With the new year comes a renewed push for many people to live happier and healthier. It's also an opportunity to help our pets get in shape as well. To help you get started, here are some fun resolution ideas to explore with your pet. Our 2021 New Year's resolutions...
Category: Pet Health & Wellness
Dangers of Chocolate and Your Pet
Valentine's Day is coming up and us humans celebrate with chocolates. Unfortunately, our fur-babies cannot enjoy the deliciousness of a smooth, soft, and creamy bite of chocolate. Fortunately for dogs, they have tons of other goodies they can enjoy, including toys and chocolate alternatives that are safe for them. Chocolate is poisonous...
Hanukkah Pet Health and Safety
Hanukkah this year begins on Thursday December 10th , which is the 25th day of the Jewish month of Kislev. There is no better way to celebrate the Festival of Lights than with your furry friends. Like all celebrations in 2020, Hanukkah will look a little different this year. Large gatherings around the world may...
Pet Diabetes
In honor of National Pet Diabetes Month, lets chat about what Diabetes is exactly. Diabetes Mellitus is a condition that affects the concentration of glucose, or sugar, in your dog’s blood. Diabetes occurs when your fur-baby’s body makes too little insulin, stops producing it completely, or does not utilize insulin properly. Carbohydrates are...
Animal Pain Awareness
September is Animal Pain Awareness Month. Animals are very good at hiding pain, and they can’t tell us what’s wrong. It’s important to be aware of the most common signs of pain so we can identify and treat any problems early. Here are some changes to look for in your pet: A slowdown...
Allure Magazine: “Demi Lovato Gave her Dog Eyebrows using False Eyelashes”
Allure Magazine reached out to Lakeside's Owner and Veterinarian, Dr. Jennifer Frione to ask how safe it was for Demi Lovato to put false eyelashes above her dog's eyes."As cute as Ella's new look was, it's probably best to refrain from putting false eyelashes on your own pets. Jennifer Frione,...
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,...
Tips for Traveling Safely with your Pet
Traveling with your pet can be highly stressful for some pets but exciting for others, especially when traveling during a pandemic. Make sure you know your pet will enjoy themselves before investing and adding them to your travel plans. Your best bet is to test it out before investing! Take a mini car...
Tips for a Pet-Friendly 4th of July
Fireworks can be scary for our furry friends. While some pets may enjoy the commotion of these holidays, the backyard barbecues and plentiful fireworks can be stressful and hazardous for many. It is not fun to see your pet in distress, and frightened pets have a greater chance of running away from...
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...