At Paws & Claws Veterinary Hospital in Tallahassee, we frequently see "scooting" cases, especially during peak Florida allergy seasons when skin inflammation is at its highest. While the behavior can…
If your dog has been acting "off", perhaps lethargic one day and fine the next, it can be incredibly frustrating and sometimes difficult to make a diagnosis. One of the…
You should never give your pet human medication without direct veterinary approval. Common over-the-counter drugs like Tylenol, Advil, and Aleve can cause life-threatening kidney failure, liver damage, or severe gastrointestinal…
If your dog or cat is squinting, has a cloudy eye, or sudden redness, it should be treated as a medical emergency. Unlike a minor skin scratch or a brief…
The Quick Answer: What is FLUTD? Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD) is an umbrella term used to describe several conditions that affect a cat’s bladder and urethra, including urinary…
As our beloved pets in Tallahassee live longer, healthier lives, the PCVH team is seeing an increase in cases of age-related cognitive decline. If your senior pup is acting "a…
Every pet owner knows that heart-sinking feeling when a gate is left unlatched, or a collar slips off during a walk. While we rely on tags and collars as a…
Cat Enrichment: Keeping Indoor Cats Happy in Tallahassee While staying indoors protects our cats from Tallahassee hazards, like the busy traffic on Bradfordville Road or encounters with local wildlife, an…
Rabies is a deadly viral disease that affects the nervous systems of mammals - including dogs, cats, wildlife, and people - and once symptoms appear it is always fatal. The…
Hookworms are one of the most common - and potentially dangerous - intestinal parasites affecting dogs and cats. These tiny worms attach to the lining of the intestines and feed…