PrimeVet Animal Hospital Blog
Why Your Dog Eats Grass?
January 19, 2018
Your best friend clearly isn't a grazing animal like a cow or goat. So you might be confused when they suddenly start munching down on blades of grass. Although there is no consensus of opinion or...
Is It Time for a Trip to the Dog Park?
January 16, 2018
With leash laws being enforced in most areas of North Florida, allowing your dog to run free is becoming increasingly restrictive. However, that is probably a good thing. Even a sidewalk stroll...
Tips for Cat Owners to Survive the Holidays
December 7, 2017
The holidays are supposed to be a joyful time of the year. However, if you want to stay out of the vet's office, you need to develop a strategy so your decorations can co-exist with your cat....
Give the Dog a Bone... or NOT!
December 5, 2017
You may remember a children's song called "This Old Man", where amongst the knick-knacks and paddy-whacks you are told to "Give the Dog a Bone". It makes sense. After all, the oldest depictions of...
Is a Vegetarian or Vegan Diet Best for Your Pet?
November 13, 2017
Although there are still a lot of unknowns as to what is the best nutritionally balanced diet for any pet, it is agreed that dogs and cats have uniquely different needs. Moreover, like their...
'Tis the Season to Think About Your Pets
November 8, 2017
With Halloween behind us, the "Holiday Season" is about to shift gears. This is the time of year that your already busy schedule becomes overloaded with lots of things to do and places to go. It...
New Evidence Supports A Unique Dog-Human Bond
October 24, 2017
In recent years, scientists have gained a much better understanding of the relationship between humans and dogs. For starters, the bond between our human ancestors and our dog's is ancient....
Program for Food-Animal Vet Care Seeks Help from Congress
October 18, 2017
To keep their livestock animals healthy and productive, our nation's farmers and ranchers have always depended on local veterinarians to provide care for food animals. Without access to adequate...
Can Your Pet Love You Back?
September 20, 2017
It doesn't take a rocket scientist to see that many pet owners love their dog, cat, bird or exotic. But, beyond an African Grey verbalizing "I love you", can your pet feel similar emotions as you...
Is Your Dog Possessed or Obsessed?
September 19, 2017
Maybe you've watch your dog as he or she snaps the air in pursuit of biting invisible things that don't appear to be there, or have listened to a neighbor's pet bark obsessively in a rhythmic...
