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Every year, millions of Americans celebrate New Year’s Eve, often capping the evening with visually impressive, ear-popping fireworks displays. However, pets usually do not share the same level of excitement for loud noises. For many pets, all they hear is a deafening noise that can be overwhelming. A dog’s hearing is much more acute than…

Did you know that cancer is the leading cause of death among dogs and cats in the U.S.? That’s why Highland Pet Hospital wants pet parents to be aware that November is Pet Cancer Awareness Month. During this month, we want to educate owners about cancer in pets and the steps they can take to…

Genetically speaking, do you really know who your pet is? Many pet owners may believe they know their dog or cat just by its appearance, but looks can be deceiving, as many breeds look remarkably similar. Just as in humans, genes are passed down the DNA chain from adult canines and felines to their offspring.…

November is National Pet Diabetes Month, and Highland Pet Hospital wants to inform pet parents and breeders about this disease, available treatments, and the importance of routine wellness exams. Diabetes (diabetes mellitus) is a growing concern in veterinary medicine that affects over 500,000 dogs and cats annually, according to the North American Veterinary Community (NAVC).…

Pugs, French Bulldogs, and Bulldogs—these cute, snorty little dogs have stolen our hearts with their wrinkly faces and lovable personalities. But, let’s be real: those adorable flat snouts can also bring along some health challenges, especially when it comes to breathing. If you’re a breeder, it’s time to talk about something super important: RFGS (BOAS)…

If you’re attending the AKC National Championship in Orlando this year, you have a unique opportunity to connect with one of Florida’s most accomplished veterinary specialists in animal reproduction, Dr. Carla Barstow. With a career dedicated to theriogenology, the veterinary specialty focused on animal reproduction, Dr. Barstow brings expertise rarely found in the Sunshine State.…

In the ever-evolving landscape of veterinary health, 2023 has presented a new challenge for our furry companions— a respiratory illness that has left animal health experts across the country perplexed. Let’s delve into the details of this mysterious ailment, its symptoms, potential causes, and the ongoing efforts to manage and understand it- not to mention what…

Sometimes television news is slow to catch up to what we’ve been telling pet owners for quite some time- or maybe we weren’t telling the right people, or maybe we weren’t saying it loud enough.  I’ve seen numerous reports on all of the news channels lately about the latest warnings about Xylitol (an artificial sweetener)-…

There has been a lot of talk lately about pet nutrition and potential links to a disease called Canine Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). There is a lot more research going on at some of the best veterinary schools around the country- and some of the data is now coming to light. The FDA just released a…

One of the many benefits of living here in Florida is the weather- and we’re appropriately named the Sunshine State! Of course, too much of a good thing can be bad- as too much exposure to UV rays has been linked to various forms of skin cancer. You’re probably wondering where I’m going with this-…