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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.

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

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.

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.

20/10/2025

Why Does My Vet Want a Urine Sample? 🐾
Ever wonder why your veterinarian asks for a urine sample from your pet? That little sample is a powerhouse of information!
A routine urinalysis is a key part of your pet's wellness. It gives us a deep look into their health and can help us detect painful, costly, or even life-threatening diseases before your pet shows any signs.
A urinalysis helps us check for: 🔬 Kidney function & hydration 🧪 Diabetes (by checking for glucose) 🦠 Urinary tract infections (bacteria) 💎 Painful crystals or bladder stones 🩺 Liver issues & more
Did you know? The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) recommends a baseline urinalysis for young pets, annually for mature pets, and every 6-12 months for seniors.
Don't skip this simple, powerful test! Ask us about a urinalysis at your pet's next wellness exam.

17/10/2025

Our Dignity At Home service allows pet owners to choose the comfortable surroundings of home to say their last goodbyes. We take care of everything for you to reduce the amount of stress and anxiety this decision can cause for many pet owners. Your pet’s ashes are returned to you in a wooden urn with a name plate, hair clipping, and paw print you can display to honor your beloved pet.
We can help you make the best end of life decision for your pet. Give us a call at (863) 251-5887 to speak to our professional staff or visit us online at www.athome-dignity.com for more information on our services.

13/10/2025

Nearly 40% of dogs suffer from osteoarthritis (OA) pain, but because the signs are so subtle, it often goes completely undetected. Don't let common myths keep your best friend from living a comfortable, happy life.

Here are three key truths every dog owner should know:

🐾 Pain is often silent. Instead of crying or limping, dogs with OA pain may just seem "lazier," have trouble getting up, or constantly lick a joint.

🐾 It's not just an "old dog" disease. OA can begin in dogs as young as 8 months old. What many owners think is just "slowing down" is actually a sign of chronic pain.

🐾 It IS manageable! While there's no cure, OA can be successfully managed with weight control, proper exercise, and safe, effective medications from your vet.

Being your dog's advocate starts with knowing the facts. If you've noticed any changes in your dog's mobility or routine, it's time for a conversation with your veterinarian.

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10/10/2025

🤔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

07/10/2025

Does your dog suffer from constant itching, head shaking, or a musty "corn chip" odor? These are classic signs of a yeast infection, one of the most frustrating skin conditions for our furry friends.
A yeast infection isn't just a surface-level problem. It's an overgrowth of the natural fungus on your dog's skin, almost always caused by an underlying condition like:
✅ Allergies (food or environmental)
✅ Hormonal disorders
✅ A suppressed immune system
Commonly affected areas include the ears, paws, belly, and any skin folds.
Because the root cause must be treated, a trip to the vet is essential. They can perform tests to confirm the infection and create a targeted treatment plan, which might include medicated shampoos, topical treatments, or oral anti-fungals.

Don't wait for the itch to get worse! A proper diagnosis is the first step to a happy, comfortable pup. Give us a call today at (863) 251-5887 or visit us online to schedule an appointment: www.careanimalclinicfl.com

03/10/2025

🤔My new puppy seems difficult to house train. What can I do?
👨🏻‍⚕️Critical to your success in house training a puppy is constant throughout the day and over several months. Puppies can be easily trained if given a schedule for success. This means that they go out at the same times every day of the week. If you like to sleep in on the weekends, then for the next several weeks you must give this up. As your puppy ages, he will be able to hold his urine for a little longer each week, 8 hours at 12 weeks of age. Another area to address is feeding schedules. Offer food at fixed times and expect young puppies to need to go potty 1-45 minutes after eating. When your puppy does use the bathroom outside, then praise them lavishly.
Have another question? Give us a call today at (863) 251-5887 or visit us online to schedule an appointment: http://careanimalclinicfl.com/

29/09/2025

Did you know ticks are a year-round threat to our dogs? Just one bite from an infected tick can transmit serious diseases like Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, and ehrlichiosis.
The best defense is prevention!
✅ Check your dog for ticks daily, especially after they've been outside.
✅ Keep your yard tidy by trimming grass and removing leaf piles.
✅ Talk to your vet about the best year-round tick prevention product for your pup.
Early detection is key. Stay vigilant and keep your best friend safe! 🐾

Give us a call today at (863) 665-2000 or visit us online to schedule an appointment: careanimalclinicfl.com

26/09/2025

🤔Hypothetical Question: My cat sneezes and coughs in fits and seems to struggle to breathe. He does this periodically and doesn't seem to have any other problems other than these episodes. Sometimes it worries me, should I bring him in?

👨🏻‍⚕️Advice: Your cat sounds like it may be affected by feline asthma. By itself, asthma is a manageable disease for cats. As in humans, there is no cure for it, but the severity of the life-threatening episodes can be controlled. The exact cause of asthma in cats is not known, but the reason cats are susceptible is due to increased muscles in the walls of the bronchioles and higher numbers of mucus-secreting cells. The muscles spasm and the muscles cells secrete and close off the smaller airways causing these fits, obviously, if enough airways are closed off then possibility for suffocation exists. Multiple medical managements are available.
Give us a call today at (863) 251-5887 or visit us online to schedule an appointment: www.careanimalclinicfl.com

22/09/2025

One drop of blood tells a thousand tales about your pet's health. 🩸🔬 A Complete Blood Count (CBC) is a simple test that gives us a sneak peek inside their body to make sure everything is working as it should.

🔴 Red Cells: Checks for anemia & oxygen flow.
⚪️ White Cells: Their infection-fighting superheroes!
🩹 Platelets: Ensures they can stop bleeding properly.

This routine test helps us spot hidden issues EARLY, which means a better chance for a speedy recovery and a longer, happier life for them. Is your pet due for a check-up? Ask us about their annual blood work!

Give us a call today at (863) 665-2000 or visit us online to schedule an appointment: careanimalclinicfl.com

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Tuesday	07:30 - 17:30
Wednesday	07:30 - 12:30
Thursday	07:30 - 17:30
Friday	07:30 - 17:30
Saturday	08:00 - 12:30

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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.