Welcome to Our Hospital
We look forward to meeting you and your pets at VCA St. Petersburg Animal Hospital. Everyone here believes that prevention is the best medicine and that early disease detection is the best way to ensure a long and happy life for your pet family members. We are proud to be a part of VCA Animal Hospitals, where your pet’s health is our top priority and excellent service is our goal.
Our pet motel’s renovations are completed! We know that your pet will enjoy the new look and feel of their home away from home while you are away. We also offer warm massaging baths with our HydroSurge bathing system. Your pet can enjoy all the luxuries of a day at the spa. Come see us today.
Local Medical Issues
Canine Flu Alert!Many of our clients have asked about the threat of canine influenza to their dogs. Canine flu is a highly contagious respiratory virus with nearly all dogs that are exposed becoming infected within a few days after exposure. This disease is highly contagious, so dogs that are around other dogs (boarding, grooming, dog shows, dog parks, contact with neighbors’ dogs) are at increased risk.
About 80% of exposed dogs will go on to develop signs. Typical symptoms resemble those of kennel cough: a persistent cough (often accompanied by a nasal discharge). Some dogs go on to develop pneumonia and can become critically ill.
A new vaccine is available that can help reduce this risk. Please schedule an appointment today with one of our VCA veterinarians to discuss this emerging threat to your dog.
Did you know that 85% of dogs and 70% of cats over the age of three have some form of periodontal disease? Dogs and cats can’t brush their teeth every day like we can, so they rely on their health care teams to keep their teeth and gums healthy and free of disease. Proper periodontal treatments require pets to be under anesthesia to properly remove the plaque and tartar.
All precautions are taken to ensure that your pet is healthy for the procedure, and they are monitored continuously until your pet is ready to go home. The bacteria that forms the plaque and tartar on your pet’s teeth can spread to other vital organs in the body, causing heart, liver, and kidney disease. Removal of this bacteria is an essential part of a wellness program for a happy healthy pet.
Daily tooth brushing at home is ideal, but other options are available, including a weekly application of a product called OraVet and a diet called t/d, from Hill’s.
Ask us how we can help you accomplish you health care goals for your pet today.
