtle: poor appetite, weight loss, breathing issues, lethargy, or pale gums.

Early detection and monitoring are key. Regular check-ups can help keep your feline friend healthy and happy! 🐱❤️

NEEDS A HOME! 💖 This 16.5-week-old kitten is all purrs, play, and snuggles. Ready for a forever family!Call 863-665-2000...
14/11/2025

NEEDS A HOME! 💖 This 16.5-week-old kitten is all purrs, play, and snuggles. Ready for a forever family!

Call 863-665-2000 for all the details.

🤔My vet always comments that my dogs teeth aren’t in the best shape but never recommends what to do to fix this problem....
14/11/2025

🤔My vet always comments that my dogs teeth aren’t in the best shape but never recommends what to do to fix this problem.

👨🏻‍⚕️As a dog owner and a veterinarian, I recognize that human animal bond required closeness – my dogs are always in my face. During these times my dogs breath the outward appearance of his teeth and gums are indictors of oral health. I know he doesn’t brush and so I have to maintain his teeth for him. If his teeth are yellow to brown colored and his breath stinks I clean them. The reason is that tarter is from bacteria are then picked up in the blood- stream and allowed to “visit” major internal organs this scenario which over a lifetime can lead to a slow deterioration of major organs.

Skunks may look adorable, but their spray is serious business, especially if your dog becomes the target! Skunks spray a...
10/11/2025

Skunks may look adorable, but their spray is serious business, especially if your dog becomes the target! Skunks spray as a defense mechanism when threatened, and they can hit from up to 15 feet away. That stinky, oily spray isn’t just unpleasant, it can irritate your dog’s eyes, skin, and even cause vomiting if ingested.

If your pup gets sprayed:
1️⃣ Stay calm and keep them outside to prevent spreading the smell indoors.
2️⃣ Control your dog safely with a leash or towel wrap, as they may be disoriented or frightened.
3️⃣ Flush their eyes gently with saline or water if the face was sprayed. Artificial tears or eye lubricant can help.
4️⃣ Remove the odor from their fur using a skunk odor removing shampoo, repeating if necessary. Towels, gloves, and clothing used should be cleaned with a vinegar solution to prevent lingering smell.
5️⃣ Monitor your dog’s health. Red, swollen eyes, drooling, vomiting, or lethargy may require a vet visit. In rare cases, exposure can cause anemia.

Skunks play an important role in our ecosystem, but keeping your furry friends safe from their defenses is key. Quick action and proper care can minimize discomfort and that lingering skunked smell!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "After visiting five different veterinary clinics and never feeling fully satisfied, I finally found the perfect p...
10/11/2025

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "After visiting five different veterinary clinics and never feeling fully satisfied, I finally found the perfect place for my fur baby, Dy'Nero! From the moment we walked into Care Animal Clinic, the entire staff was warm, caring, and genuinely attentive.

Dr. Christopher J. Carrier took his time explaining everything clearly and treated Dy'Nero as if he were his own pet. The compassion, patience, and knowledge shown by both Dr. Carrier and his team were beyond impressive. They didn't rush the appointment, answered all my questions, and made sure I understood every step of Dy'Nero care plan.

It's rare to find a clinic where you feel your pet is truly loved and cared for -- but this is it! I'm so thankful to have finally found a vet I can trust completely. If you're looking for a place that combines professionalism with genuine heart, Care Animal Clinic is the one. And the price was great especially when he knew his stuff." - Keith and Ka'rem, Yelp Review

🤔Hypothetical Question: My dog is shaking her head and scratching at its ears. Is there anything I can do?👨🏻‍⚕️Advice: E...
07/11/2025

🤔Hypothetical Question: My dog is shaking her head and scratching at its ears. Is there anything I can do?
👨🏻‍⚕️Advice: Ear disease due to any cause has three common clinical signs. You have already mentioned two of them. The third one is discomfort progressing to pain. The good news is that there is a treatable and correctable cause. The mainstay of treating ear disease is identifying the responsible agent using microscopic analysis. Second, in order for medication to be applied to the ear, exudates and waxy debris must be removed otherwise you would be medicating wax balls. A clean ear canal enhances chances of success when dealing with ear disease. Finally, video otoscopy has taken much of the guesswork out of my treatments and diagnosis of ear disease.
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🚨 ATTENTION NEW PUPPY OWNERS 🚨Protect your puppy from Parvovirus, a highly contagious and often deadly virus.Parvo is ex...
03/11/2025

🚨 ATTENTION NEW PUPPY OWNERS 🚨
Protect your puppy from Parvovirus, a highly contagious and often deadly virus.
Parvo is extremely hardy, can live for months on surfaces (like grass and sidewalks), and can be tracked into your home on your SHOES.

