Veterinary Blog

Spaying or Neutering Your Cat: Benefits, Myths & What to Expect

Spaying or Neutering Your Cat: Benefits, Myths & What to Expect

Spaying or neutering your cat is one of the most responsible decisions you can make for your pet. Not only does this routine surgery prevent unexpected litters, but it also supports long-term health and helps reduce pet overpopulation across Clearwater and the greater Tampa Bay Area.

Fear Free Veterinary Care at Animal & Bird Hospital of Clearwater

Fear Free Veterinary Care at Animal & Bird Hospital of Clearwater

At Animal and Bird Hospital of Clearwater, we believe exceptional veterinary care goes beyond medical treatment, it includes protecting a pet’s emotional wellbeing. That is why we are proud to provide fear free veterinary care, an approach designed to reduce fear, anxiety, and stress during every visit.

Clearwater Veterinary Ultrasound vs X-Rays

Clearwater Veterinary Ultrasound vs X-Rays

When it comes to diagnosing health issues in dogs, cats, and other companion animals, pet owners often wonder about the difference between veterinary ultrasound vs x-rays. Understanding how each tool works—and when a veterinarian might recommend one over the other—can help you feel more confident in your pet’s care.

Importance of Pre-Visit Medications for Dogs

Importance of Pre-Visit Medications for Dogs

The health and safety of your pets is the priority of our doctors and staff at Animal and Bird Hospital of Clearwater. Coming into a veterinary office may produce severe fear and anxiety due to different and scary sights, smells and sounds.

Now Available: NexGard Plus for Complete Protection

Now Available: NexGard Plus for Complete Protection

NexGard Plus is a tasty, beef-flavored chew that combines protection against multiple parasites in one convenient dose. With just one monthly chew, your dog is protected against fleas, ticks, heartworm disease, roundworms and hookworms.

Dog Behavior: To Greet or Not to Greet?

Dog Behavior: To Greet or Not to Greet?

It is best for our dogs to learn that encountering other dogs on walks is just another routine part of the environment and nothing to get excited or anxious about. The best way to do this is not allowing on leash greetings.

Is Your Dog Protected Against Leptospirosis?

Is Your Dog Protected Against Leptospirosis?

Leptospirosis is an infectious disease that causes serious and sometimes fatal illness in dogs, other animals, and people, too. The leptospirosis bacteria are spread through the urine of infected rats, squirrels, raccoons, opossums, and other wildlife.

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