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Veterinary Spotlight: Do you know the signs of pet diabetes?
National Pet Diabetes Month Research shows 1 in 100 dogs and 1 in 500 cats develop diabetes during their lives, a rate which continues to increase every year. November marks Pet Diabetes Month, a national awareness movement targeted at pet owners to make them more aware of the growing prevalence of diabetes in pets. Diabetes mellitus, […]
Learn Safety Measures During Bite Prevention Month
“Ohhhhh, look at the cute doggie! Come here puppy!” It’s a phrase we have often heard exclaimed and one we have probably uttered on many occasions as we quickly approached the dog who we are sure will be thrilled to meet us. As pet lovers, too often we assume every dog and cat is approachable and friendly. […]
2015 Initiatives to Help Even More Pets
Executive Director’s Corner From the desk of Executive Director Adam Stanfield Last year was a record year for SPCA Florida. The 35-year-old agency increased adoptions by 648 pets for a total of 5,011 pets finding forever homes. Continuing to further its mission of building humane communities, SPCA Florida worked closely with its partner Polk County Animal Control […]