⚠️ WATCH FOR THESE SYMPTOMS:
- Lethargy (sudden, extreme tiredness)
- Vomiting
- Severe Diarrhea (often bloody)
- Loss of Appetite
If you see these signs, CALL YOUR VET IMMEDIATELY. This is a life-threatening emergency!

🛡️ HOW TO PROTECT YOUR PUPPY:
VACCINATE! This is the #1 defense. Your puppy is NOT fully protected until they finish their entire booster series (around 20 weeks old).
AVOID high-traffic dog areas (dog parks, pet stores, rest stops) until they are fully vaccinated.
WIPE PAWS after walks and leave your shoes at the door.

🤔Hypothetical Question: My cat is chewing and clawing at his hind end and has lost hair and developed sores in this area...
31/10/2025

🤔Hypothetical Question: My cat is chewing and clawing at his hind end and has lost hair and developed sores in this area. It seems this is all he does now. What is going on?
👨🏻‍⚕️Advice: Based on your description this is consistent with fleas allergy. While it is one thing for a pet to have fleas, it is an altogether different and worse clinical disease if an animal is allergic to the flea saliva. A flea allergic animal has a severe inflammatory reaction to the saliva of the flea after only one bite. The treatment is a vacation from fleas and depending on the severity of the sores an antibiotic may be needed. Often it is necessary to use two flea products at the same time to provide the vacation. One product is directed to the adult flea while the other is inhibiting the development of immature fleas.
Schedule your appointment today: www.careanimalclinicfl.com

Found a tick on your dog? 🐾 Don't panic, but STOP before you pull it!Removing a tick the wrong way (like squeezing its b...
27/10/2025

Found a tick on your dog? 🐾 Don't panic, but STOP before you pull it!
Removing a tick the wrong way (like squeezing its body or twisting) can actually push dangerous organisms and bacteria into your dog's bloodstream, increasing the risk of disease. 🤢
It's important to keep your cool and use the right tools. Here’s the safe way to remove a tick:
✅ GEAR UP: Put on rubber gloves and grab a tick removal tool (best!) or very fine-point tweezers. Disinfect your tool with rubbing alcohol.
✅ GET CLOSE: Part your dog's fur. Get the tool as close to your dog's skin as possible to grab the tick by its HEAD, not its body.
✅ PULL STRAIGHT UP: Pull upward with steady, even pressure. DO NOT twist or jerk. This can cause the head to break off in the skin.
✅ CLEAN & SAVE: Disinfect the bite area with rubbing alcohol. Place the tick in a sealed jar with a bit of alcohol (this kills it and saves it for your vet, just in case).
✅ MONITOR: Watch your dog for the next few weeks for any signs of illness like fever, lethargy, joint swelling, or changes in appetite.
What if the head gets stuck? Try to gently remove it with your tweezers. If you can't, don't dig! Call your veterinarian for help.
The BEST defense is prevention! Talk to your vet about the best year-round flea, tick, and heartworm protection for your dog.

Heartgard Plus is a beefy chewable that your pet takes once monthly to prevent heartworms and treat intestinal parasites...
24/10/2025

Heartgard Plus is a beefy chewable that your pet takes once monthly to prevent heartworms and treat intestinal parasites. As one of the oldest preventions, it has proven to be a very trustworthy product, which is shown in Merial’s Heartgard Plus Guarantee. Merial states, “The Plus Guarantee remains in force only when you obtain Heartgard Plus from a licensed veterinarian with whom you have a valid doctor-owner-pet relationship. If you are not satisfied with the performance of Heartgard Plus against heartworms, hookworms, and/or roundworms, all or a portion of treatment costs may be covered.” That confidence and the ease of administration of the product makes Heartgard a very popular prevention. Call us at (863) 251-5887 to discuss heartworm prevention today.

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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.