"Dr. Delgado is compassionate and caring, and so is everyone at Dunedin Animal Medical Center. "
- Olga Petersen
DAMC Client
Nov. 30, 2024
"Dr. Delgado is compassionate and caring, and so is everyone at Dunedin Animal Medical Center. "
- Olga Petersen
DAMC Client
Nov. 30, 2024
Veterinary Services
Our state-of-the-art facility offers a comprehensive range of veterinary services designed to meet the unique needs of each animal that walks through our doors. From routine check-ups and vaccinations to advanced diagnostics and surgical procedures, our dedicated team of professionals is equipped with the knowledge, experience, and compassion to provide the highest standard of care.
Prevention is the cure for illness.
Pet wellness exams help identify small issues before they become problems.
Skin conditions are common in pets and can usually be resolved in a few visits to the vet.
X-rays, ultrasounds, bloodwork, urinalysis and fecal studies are ways we find the underlying cause of illness.
Our veterinary doctors perform at the highest level to ensure that your pet heals quickly.
Our veterinarians are skilled in all aspects of animal dentistry, to ensure the highest quality care.
Any concern about your pet’s health warrants, at minimum, a call to your veterinarian.
Our surgeons treat diseases and injuries of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and other skeletal structures.
Spaying and neutering is just as much about GOOD HEALTH as it is about population control.
Pet Boarding and Dog Kennels
Dunedin Animal Medical Center & Pet Resort has the cleanest and safest pet boarding facilities in Tampa Bay.
Cat and dog boarding is available, with over 100 dog kennels to handle peak travel seasons, like Christmas. Our facilities feature:
Parvo is Still An Issue
Many people may think that since the parvo vaccine was developed nearly 40 years ago, that parvo isn’t an issue anymore. Nothing could be further from the truth. Parvo is every puppy and dog owner’s worst nightmare, and it’s easily remedied with a vaccine, but many people still don’t get it. Because of that, in just a few days, a…
Ear Infections in Dogs
Ear infections in dogs are painful. Many dogs will shake their head and scratch their ears trying to relieve the discomfort. The ears often become red and inflamed and develop an offensive odor.
Intestinal Issues in Dogs
Intestinal Issues in dogs arise from a variety of sources, and can be food, object or microbial related. It’s common for owners to buy toys or treats for their pets, while rarely considering the complications that could arise from them. “Many pets come into our hospital due to complications arising from foreign objects in their stomachs”, says Dr. John Hodges,…
Anal Glands EXPRESSION
Is your dog doing the ‘butt-scootin’ boogie’? If you don’t address it soon, it could end up being a very expensive endeavor – to their health and your wallet. What are ANAL GLANDS? Anal glands are located on either side, and just below the anus of your pet. They excrete a scent that identifies your animal to other animals, telling…
Sepsis and Septic Shock in Dogs
Sepsis is an infection which overwhelms the body, resulting in severe inflammation. Without treatment, it can escalate into Septic Shock, causing multi-organ failure (kidneys, lungs, liver).
Symptoms and Treatments of Pancreatitis in Dogs
Most causes of pancreatitis in dogs is unknown. However, several risk factors have been discovered. It appears that Miniature Schnauzers have a genetic predisposition to pancreatitis. Other studies have show this tendency in…
Cushing’s Disease in Dogs
Cushing’s disease results when the body produces too much of a hormone called cortisol. Cortisol is produced and stored by the adrenals, two small glands that sit on top of the kidneys. Dogs, cats, and horses, as well as humans, can get Cushing’s disease. It is more commonly found in dogs than in cats or horses.
Worms in Dogs, Intestinal Parasites
Intestinal parasites are parasites that live inside the host animal’s gastrointestinal tract. Examples include worms, like roundworms, whipworms, hookworms, tapeworms and protozoa, such as, giardia and coccidia.
What is Gastroenteritis?
What is Gastroenteritis? Gastroenteritis refers to inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, meaning the stomach and the intestines. It can be caused by infection with bacteria, viruses, parasites, medications, or even new foods. The condition often causes abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, and/or other clinical signs. What are the signs of gastroenteritis? Most dogs with gastroenteritis will have intermittent episodes of vomiting and…
How Does An Aural Hematoma Occur?
An ear infection can quickly evolve from an uncomfortable itch into an aural hematoma, as quick as a head a head shake. That’s why it’s important to address ear irritation as soon as it’s recognized. An aural hemotoma is a collection of blood (blood blister) between the ear cartilage and the skin. It usually a self-inflicted wound, resulting from…
What is the MDR1 Gene Mutation?
Dogs that have a mutation in the MDR1 gene, which inhibits their ability to remove certain drugs from the brain and can lead up to a buildup of toxins, may have severe adverse reactions to some common drugs, including seizures, tremors, disorientation, blindness, lack of muscle control or even death.
Dunedin Animal Medical Center
Serving the local communities of Clearwater, Dunedin, Belleair, Belleair Beach, Belleair Bluffs, Indian Rocks Beach, Largo, Oldsmar, Palm Harbor, Safety Harbor, Tarpon Springs, East Lake, Feather Sound, Greenbriar, Harbor Bluffs, Ozona, Crystal Beach, Curlew, Highpoint, Ridgecrest, Lealman, West Lealman, Seminole, Indian Shores, North Redington Beach, Redington Beach, Redington Shores, South Highpoint, Baskin, & Walsingham.