Petriage is a sophisticated algorithm that asks a series of questions evaluating your pet’s symptoms and then gives you a recommendation on a four-point scale: Non-Threatening, Worrisome, Urgent, or Emergency
We have teamed up with Petriage so you can get excellent care for your pets whenever they need it.
To use Petriage simply download the app to sign up for a free account to submit your pet’s symptoms and receive a real-time recommendation on what to do next with your pet to avoid an unnecessary, lengthy and expensive ER visit.
Our Petriage Analysis Symptom Checker is free and if you’d still like to speak with a LIVE Vet Tech there is one available 24/7 to deliver on-point insight for a small fee, ensuring you make informed decisions about the need for veterinary care.
With Pertriage, you will be able to receive assistance for your pet anytime, 24/7, even when we are not available to speak with you, so click the link today to sign up.
Canine Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism is a common disease in middle-aged dogs. The thyroid glands, which are located in the neck and regulate metabolism, decreases production of its hormones.
This slows down the metabolism. Left untreated, hypothyroidism will affect many systems.
CAUSES:
Hypothyroidism is an autoimmune disease (the immune system attacks the thyroid gland).
In some cases, the thyroid gland degenerates for no known reason.
SIGNS:
When the metabolism slows, almost every organ will be affected. Some signs you may notice:
• Obesity with no increase in appetite
• Lethargy
• Dog gets cold easily
• Dull, thinning hair
• Chronic Skin or Ear Infection
• Thickened facial skin
• Fat deposits in the eyes
• Dry eye
• Head tilt

Dog Vaccination Schedule By Age and Vaccination
Vaccination - Parvovirus: for puppies at high risk of exposure to parvo, some veterinarians recommend vaccinating at 5 weeks. Check with your veterinarian.
Vaccination - Combination vaccine without leptospirosis.
Vaccination - Coronavirus: where coronavirus is a concern.
Vaccination - Rabies: Given by your local veterinarian (age at vaccination may vary according to local law).
Vaccination - Combination vaccine
Vaccination - Leptospirosis: include leptospirosis in the combination vaccine where leptospirosis is a concern, or if traveling to an area where it occurs.
Vaccination - Coronavirus: where coronavirus is a concern.
Vaccination - Lyme: where Lyme disease is a concern or if traveling to an area where it occurs.
Vaccination - Combination vaccine
Vaccination - Leptospirosis: include leptospirosis in the combination vaccine where leptospirosis is a concern, or if traveling to an area where it occurs.
Vaccination - Coronavirus: where coronavirus is a concern.
Vaccination -Lyme: where Lyme disease is a concern or if traveling to an area where it occurs.
Vaccination - Rabies: Given by your local veterinarian (time interval between vaccinations may vary according to local law).
*A combination vaccine, often called a 5-way vaccine, usually includes adenovirus cough and hepatitis, distemper, parainfluenza, and parvovirus. Some combination vaccines may also include leptospirosis (7-way vaccines) and/or coronavirus. The inclusion of either canine adenovirus-1 or adenovirus-2 in a vaccine will protect against both adenovirus cough and hepatitis; adenovirus-2 is highly preferred.
**Some puppies may need additional vaccinations against parvovirus after 15 weeks of age. Consult with your local veterinarian.
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, dogs at low risk of disease exposure may not need to be boostered yearly for most diseases. Consult with your local veterinarian to determine the appropriate vaccination schedule for your dog. Remember, recommendations vary depending on the age, breed, and health status of the dog, the potential of the dog to be exposed to the disease, the type of vaccine, whether the dog is used for breeding, and the geographical area where the dog lives or may visit.
Stem Cell Therapy
A Pet's Place is the first Hospital in the Clearwater area to offer this therapy. Stem cells are the basic building blocks of life, the cells upon which tissue grows and bodies are built. Stem cells are the body's repair cells. They have the ability to divide and differentiate into many different types of cells based on where they are needed throughout the body.
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