Coquina Ridge Animal Clinic

Nothing makes holiday weekends sweeter than tasty treats 🍫 But chocolate can be dangerous for pets, even small amounts can put them in the danger zone. Help keep pets safe by sharing these safety tips with your community.

Read more here: https://www.aspca.org/news/pet-safety-tips-easter

If you think a pet has eaten chocolate, contact the ASPCA Poison Control at (888) 426-4435.

Good morning and Happy Caturday!

Spring is here! And with that comes a warning about Leptospirosis, a disease caused by infection with Leptospira bacteria.

All dogs are at risk of leptospirosis, regardless of age, breed, lifestyle, geographic location, time of year, and other factors. The following situations can increase that risk:

➡Exposure to or drinking from slow-moving or stagnant water sources, like ponds, rivers, lakes, or streams
➡ Roaming on rural properties (because of exposure to potentially infected wildlife or farm animals or urine-contaminated water sources)
➡ Exposure to wild animals (especially rodents) or farm animals, even if in the backyard
➡ Contact with other dogs (such as in urban areas, dog parks, or boarding or training facilities)

For more information on the signs of leptospirosis, how to prevent it, and more visit: https://bit.ly/4rHvtrq

Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours!

Much love to your family, from ours. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Did you know ALL of these animals can get heartworms?

This is why we are here!

Are we owners… or parents to our dogs? #dogmom #dogdad #fblifestyle

Should you implement credit card surcharges? - Veterinary Practice News Should your practice add a credit card surcharge? In her latest column, Wendy S. Myers breaks down what to consider before passing fees on to clients.

This week we celebrate those amazing, hard working, caring, compassionate, smart, well trained, multitasking superstars that make the clinic run!!

Happy National Vet Tech Week! 🐾

To the vet techs who do it all, from anesthesia to client education, from grooming to being a shoulder to cry on. We thank you!

You are the voice for the voiceless, the calm in the chaos, and the heartbeat of every clinic.

This week, we honor your skill, your compassion, and your unwavering dedication. You are truly irreplaceable. ❤️

If you see a vet tech today, make sure you thank them, they deserve it more than you know.

In Nepal, there’s a beautiful festival where dogs are treated like the loyal heroes they are. 🐶✨

Kukur Tihar, part of the five-day Hindu festival of Tihar, is celebrated on the second day to honour dogs for their loyalty, protection, and unconditional love. During the ceremony, dogs—both pets and strays—are lovingly adorned with flower garlands, marked with a red tika blessing on their foreheads, and offered special food as a symbol of respect and gratitude.

A day where every dog is seen, loved, and cherished. ❤️🐾

Today is - a day to bring awareness and educate about healthy lifestyles for our beloved pets.

Reaching and maintaining a healthy weight can reduce your pet’s risk of disease and injury and gives them the best chance of a long, healthy, quality life. Your veterinarian can help you determine whether your pet’s weight is healthy and can work with you to develop a weight management plan based on your pet’s individual needs. Find tips for reducing your pet's weight here: http://bit.ly/3IpPi5a