Let’s face it – you never can get your dog’s good side from your phone, despite the 100 photoshoot sessions you indulge in regularly. Not a problem anymore! For today only, Lakeside Animal Hospital will be giving away the “pooch on a stick” selfie stick to the first 50 lucky...
Category: For The Dogs
Dog Anxiety Awareness Week
May 2-8 is Dog Anxiety Awareness Week. Not only dogs, but all pets can suffer from anxiety and it is important to pay attention because they can't tell us with words, only actions. Since they can't help themselves, here's Dr. Frione's advice on the best products and solutions we can...
Remembering the Hero Dogs of 9/11
When the World Trade Center collapsed on September 11, 2001, nearly 10,000 emergency rescue workers joined in the efforts to help. More than 300 of those heroes were dogs.Volunteer firefighters, police officers, and rescue workers as well as their four-legged counterparts from around the world rushed to the aid of...
Daily Paws: “Coton de Tulear”
Daily Paws reporter Hilary Braaksma reached out to Lakeside Animal Hospital's Dr. Jennifer Frione to find out more about the rare dog breed, Coton de Tulear. "Oral praise and a treat can go a long way in training the people-pleasing coton. “They generally are quick to learn and easy to train,” says Jennifer...
Dogs in Hot Cars
Summer is here! But let’s get real; it is summer all year ‘round in sunny South Florida. The scary reality is that during the summer the days are hot and inside our cars it is even hotter. It is very important that you never leave your fur-baby in your car,...
With Rainy Weather Comes Poisonous Toads
Unfortunately, we South Floridians know very well about the rainy weather our beautiful unpredictable Sunshine State throws at us. With the downpour comes plenty of water and plenty of pesky Cane Toad's aka Bufo Toad's. We at Lakeside Animal Hospital love all creatures big and small and truly kid when we...
Transitioning your pet for re-opening phases
Our pets have been affected by the COVID-19 crisis just like we have. For one, pet cats and dogs have been diagnosed with the virus and displayed respiratory symptoms. Additionally, while we are finding ways to cope with the pandemic stress, pets have anxiety, too. Now that non-essential venues from parks and golf courses to...
Small Tick BIG PROBLEM: Lyme Disease Awareness Month
May is National Lyme Disease Awareness Month; it is a chance to educate the vast majority about Lyme disease and its prevalence in animals. Lyme disease (Lyme borreliosis) is transmitted through ticks and is considered a zoonotic disease. According to the CDC, it is the most common tick-borne illness in the United...
Cold Laser Therapy for your Pet
What is Cold Laser Therapy? Veterinary laser therapy provides a non-invasive, pain-free, and drug-free treatment that is used to treat a variety of conditions and can be performed in conjunction with existing treatments. It uses light to stimulate cell regeneration and increase blood circulation. Laser therapy can also be referred to as...
Our Latest Deals and Discounts
We are now offering complimentary boarding to First Responders and Hospital Personnel during the pandemic with appropriate identification! THANK YOU for being heroes during the COVID-19 crisis. Here are more deals and discounts you can look forward to at Lakeside Animal Hospital: Referrals: $25 rewarded to both parties10% Off for Military...