Check the Chip!

August 15th is National Check the Chip Day. Increase your chances of having your pet reunited with your family by confirming that your contact information is accurate with the microchip registry and your veterinarian. Unfortunately, lost pets frequently cannot make it back to their home because the contact information for the family is out of date. For most companies it is very easy to change or update any necessary data, just by calling them or visiting their website!

Back to school!

There are a lot of "new" things that will be happening. New clothes, new teachers, and a new schedule. Our pets will also go through a transition, since they had extra attention during summer vacation. With the few weeks left, consider gradually introducing your pet to short periods of separation, so it is not an abrupt change.

If your dog or cat is suddenly having “accidents,” barking or howling more often, pacing or digging or trying to break out of the yard, it may be a sign that the animal is having a hard time adjusting to the new school schedule. With nothing to do, pets are forced to find ways to entertain themselves, which may lead to changes in behavior!

Check out our new Home Delivery Program!

We all have a very long "To Do List," and our team would like to help you! We are very excited to offer you the same quality medicine from our hospital delivered to your home. Hundreds of products are available, including:

• Flea, Tick & Heartworm Preventatives
• Prescription Drugs
• Nutritional Products
• Maintenance and Prescription Foods

You can set it up for auto shipments and also for a reminder program. The home delivery service offers the convenience of monthly single doses as well! Simplify your life by checking it out at www.seminoletrail.com.

We are pleased to announce a new addition to our team!

Dr. Summer Westbrook's first day as our new Associate was July 15th and she is looking forward to meeting you and your pets. Please help us welcome her to our team! 

 

Dr. Westbrook is originally from McComb, Mississippi and completed undergraduate school with a Bachelor of Animal & Dairy Sciences in 2006 at Mississippi State University. She attended graduate school for a Master of Science with a special interest in public health and food safety. She then received her veterinary degree from Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2012. Dr. Westbrook also completed a Small Animal Rotating Internship at Affiliated Veterinary Specialists in Maitland, Florida.

Dr. Westbrook has two dogs of her own - Hercules, an English Bulldog and Hershey, a chocolate lab. She is an avid college football fan, loves to read and is an outdoor sportsman.

Did you know that dogs can sniff out a dangerous drop in blood sugar in a diabetic owner?

The dog alerts the owner by pawing, licking, whining, or barking until the person takes action. There have even been trained dogs placed as diabetic service pets. Their nose for hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) is correct up to 90% of the time!

Are your pet's ears dirty?

Would you like to see how to clean your pet's ears in just a few easy steps? Watch a video on our YouTube channel to learn!

Giving flowers for Mother's Day?

There are a large variety of pretty but poisonous flowers and plants that can be found in your home and garden.  Please keep them out of your pets reach until you can verify with your local nursery that it is safe for your dog or cat.Your fur baby's reaction to ingesting a toxic plant can be fairly mild, or he/she may become dehydrated, suffer from vomiting and diarrhea or worse.  If your pet has eaten some dangerous greenery, please contact us immediately at 407-366-4486, the Pet Poison Hotline at 800-213-6680, or the Veterinary Emergency Clinic at 407-644-4449.

Visit our website www.seminoletrail.com for a list of common plants to keep away from your pet.