DAMC, Author at Dunedin Animal Medical Center

X-Rays

Veterinary diagnostic imaging is the use of X-rays, ultrasounds, CT scans, and other medical imaging technology to diagnose and treat injuries and illnesses in animals. These tools help veterinary radiologists determine the proper course of treatment based on their diagnosis.

Ethylene Glycol Poisoning in Dogs

image of dog licking floor Ethylene Glycol

What to do if your Dog or Cat Ingests Ethylene Glycol Ethylene glycol is a sweet-tasting chemical used in many products, including antifreeze (coolants for motor-vehicle engines), de-icing solutions, solvents, and some cosmetics. Though it has a sweet taste, ethylene glycol is poisonous to dogs and cats. If you think your pet may have ingested…

6 Interesting Facts About Dog Teeth

Signs of Periodontal Disease in Dogs:
Red gums
Bleeding gums
Plaque
Bad breath
Blood in water or food bowls
Thick saliva
Favoring one side of the mouth
Dropping food while eating
Facial swelling
Rubbing the face with the paws or on the floor

Puppy Shots / Vaccines

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Puppy Vaccines

Puppy Vet Care, Clearwater/Dunedin

The first year of your puppy’s life is critical to his or her health. This is the time when puppies need the most veterinary care. Puppy Vet in Clearwater

How to Kill Fleas on Puppies

If a dog has fleas, then fleas will most certainly infect the puppies, as soon as they are born. This can be detrimental to the puppies and the mother, since fleas can carry tapeworm larvae or babies. If a puppy swallows a flea…

Chicks in a Box

Ever wonder where baby chicks come from? You'll be happy to know that baby chicks actually come in the mail. Once hatched, baby chickens have about 3 days worth of nourishment in their bodies. When you PRE-order baby chicks on the Internet, they are shipped almost immediately upon birth. They are shipped in special boxes,…

WHY DOES MY DOG NEED DENTAL X-RAYS?

WHY DO DOGS NEED DENTAL X-RAYS Dogs need dental x-rays for the same reason people need dental x-rays: To discover what is hidden from view. Pets cannot say “Hey Doc it hurts right over here”. Veterinarians must just stumble-upon a pet’s dental disease, sometimes with very little help from the patient. However, it is much…

Senior Dog Health

senior dog and veterinary pet care in Dunedin, Clearwater and Palm Harbor

Just as elderly people need to be aware of health issues and visit their doctors more often, aging pets benefit from more frequent visits.

Bone Loss, and the argument for teeth cleaning

image of dog teeth with tartar or bacterial plaque

For a large part of the human population, cleaning of their pet’s teeth is considered a luxury. It’s assumed that toys and treats can replace the need for regularly scheduled & routine maintenance, performed by a veterinary professional. Bone loss is something that nobody considers when they think about dental health. Pet owners consider cavities…