Sharing your love by giving chocolate to your furkid on Valentine’s Day or Halloween and you could end up poisoning them. That is, if the loved ones include any pets. Even small amount of theobromine, an ingredient in chocolate, can cause vomiting and restlessness in pets. Larger doses can be fatal. The Journal of the [...]

Going trick-or-treating with your pet? Be sure both of you wear reflectors for safety. Watch your pet for signs of stress (heavy panting and anxious expression). And be kind: don't share your Halloween candy with your pet. An upset stomach can occur, or even worse, your pet can get poisoned from too much chocolate. Other [...]

"Max", the schnauzer next door begins to wheeze, scratch and chew at himself at the first sign of Spring. "Kitty", the sweet tabby across the street gets an upset tummy whenever she eats a particular food. And "Ginger", your very own lovable mutt, scratches herself raw anytime she's bitten by even one flea. She even [...]

While Harmony Animal Hospital encourages pet owners to keep their cats and dogs inside at all times for their safety and health, if you or anyone you know has an outdoor pet, ensure they are brought inside during cold nights. And since we don't see many cold nights down here in the Sunshine State, we [...]

Be careful how you deck your halls! The holiday season is generally a time of family togetherness in which even our pets participate. One's thoughts generally are far from thoughts of injury; however, one must be aware of some important seasonal hazards in order to insure a happy holiday season. RIBBONS & TINSEL These are [...]

We have been busy this summer with removing fish hooks from dogs and cat’s mouths, esophagus’, and feet. Why you ask? Dogs and cats are attracted to smelly lures and yummy bait so the pets are usually brought in with a hook in its mouth or lip. If they paw at the lure, the paw [...]