The 1-year-old Bassett Hound/Bulldog’s eyes darted around, actively seeking out shelter. Her lip was sliced and there were wounds on her mouth and across her eye. Her white and gray coat was blood stained. Thankfully for the startled and injured stray, two SPCA Florida staff members crossed her path, rescuing her from a potentially devastating […]
Thanks to a $10,000 grant from Bissell Foundation, SPCA Florida has reduced the pit bull population in a humane manner by providing more than 60 affordable spay/neuter surgeries to pit bulls of low-income residents. Skyler, Alma Mendez’ 6-month old Pit Bull Terrier recently benefitted from the grant, which provides a $50 discount to income-qualified Polk […]
Puppies will be puppies! That was exactly the case with 2-month-old Hound Mix, Mason who arrived at SPCA Florida’s McClurg Animal Medical Center with burns on his muzzle because he chewed into a live electrical wire. Unwilling to pay the treatment cost, Mason’s guardians surrendered him to SPCA Florida. Veterinary staff immediately gave Mason a […]
As daily thunderstorms rumble across the sunshine state, many anxious pets whine, whimper or hide under the bed. In some situations the loud noises and flashing light can cause excessive fear, resulting in nervous behaviors such as trembling and panting. Distressed animals natural response to flee from what they interprets as a threatening situation may […]
Gizmo arrived at SPCA Florida experiencing severe vomiting. Suspecting a foreign body, veterinary staff immediately took x-rays, which came back clear. Knowing the limitation of the two dimensional images, SPCA Florida veterinarian Dr. Miller moved forward with the ultrasound machine. Sure enough, in the three dimensional image he spotted the source of the 3-year-old Chihuahua’s […]
It Only Takes One Mosquito Bite, Even Indoor Pets are at Risk April is National Heartworm Awareness Month and SPCA Florida is addressing the top 3 myths surrounding this potentially fatal, but preventable disease. So what is a heartworm? It’s a parasitic worm that lives in the heart and pulmonary arteries of an infected animal. The […]
When someone mentions puppies, images of wiggly, bouncy fur balls with sweet puppy breath often come to mind. Unfortunately, all too often SPCA Florida staff members see vastly contrasting images—puppies vomiting or experiencing extreme weight loss and lack of appetite, puppies fighting for their lives because they weren’t properly protected against Canine Parvovirus (CPV). Parvovirus […]
When the 2-year-old Pit Mix arrived her uterus was being pushed out of her body. The stray dog was post-partum, though no puppies were found. Luckily good Samaritans rescued her and brought her into SPCA Florida for immediate treatment. “Prolapses are not uncommon post-partum, but they are incredibly painful and can restrict blood flow and […]
Guarding Your Pets Against Holiday Hazards Today SPCA Florida saw its first chocolate ingestion patient of the season. This time of year is fun and festive, but can also be very dangerous to our four-legged friends. From tempting flickering candle flames and sparkling tree lights to potentially toxic holiday foods and beverages, be aware of […]
We all look forward to summer and the fun activities it brings. The kids are home, the birds are chirping, the sun is shining (we hope!) and there just seems to be such a bright, exciting and fresh outlook on everything. Summer is a very busy time though and we all get into a summer […]
BY TINA GRAVESON SPCA Florida Animal Training Specialist Preparing for the holidays and catching the big sales could put your pet in direct competition with your time and your attention. Here are five tips to get your pet ready for a busy schedule and busy household: Have a new toy or bone handy when you […]
Thanksgiving offers many temping and dangerous treats for pets. SPCA Florida Veterinarian Dr. Rachel Bouton shares tips to avoid an emergency animal hospital visit: 1. Breakfast – A lot of holiday sweet breads and rolls contain raisins and grapes, which are toxic to dogs. “Even just a few can result in acute kidney failure,” said […]
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