
Follow Sarasota Vets Tips to Protect Your Dog from Fleas!
Don’t get blindsided by fleas this year, make sure you and your pets are covered! Your dog can be exposed to fleas very easily. Fleas are annoying insects. They take shelter on… Read more

They’re Back! Are Your Pets Prepared for Flea and Tick Season?
Don’t be caught unaware for flea and tick season! Fleas and ticks are back in large numbers. As the weather gets warmer, their population begins to increase. Sometimes as pet… Read more

Ear Mites 101: The Symptoms
Something is just not right about your pup. You’ve noticed that he’s not quite himself and in particular he’s been shaking his ears a lot. That is an early indication… Read more

Entrust Your Pet’s Care to a Pet Trust
What if the unthinkable happens? While having lunch with attorney Greg Kaiser of the Wills, trusts, Probate and Elder Law Firm the other day, he asked me several questions and… Read more

Ear Infections in Dogs – Recognizing and Treating the Symptoms!
Proper ear care is extremely critical to your pet’s overall health and wellbeing! It can also go a long way to preventing ear infections in dogs and other pets, which… Read more

Ear Mite Symptoms: What Exactly Are Ear Mites Anyway?
Three Basic Facts About Ear Mites What Exactly Are Ear Mites? The medical term for ear mites is Otodectes cynotis. They are teeny tiny parasites that live in the ears… Read more

Ear Infection Emergencies
The language barrier between humans and canines exists, but some non-verbal cues help bridge the gap. The bridge is especially essential when you’re trying to figure out why do dogs… Read more

Dr. Smith Veterinarian/Owner Sarasota Veterinary Center
Dr. Smith veterinarian has been an animal lover since he was in the 6th grade and his love never waned. He received a scholarship to the University of Florida, where… Read more

It’s Not Just ‘Doggy’ Breath….Canine Dental Care is Crucial to Their Health!
Canine Dental Care Tips When I was a young child, my parents made sure I brushed and flossed my teeth twice daily and that I saw a dentist twice a… Read more

Dog Training, It’s Time to Get Back to School!
Don’t let training go to… well, the dogs! August is an appropriate time to discuss going back to school or, in the case of pets, revisiting their training. Well-trained pets… Read more