Did you know that 75% of orange tabbies are males? This is because of the “ginger gene” which produces the orange color is on the X chromosome. Females have two X chromosomes and so need two copies of this gene to become ginger, whereas males need only one. Cool fact, if both...
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National Pet Preparedness Month
Our current pandemic and the start of Hurricane season is the perfect reason for getting yourself, your family, and your pet prepared for any emergency situation. Luckily for us pet parents; June is National Pet Preparedness Month, giving us a helpful reminder of what to do in case of an...
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...
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...
WIOD Radio: “More Bronx Zoo Big Cats Tested Positive for COVID-19”
WIOD Radio host asks Lakeside Animal Hospital Veterinarian Dr. Frione how cat owners should react and prepare after New York State pet cats and more Bronx Zoo big cats including tigers and lions were diagnosed with COVID-19. Press play below to listen to the live radio interview.https://youtu.be/zTbypdnRlPULakeside Animal Hospital offers...
Updates related to COVID-19 and our online pharmacy
Recently amid the COVID-19 pandemic, pet owners have turned to buying their furry friends' medication, food and more online. Lakeside Animal Hospital has an online pharmacy that makes purchasing what your pet needs easy and convenient. Support your local Broward County veterinarian in Plantation by visiting our online store today! How to...