Free Pet Photo with Santa!!!

FREE PET PHOTOS WITH SANTA!!!!!!!!

Now in its fifth year, St. Nick's pre-holiday route has VCA HAH as a permanent stop. Maybe it is all of the cuddly faces!!

Please join us on Saturday, December 17th with your darling dog and your cherished cat for a FREE photo with Santa!

A photographer will be on hand to take the photos and print them out while you wait.

WHO/WHAT: Pose your furry baby with the big bearded one!

WHEN: Saturday, December 17, 2016
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

WHERE: VCA Hollywood Animal Hospital
Annex Building
2864 Hollywood Boulevard, one block east of I-95
Hollywood, Florida 33020
954.920.3556

HOW: This is a FREE event. People and pets can just stop by!!
Visit our Facebook page to see the fun we have had with this event over the years and the hilarity that ensues when you get Santa suited up with a LOT of animals.

This is also the final day of our Broward Meals on Wheels Food Drive for Pets! Check out our blog for more details about this month long drive and how you can help!!

https://hollywoodanimalhospital.blogspot.com/2016/08/broward-meals-on-wheels-pet-food-drive.html

Feeding Your Older Cat

Cats: They’re notoriously mysterious. They hide their illnesses well, often rule the home, and only want affection when they’re in the mood for it. Some cat breeds have average lifespans of nearly 20 years, while others might only live for 10. Most cats will begin to show visible age-related changes between 7 and 12 years of age. There are metabolic, immunologic, and body composition changes, too.

While some age-related changes are unavoidable, some can be managed with diet. It’s beneficial to start your cat on a senior diet at about 7 years old. Why? Foods specifically designed for senior cats help to maintain health and optimum body weight, slow or prevent the development of chronic disease, and minimize or improve clinical signs of diseases that may already be present.
 

As your cat ages, he or she will be more susceptible to particular health issues, including:

·         Deterioration of skin and coat

·         Loss of muscle mass

·         More frequent intestinal problems

·         Arthritis

·         Obesity

·         Dental problems

·         Decreased ability to fight off infection
 

Just like humans, cats who receive regular preventive health care and eat healthy diets will be less likely to suffer from age-related health conditions. Not sure what to feed your feline to help him or her age gracefully? Ask us—we’d be happy to help. 

Homeland Security to join Free Eye Exams for Service Animals Event this Sunday!!!

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s mission is to protect the nation's transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce. There vision is to provide the most effective transportation security in the most efficient way as a high performing counterterrorism organization. Through hard work, professionalism and integrity the Officers of the TSA work alongside their K9 counterparts to ensure the freedom of movement for people and commerce.

Without the keen eyes, ears and noses of these highly trained k9 officers our way of life would be dramatically effected.  

Each year, VCA Hollywood Animal Hospital (VCA HAH) and Animal Eye Guys (AEG) of South Florida are participate in the ACVO National Service Dog Eye Exam program. Now in its 9th year, the program offers free eye exams for pre-registered service and therapy animals during the month of May by more than 250 board certified veterinary ophthalmologists from around the United States (including Puerto Rico) and Canada.

Join us this Sunday from 12-2, at our FREE Eye Event for Service Animals as TSA Department of Homeland Security demonstrate the skill of their K9 partners.

Sunday, May 22nd from 10a-4p, the VCA HAH will open its doors exclusively for these exams and host pre- registered therapy animals from local individuals and community service organizations. Other groups attending the event will be Officer's from the Jimmy Ryce Center and Patrol Officers from Miramar.

 

When: Sunday, May 22nd

Where: VCA Hollywood Animal Hospital

2864 Hollywood Blvd

Hollywood, Fl 33020

Event time: 10-4pm

Demontration Schedule 12-2pm

TSA US Department of Homeland Security

Patrol Canine Officer Demonstrations

Jimmy Ryce Center K9 Search & Rescue Officers

http://www.jimmyryce.org/bloodhounds-in-the-news/

Join us!!

Patient highlight- Jade!!!

 This is Jade. Jade is a sweet girl who unfortunately had a tumor in her left tibia. The type of tumor she had is known as osteosarcoma.

Osteosarcoma is a primary tumor of bone meaning, that the tumor arises from the cells that make up bone. Bone cancer is not that common in cats however,  of the tumors of bone found in cats, osteosarcoma is the most common type.

Poor Ms. Jade had a tumor that affected the leg so much that the bone broke.  The treatment was, amputation of the leg. The prognosis often depends upon species (dogs often have a different prognosis than cats) and how aggressive the tumor is.

Jade had an amputation with one of the board certified surgeons at VCA Hollywood Animal Hospital, Dr. Briana Danielson.

Jade did very well with her surgery and while it did take a little while for her to figure out how to get around on three legs, she's doing great now and feels good!

We are hopeful that she will continue to do well and live a very long life. We are so happy for Jade and her family.

It's she so cute rolling on her back to show us her belly. What a beautiful girl she is!

ACVS Foundations Legends Award

This weekend our very own, Dr. Jon Dee, DACVS, DACVSMR was honored to receive the ACVS Foundation Legends Award. This prestige award recognizes Diplomates of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons who have developed a surgical or diagnostic procedure of significant value, proven by becoming the treatment or test of choice for a given condition.

ACVS Foundation Legends Award

The ACVS Foundation Legends Award recognizes ACVS Diplomates who have developed a surgical or diagnostic procedure of significant value, proven by becoming the treatment or test of choice for a given condition. The procedure or test has 'withstood the test of time’ and, while perhaps modified over time, remains the treatment or diagnostic method of choice or the scientific basis for the current treatment of choice. The procedure or test is novel and involves advancements in veterinary surgical science and not reapplication of general medical science. The award is marked by the receipt of a plaque and recognition at the Awards Ceremony held in conjunction with the annual ACVS Surgery Summit.

