Sick Pet Resources
Pet Emergencies happen. Here at Boca Veterinary Clinic, we have specific protocols in place to help get your pet to the doctor as soon as possible in emergencies. Understanding these protocols will help you and our staff to best care for your pet in times of crisis. Before you get to the Pet ER If your pet has an emergency…
Why do cats and dogs vomit or throw up? There are many reasons why animals vomit. As veterinarians, we tend to think about the causes of vomiting in two big categories: gastrointestinal causes (related to the intestines) and non-gastrointestinal causes (outside of the intestines). Some examples of gastrointestinal causes of vomiting are viral inflammation (parvovirus, distemper, adenovirus), pancreatitis, bacterial enteritis…
Uroliths are commonly referred to as “stones” and can occur in any section of the urinary tract. Bladder or urinary stones are common in both our canine and feline patients. Regardless of specific type, they occur when the urine becomes too concentrated with certain components (precursors like crystals or mucous) and the environmental conditions of the bladder are appropriate for their formulation. Two…
There are a lot of great things about living in South Florida. The beaches, the sunshine, the outdoor lifestyle, just to name a few. But being a pet owner in this wonderful community also brings its own challenges. The dangers of heat stroke are often under estimated, and the consequences can be life threatening to our four legged family members.…
What is a seizure? A seizure is a sudden, large amount electrical activity in the brain. What does it look like? This electrical activity appears in many different ways. The most common types of seizures cause an animal to fall to the side, “paddle” their limbs and lose consciousness. The seizure itself is often called the “ictal phase.” Your pet…
As the spring months fall to our rear view, frequently our office becomes filled with complaints of paw licking, scratching and head shaking. The warm fall and summer nights, beautiful floral landscapes, that we love here in South Florida can drive our four legged friends into a skin health crisis. Itchy Skin and allergies are some of the most common…