Does your pet exhibit any of the following symptoms?

·         Reluctance to walk, jump, or play

·         Limping

·         Not keeping up on walks

·         Difficulty getting up from a resting position

·         Yelping in pain

·         Flinching when touched

Dogs and cats can experience joint pain, which is difficult for the pets and their human companions alike. There are many courses of treatment available for joint pain including pain medications, laser therapy, supplements, treats and special foods. Since even a little extra weight can be a large contributor to joint pain, keeping your four legged friend at the proper weight can help ease joint problems.

Laser Therapy for your pet

Come join us during the month of November for specials on our Laser Therapy! The laser works great for any cats or dogs experiencing aches and pain due to old age, arthritis, hip dysplasia, and many other issues. The laser improves healing time, reduces pain, and decreases inflammation in order to make your pet more comfortable. During the month of November, Seminole Trail Animal Hospital will be offering a single treatment at a discounted price to see if these treatments are right for you and your pet! After the first treatment, one of our doctors will decide with you on a treatment schedule for your pet, as some patients require several treatments before maximum improvement can be seen. Please call 407-366-4486 to schedule your treatment, or if you have any other Laser related questions. 

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Halloween decorations

Please be careful with jack-o-lanterns, candles, fake spider webs, and other decorations.  Instead of regular candles, use the battery operated ones to light the jack-o-lanterns and other holiday items.

If your pets ingest the decorations they may become ill, and if they knock over a lit candle they may get burned or start a fire.
 
Halloween can be a fun day for all of your family members – two and four legged – if everyone remains safe.  Have a Happy Halloween!

Pets and Halloween Candy

Tell the children not to share their candy with the family pet.  Chocolate can be toxic to animals – causing vomiting, restlessness, heart issues, or even death.  If you think your dog or cat has eaten chocolate, please contact your veterinarian as soon as possible.  Wrappers and lollipop sticks should be discarded into the garbage as they can be hazardous to your pet if swallowed by causing intestinal obstructions and even perforating the intestines, which is life-threatening.

Trick-or-treating tips

If you are escorting children for trick-or-treating, leave your pets at home. Dogs can get excited and stressed when encountering all these "strange laughing, squealing" creatures and may become agitated enough to snap at a young child. If you must take your dog with you, keep it on a short non-retractable leash and away from large groups of children and other pets.

Pet costumes

If you decide to dress your pet in a costume, please make sure it is lightweight and non-constricting. Don't use rubber bands, as they can constrict blood flow if too tight, can become entangled in an animal's fur, and may even be left mistakenly on the pet. Do not leave him/her in the costume unattended as they could chew it up and ingest harmful materials or become entangled and choke.