Back-to-school season means new schedules, busy mornings, after-school activities, and plenty of changes around the house. While families adjust to the new routine, dogs and cats have some adjusting to…
Hurricane season is a familiar part of life in Florida, but preparing for a storm means thinking about more than your home and family - you also need a plan…
When your dog or cat suddenly starts acting differently, it can be difficult to know whether you should wait, schedule a veterinary appointment, or seek emergency care immediately. Some symptoms…
Does your dog become anxious, destructive, or vocal when you leave the house? You’re not alone. Separation anxiety is one of the most common behavioral concerns in dogs, and it…
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…
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…