Why is my pet itching or licking so much? Our Tampa Bay veterinarian at River Mill Animal Hospital is here to help!

May is National Pet Month, a time to celebrate and reflect on the joy our pets bring to our lives. Everyone loves their pets but not always aware of what their pet needs to keep them happy and healthy. Starting over twenty years ago, National Pet Month has five specific goals.

Tampa Bay is notorious for our tropical weather which means BUGS!

St. Patrick’s day is quickly approaching. This holiday has it all: shamrocks, rainbows, leprechauns, green rivers, and everything lucky. However, for pets it can accidentally become lucky. Here are a few tips to keep luck on their side. 

February is Pet Dental Health Month, which means it’s time to focus attention on your pet’s teeth! Four out of five pets are living with infection and pain from dental disease and odds are your pet could be one of them. Have you noticed your pet avoiding their favorite chew toy, reluctant to eat dry kibble, pawing at their mouth or bad breath? These are all signs of Periodontal disease. The unpleasant odor thought to be simply “bad breath” is evidence of a potentially dangerous health risk.

Happy New Year! Are you refreshed and ready for 2016? Resolutions are a great way to start off a new year, and we often make them for ourselves. Have you ever considered including your pets? Here are some top resolutions for your furry family members.

Protect your pets this New Year’s Eve. As we count down the final moments of 2015, River Mill Animal Hospital wants to remind pet owners that a New Year’s celebration can be a frightening and potentially dangerous time for pets.

River Mill Animal Hospital located in Tampa, Florida has tips to keep your family pets safe this holiday season

Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful with family and friends. A time to gather around the table and reflect on memories made.

September is National Pet Insurance Month and it is becoming more popular in the Tampa Bay area. This is a great time to reflect on the special bond pets share with their families and how important it is to prepare financially for their medical care. Pet Health Insurance is designed to help pets get the best veterinary care possible so they can live long and happy lives with their human families.