The ACVS Foundation Legends Award

2005 - George Wilson, VMD, MSc
2006 - Martin P. DeAngelis, DVM
2007 - Charles W. Raker, VMD
2008 - Marvin Olmstead, DVM, MS
2009 - George E. Eyster, VMD, MS
2010 - Larry R. Bramlage, DVM, MS
2011 - Robert L. Leighton, VMD
2012 - H. Phil Hobson, DVM, MS
2014 - Barrie D. Grant, DVM, MS
2015 - Donald L. Piermattei, DVM, PhD
2016- Jon Dee, DVM, MS

To learn more about these recipients please read on!!

Welcome Dr. Briana Danielson to our team!!!

This week we welcomed Briana Danielson, DVM, Diplomate American College of Veterinary Surgeons to our practice. 

 

Dr. Danielson brings to her vast experience in both orthopedic and advanced soft tissue surgery, to our practice. We are very excited to welcome her to our family. 

 

 

Get to know Dr. Danielson!

 

Dr. Danielson was born and raised in Maryland, and earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland. She attended veterinary school at The Ohio State University, where she received The Ohio State award for small animal surgery during her fourth year. Following graduation, she completed a private practice internship and surgical residency at MedVet in Ohio and stayed on as a staff surgeon for a year. More recently, she worked at The Hope Center, a specialty hospital in Rockville, Maryland.

 

 Dr. Danielson is very much looking forward to enjoying the water and warm sand here in the sunshine state, as well as introducing her five dogs -- a Labrador, a cattle dog, and three pugs -- to the South Florida lifestyle.

FOOD DRIVE AT VCA HOLLYWOOD ANIMAL HOSPITAL RESULTS IN OVER 5500lbs OF FOOD FOR PET'S OF HOMEBOUND SENIORS!!!!!!!!!

FOOD DRIVE AT VCA HOLLYWOOD ANIMAL HOSPITAL RESULTS IN OVER 5500 POUNDS OF CAT AND DOG FOOD DONATIONS FOR BROWARD MEALS ON WHEELS FOR PETS

 VCA Hollywood Animal Hospital is pleased to announce that the success of our pet food drive for Broward Meals on Wheels for Pets (BMOW) was an overwhelming success. The South Florida community graciously donated over 3000 pounds of canned and dry food to our front doors. With the collections at our partnering collections sites at Pets Supplies Plusin Sheridan Plaza, Weston Animal Hospital and The Bed Post in Ft. Lauderdale the total number collected was 3600. With our hospital food match and the food match from Pet Supplies Plus, the 2016 total donation to Broward Meals on Wheels was over 5,500 pounds.

"We are proud to partner with Broward Meals on Wheels for Companion Animals to continue our commitment to support our animal community.

-Dr. James Herrington, DVM

VCA HAH Medical Director

Broward Meals on Wheels for Pets delivers pet food once a month to homebound seniors who need assistance taking care of their in-home pets.  Pet food is provided through the generosity of community donations.

"The quantity of food used monthly by Broward Meals on Wheels for Pets is around 800 lbs alone for the southern portion of Broward County. This food collection will go a long way to help feed our client’s furry family members.", said Bobbi Arnold, Co- Chair of Broward Meals on Wheels for pets.

VCA Hollywood Animal Hospital has earned a solid reputation for offering the very best in veterinary medicine as well as the latest technological advances and therapies. Founded in 1947, HAH features 21 veterinarians and more than 100 highly trained technical and support staff members. For more information, please visit www.hollywoodanimal.com or call 954.920.3556.

 

Monday we presented volunteers from Broward Meals on Wheels with with food donation equaling over 5500 pounds of cat and dog food for homebound seniors needing assistance to take care of their in-home pets. Group shot photographed from left to right-(top row) Harriet Bonin, BMOW for Pets Volunteer, Marlene Gray- Director of Program Services at Broward Meals on Wheels, Nancy French- Hospital Manager at VCA Hollywood, Petrisha Carter-Regional Coordinator at Broward Meals on Wheels, Mark Adler- Executive Director at Broward Meals on Wheels, (bottom row- Bobbi Arnold- Volunteer at Broward Meals on Wheels, Linda Ream- Communications Coordinator at VCA Hollywood, Laura Molinari- Volunteer at Broward Meals on Wheels and Charlie- our quality control pup!

Photos with Santa= Huge Success for Community and BMOW Food Drive!!!!

Now in its fourth year, our VCA HAH Pet Photos with Santa is an established stop on St. Nick's pre-holiday route. Each year, we invite our clients -and frankly anyone with a pet- to join us for this FREE event to pose their furry baby with the big bearded one! 

This year we were joined by the local rescue group Boxer Friends, who helped entertain the masses as over 100 people ( an increase of 50% from last year) all came to captured the memory of their dog, cat and ferret! with Santa himself. 

As always, this event falls on the final day of our Annual Broward Meals on Wheels for Pets Food Drive. Through the generosity of our pet parents we collected over $200 which goes directly to BMOW to purchase food for the pets of home-bound seniors in our county.

***A special thanks to our local media  for sharing the event and helping us make this a HUGE success.***
 

Enjoy the beautiful photos and some of the hilarious outtakes both with our pets and our staff on our FB page:

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1021055581271430.1073741890.211727045537625&type=3