Pensacola’s warm climate, wooded neighborhoods, wetlands, and thicker landscaping provide a natural habitat for snakes. Most snakes want to avoid people and pets, but an encounter can happen quickly when your dog curiously noses through brush, investigates a woodpile, or surprises a snake near a fence. A bite from a venomous snake is a veterinary […]
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Sago palms are easy to spot around Pensacola. Their stiff, feather-like fronds give yards and patios a tropical look, and the plants tolerate Florida’s warm climate. Unfortunately, they can be deadly to dogs. Despite the name, the sago palm is not a true palm. It is a cycad that contains powerful toxins. Every part of
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Pensacola residents know that hurricane preparation cannot begin when the roads are crowded and store shelves are empty. The same is true for preparing a dog or cat. A little work before a storm enters the Gulf can make an evacuation faster, safer, and far less stressful. Pets depend on their owners for every part
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Pensacola dogs love the backyard. Between warm weather, rain, thick grass, sandy soil, shrubs, patios, and wooded edges, there is always something to sniff, chase, lick, or chew. Most of the time, that curiosity is harmless. Sometimes, it can turn into a veterinary emergency. At East Hill Animal Hospital, part of the Pensacola Pets family
Dogs pant. It is one of the main ways they cool their bodies after a walk, a game of fetch, or warm outdoor time. But when your dog is panting excessively, panting while resting, or acting uncomfortable while panting, it may be time to call your veterinarian. In Pensacola, where heat and humidity can make
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The holiday season is a time for family gatherings, festive meals, and sweet treats. But, while you’re enjoying the celebration, your dog or cat could be one bite away from a dangerous situation. At East Hill Animal Hospital in Pensacola, Florida, our veterinary team sees more emergency visits during the holidays than almost any other
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