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When you walk into an animal shelter or look through online adoption listings, it’s easy to feel drawn to the sweet-faced puppies and kittens. But for every adorable puppy or kitty, there are countless pets who get overlooked. 

Usually, these are older animals, pets with medical conditions, or those who look a little different. If you’re looking for love, loyalty, and gratitude, it might be the perfect time to adopt a less adoptable pet.

These so-called “imperfect” pets often wait months—or even years—for a forever home. And yet, they have just as much love to give (if not more) than their younger shelter mates. 

Here’s what the team at South Seminole Animal Hospital wants you to know about adopting the less fortunate pets.

Laparoscopic procedures provide a minimally-invasive approach to veterinary surgery that helps not only to reduce pain, but also speeds up a pet’s recovery time. Laparoscopic surgery for cats and dogs has become the fastest, most efficient and reliable surgery available, and with the goal of preventing suffering, it’s a compassionate choice.

While summer storms can be beautiful, they are also often loud. Cats and dogs can hear much better than humans can, which makes loud sounds even louder form. Together, let’s understand how thunderstorms affect pets, and the ways we can support our furry friends through them. 

We all wish our pets could live forever, and the lure of anti-aging supplements for pets can be hard to resist. But do pet longevity supplements really help, or are they merely hype?

Aging pet care is a trending topic, so in this blog, our team at South Seminole Animal Hospital helps separate fact from fiction when it comes to anti-aging supplements for pets. 

If the eyes are considered the “windows to the soul,” then a pet’s coat and skin can provide valuable insight into overall health. The general look and feel of a pet’s coat have the power to clue an owner into a pet’s vitality, or signal extra attention to their diet or environment. Skin issues in pets are common enough that it’s important to be able to identify (and prevent) common conditions.

Springtime is a season of renewal, but it also brings a flurry of pet fur that can feel like a snowstorm indoors! South Seminole Animal Hospital is here to help you navigate the shedding season with practical tips and insights to keep your pet’s coat healthy and your home a little less furry.

If you’ve noticed your pet eating grass, you’re not alone. While this behavior may seem unusual, it’s often harmless. However, there are times when it could signal an underlying issue. South Seminole Animal Hospital is here to help you understand what this behavior means and when it’s time to be concerned.

It’s no secret that older pets are vulnerable to a variety of health conditions. In addition to the possibility of developing arthritis, diabetes, or kidney disease, senior pets are at higher risk of dental disease. In fact, the majority of pets over age three show some evidence of periodontal disease. The fact that senior pets have concurrent medical conditions can make it harder to tend to their teeth, but the positive impact of dental care on overall senior wellness is worth talking about. 

In veterinary medicine, some conditions and diseases are more devastating than others. At South Seminole Animal Hospital, perhaps one of the most terrible things that we diagnose is a fatal viral disease amongst kittens called panleukopenia. Panleukopenia, also known as feline distemper, is nothing to ignore. Thankfully we can protect our patients with modern medicine. 

Just because we are in Florida doesn’t mean that winter isn’t a real season. During the colder months of the year, our pets need extra care, too. Learn about winter pet care for your Florida critters from your team at South Seminole Animal Hospital.