Education Articles
Canine Core Vaccines
What vaccines do Opossum Pike Vet Clinic offer to protect my dog? Core Vaccines: Vaccines that all dogs need based on prevalence, severity of disease, and ease of transmission Distemper […]
Read MoreHeartworm Recommendations
When should my dog be tested? All dogs should be tested annually for heartworm infection. This can usually be done during a routine visit for preventative care. Following are guidelines […]
Read MoreSummer Safety Tips
Keeping pets safe and healthy through the summer can sometimes be a challenge. Extreme heat, mosquitoes and bugs, thunder storms and lightning, fireworks, and just playing outside, can all present […]
Read MoreSpring is Here
Spring Well, spring is here – flowers are blooming, the birds and the bees are…well they are doing their “thing”, and you and your pets are itching to break out […]
Read MoreCanine Influenza
Dr. Cynda Crawford, Clinical Assistant Professor in the Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, prepared this fact sheet to answer the 10 most […]
Read MoreKeeping the Joy in the Holidays
Keeping the Joy in the Holidays Few songs evoke the warm and welcoming feelings of the holidays better then Mel Torme’s “The Christmas Song.” This song also is an excellent […]
Read MoreCats Are Not Small Dogs – The Importance of A Yearly Physical
Cats Are Not Small Dogs (nor do they want to be!) The Importance of a Yearly Physical Yes, all our doctors and technicians bear scars from a tangle with an […]
Read MoreIs Your Dog a Social Butterfly? Is Your Cat an Avid Outdoors Adventurer?
With the weather FINALLY getting warmer, you and your dog are probably itching to get back out into the canine social scene, whether it is a walk in the park […]
Read MoreKeeping Your Pet’s Mouth Healthy
A Healthy Mouth at Any Age Pets are an important part of our lives. As such, dental care is important to extend your pet’s good health and quality years. Dental […]
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