Small Animal Hospital

Pet emergency?

Ligia Ortega — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 19:38:40 +0000

The Emergency and Critical Care team headed by board-certified emergency veterinarians provides 24-hour services and critical care of seriously ill hospitalized patients in our intensive care unit.

Veterinary cancer care

Ligia Ortega — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 19:34:38 +0000

We have the best tools available to maximize the chances for a good outcome in our veterinary oncology patients. Our primary goal is to make a difference in quality of life for your companion animal.

Did you know we offer primary care?

Ligia Ortega — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 19:27:37 +0000

We offer well-pet care and dentistry to our small animal patients with direct access to specialty services right here in our hospital. We also provide routine dental cleanings and advanced dog and cat dentistry.

Orthopedic and soft tissue surgery

Ligia Ortega — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 19:24:30 +0000

The board-certified surgeons at the UF Small Animal Hospital apply state-of-the-art techniques in combination with the most sophisticated equipment available to provide for all your pet’s surgical needs.

Summer tips for pets

Ligia Ortega — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 19:09:00 +0000

• Remember that some yard plants are toxic. These include sago palm, rhododendron and azalea. Those plants and the following plants have potentially toxic side effects: lily of the valley, oleander, rosebay, foxglove and
kalanchoe. If your pet eats any of these plants, call us or your primary care veterinarian.
• Cocoa mulch has the same effects on dogs as chocolate does, which includes vomiting, diarrhea, muscle tremors, increased heart rate, hyperactivity and seizures. Avoid using cocoa mulch if you have pets.
• Dogs and cats will need more water in the hotter months, so remember to keep plenty of fresh, clean water available whether they are indoors or outdoors.
• Fireworks should not be used around pets because they are dangerous and can cause trauma.
• Remember to keep your pet on heartworm and flea preventatives all year long to prevent additional veterinary care or flea treatments.

Ocala emergency clinic opening soon

Ligia Ortega — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 19:07:21 +0000

The Pet Emergency Treatment Services clinic will open July 2. Located centrally on SW 27th Avenue, the clinic will be open 5pm-8am Monday through Friday and all day on weekends and holidays.