In Odessa’s mild climate, allergy “season” seems to last all year round, and springtime is no exception. With the beautiful blooms on trees and flowers comes an uptick in airborne allergens that can affect Odessa pets.

At Caring Paws Animal Hospital, we take pet allergies and dermatology seriously. If you have an itchy pet, you’ve come to the right place. Please keep reading for our team’s tips on alleviating pet allergies for your four-legged friends this spring.

Living in Odessa, FL, means we get to bask in warm weather all year long. But this paradisiacal weather also creates the perfect environment for pests like fleas and ticks to thrive. These creepy crawlies can cause your furry companions a lot of discomfort, and can even lead to serious health issues. 

That’s why the team at Caring Paws Animal Hospital wants to offer tips for pet preventive care to keep fleas and ticks from harming your pawsome pals.

Dental care is an extremely important aspect of overall pet wellness. The simple act of caring for your pet’s teeth and gums can have as much impact on health as nutrition, exercise, and veterinary care. In fact, dental care can add to a pet’s overall vitality, and even impact longevity. 

If you’ve visited us at Caring Paws Animal Hospital, we are sure that you already recognize how much we care for the pets that are entrusted to us. This means going above and beyond at each visit, and offering the latest and best options for our patients. Veterinary endoscopy is one more way that we are helping our pet patients in every way possible. 

Mealtimes should be delicious and nutritious for our furry family members, but choosing a healthy pet diet is easier said than done. The variety of brands, flavors, and textures available in-store and online can be overwhelming. And do buzzwords like “grain-free” and “human-grade” matter? At Caring Paws Animal Hospital, we’re always happy to provide nutritional guidance, and in this blog, we share some of our favorite pet nutrition tips to help you choose a balanced diet for pets.

As the fall season approaches, celebrations such as Halloween and Thanksgiving bring excitement and joy to our homes. But these festivities can pose unique hazards for our beloved pets. 

At Caring Paws Animal Hospital, we’re dedicated to helping you ensure your furry friends stay safe and happy during these holiday seasons.

The state of Florida is no stranger to hurricanes and the havoc they can wreak. When it comes to hurricane preparedness, having a plan in place can help you know what to do during a storm. We’ve put together this list of essential tips for pets to ensure you know how to help your furry friend if a big storm hits. 

Is your pet’s daily routine disrupted by bouts of scratching, licking, sneezing, and wheezing? If so, pet allergies may be to blame. Odessa’s warm climate means that certain allergens can bug our pets year-round, but our team is here to help. At Caring Paws Animal Hospital, we take pet allergies and dermatology seriously. We can pinpoint the culprit that’s pestering your pet and provide the treatment needed to alleviate that nasty itch! Keep reading to learn more about the causes of allergies and what to avoid for allergens as a pet owner.

Since 2006, our friends at Suncoast Animal League have helped and facilitated the adoption of over 20,000 pets in the Tampa area. They work tirelessly to rescue, rehabilitate, foster, and adopt the animals in their care (or, in the case of thousands of wildlife, release). Unfortunately, the numbers of homeless pets continue to climb. This June is Adopt-A-Cat month, and we’re proud to highlight the cause of the Suncoast Animal League where you might just find a new feline friend to bring home. 

As if ticks weren’t stomach-turning enough, the knowledge that they transmit many awful diseases adds insult to injury. Pets can be affected by tick-borne disease just like people can, and Lyme disease in Odessa is a real thing. Caring Paws Animal Hospital thinks Lyme disease awareness is important for pet owners, and we are ready to share how to best protect your pet.