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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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If your pet has been shaking their head nonstop or scratching at their ears, ear mites could be the culprit. These tiny parasites are a common cause of ear irritation…
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Florida’s warm climate, high humidity, and abundant wildlife make ticks a year-round concern for pet owners, not just a summer nuisance. Unlike colder regions where tick activity slows in winter,…
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