Pets

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Like dogs, cats need regular vet visits. It’s important for your veterinarian to monitor your cat’s health and take preventative measures.

Like humans, a healthy lifestyle is a critical component of pet health and a key to longevity. Tips to keep your pet healthy:

A new, more convenient resource for animals and pet owners has opened in Palm Harbor. SPCA Tampa Bay’s Animal Resource Center, 34088 U.S. Highway 19 N, is now providing services in north Pinellas County.

Places that are fun for you can be stressful for your dog. The sights, sounds and smells are unfamiliar, which can cause anxiety for your pet.

Chico the Chihuahua arrived at the SPCA Tampa Bay Veterinary Center after injuring his two front legs. He needed splints for his fractures and many vet visits, but his owners didn’t have the ability to provide this care.

Accidents happen to everyone, including our pets. It’s important to keep a pet first-aid kit in your home in case of emergency.

Cats and dogs might immediately come to mind as a family pet, but they aren’t always the best fit for every family. Not every family has the time or space to care for a cat or dog.

When thinking of financial institutions, your mind may go to money and suits, not people and puppies. But Achieva Credit Union is breaking the mold of financial institutions having stiff cultures.

Spaying or neutering pets prevents accidental litters, resulting in fewer homeless animals in shelters. It’s the single most impactful thing you can do to help homeless pets in our community.

A new year means a new set of New Year’s resolutions. Consider your pet’s health and behavior as you begin to think about the changes you want to make this year.

Regular veterinary visits are an important part of your pet’s health. But some pets have anxiety about visiting the vet because it’s full of new and unfamiliar sights, smells, people and actions.

Regular veterinary visits are an important part of your pet’s health. But some pets have anxiety about visiting the vet because it’s full of new and unfamiliar sights, smells, people and actions.

SPCA Tampa Bay cares for more than 8,000 animals every year, and is always looking for ways to help more pets.

Dental care is an important aspect of pets’ health, but it’s sometimes overlooked.

Holistic medicine isn’t just for people: Alternative therapies are also becoming popular for pets.

Too much time in the sun can put pets at risk for heatstroke. It’s critical to know how to protect your pet from the nearly inescapable heat.

The time to prepare your family for a hurricane is now, but it’s important not to forget about your pets.

It can be a challenge to teach children important life skills like responsibility, compassion and critical thinking. But here’s something that could help: SPCA Tampa Bay uses kids’ interest in animals to teach these key life skills during weeklong summer camps.

Pinellas Partners for Pets, a partnership between Pinellas County Animal Services, SPCA Tampa Bay, Humane Society of Pinellas, Pet Pal Animal Shelter and Friends of Strays, recently shared some good news from the 2018 Pinellas County Animal Report.

When Saritza Sanchez evacuated from Puerto Rico to Florida during Hurricane Maria last year, she and her husband refused to abandon their five dogs. So her husband stayed, despite a lack of water or electricity, as she moved to Tampa to pursue job opportunities.

Take a moment out of your busy work day to de-stress and help animals in your community. SPCA Tampa Bay now offers “Whiskers at Work” playdates to Tampa Bay area businesses.

More and more workplaces are allowing pets, with the idea they create more of a family atmosphere. If your workplace allows furry friends, here are a few tips you should consider:

Issues with our pets’ ears can cause them itchiness and pain, so it’s important to take preventive measures.

Having children and pets in the home is totally doable with the right planning. Some keys to teaching your child to be a responsible pet owner:

Looking for love this Valentine’s Day? SPCA Tampa Bay is hosting a singles event for animal lovers, with a hilarious “Dating Game” spin off starring SPCA shelter pups, a meow-mixer, specialty drinks, appetizers, prizes and a chance at “FUR-ever” love!

While you may already take your pets to the vet regularly, here are three health tips that vets encourage all pet parents to follow:

New Year’s resolutions aren’t just for humans. There are things you can commit to in the new year to help make 2018 your pet’s happiest, healthiest year yet.

As you decorate for the holidays, make sure your décor is safe for your pets:

As dogs age, they often deal with many of the same ailments that older humans endure, like arthritis, back and neck pain, diabetes and other causes of chronic pain. Medications and supplements can help, but acupuncture can also be a good option to control pain in older dogs.