Broward County Free Sterilization for Free- Roaming Cats!!

Broward County Animal Care & Adoption Center has provided grant money to several local animal clinics for the spay/neuter of free roaming cats within the zip codes 33309, 33311, and 33312. The service includes ear notch and rabies vaccine. Photo ID is required to prove residency. Maximum 4 cats per person. Please line bottoms of appropriately sized carriers or humane traps with newspaper. 

 

 

Animal Aid- 754.223.5378

Animal Medical Center & Bird Clinic of Hollywood- 954.920.2400

Broward Animal Hospital-954.925.2467

Discount Pet Clinic- 954.989.9879

Emerald Hills Animal Hospital-954.983.2300

Stray Aid & Rescue- 954.816.0799

Please understand that you are responsible for trapping and transporting the cats.

www.broward.org/animal

 

April is National Pet First Aid Awareness Month

First Aid Kit Checklist
What's in your Pet First Aid Kit? 

• Save your veterinarian’s phone number and emergency veterinary clinic’s phone number (if applicable) in your cell phone address book and keep a hard copy in the kit.
• Gauze to wrap wounds or muzzle animal.
• Adhesive tape for bandages.
• Nonstick bandages (i.e., Telfa pads) to protect wounds or control bleeding.
• Towels and cloth to clean wounds or to wrap up the pet.
• Milk of Magnesia or activated charcoal to absorb poison (be sure toget the advice of your veterinarian or local poison control center beforeinducing vomiting or treating an animal for poisoning).
• Large syringe without needle or eyedropper (to give oral treatments).
• Muzzle, a basket muzzle is the best option but a cloth muzzle will also work, (soft cloth, rope, necktie or nylon stocking) or use a towel to cover a small animal’s head. Do not use in case of vomiting.
• Stretcher (a door, board, blanket or floor mat).

View this video of Hollywood Animal Hospital's Dr. Patterson giving some great tips of what to pack in your  pet's emergency kit


                          http://www.healthypet.com/PetCare/PetCareArticle.aspx?title=First_Aid_Kit_Checklist

May Free Eye Exam for Service Animals

Hollywood Animal Hospital and Animal Eye Guys,  in conjunction with the American College of Veterinarian Ophthalmologist and Merial will offer free eye exams to all service animals throughout the month of May.

To kick off to this month long event we are dedicating one full day,

May 8, 2013, to these loyal service animals. Guardians and handlers of all qualified service animals are invited to visit the clinic on May 8^th for a free eye exam provided by Dr. Robert Swinger, D.V.M., Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologist. Read more about Dr. Swinger.

"I will be checking for problems including redness, squinting, cloudy corneas, retinal disease, early cataracts and other serious abnormalities. Early detection and treatment are vital to these working animals," said Dr. Swinger. "It is truly an honor to provide exams for animals who so selflessly provide support to their people and communities."

To qualify, animals must be active working animals such as guide dogs, handicapped assistance animals, detection dogs, therapy animals, and search and rescue dogs that have been certified by a formal training program/organization or are currently enrolled in a formal training program. The certifying organization can be national, regional or local in nature.

Owners/agents for the animal(s) must first register the animal via an online registration form beginning April 1, 2013 at http://www.acvoeyeexam.org/2013/animals/qualifications.shtml.

Registration ends April 30th. 

Once registered online, the owner/agent will receive a registration number. They can then simply call Hollywood Animal Hospital with that number to make an appointment.

"For 65 years, the veterinarians and staff of Hollywood Animal Hospital have been deeply devoted to companion animals and the people of South Florida," said Dr. Jim Herrington. "When Dr. Swinger presented the ACVO/Merial National Service Dog Eye Exam program to us, we jumped at the opportunity to participate."

Dr. Robert Swinger, D.V.M., AVCO

Dr. Robert Swinger completed his undergraduate work and received his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Illinois in 2003.  After completing an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Veterinary Specialists of South Florida in Cooper City, he went on to complete both an ophthalmology internship in 2005 and residency in 2009 at the Animal Eye Specialty Clinics in Miami, Deerfield Beach, and West Palm Beach.  Soon thereafter, he joined the VCA Aurora Animal Hospital outside of Chicago and developed a successful ophthalmology service where he continues to actively consult.  In 2011, Dr. Swinger launched Animal Eye Guys and joined the Hollywood Animal Hospital veterinary team.  Dr. Swinger is board certified and a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists.
In his work environment, Dr. Swinger enjoys teaching and taking active roles in the hospital’s internship program.  His special interests include surgical and medical management of glaucoma, cataract surgery, and corneal physiology.  Outside of the veterinary arena, Dr. Swinger enjoys spending time with his family; his pets (a poodle, Sophie and a pug, Chuck; an African Grey parrot, Paco; and several saltwater fish); and enjoys fishing, cooking, and traveling.

       

Sassy's story!!!

 Wednesday, March 27th, Sassy was rescued from the Miami shelter by S.H.A.R.E- Shepherd Help and Rescue Effort. She was left in an abandoned fourcolsure with no food or means to escape. Sassy, as she is called, was emaciated and minimally responsive. S.H.A.R.E brought her to Hollywood Animal Hospital where she received emergency critical care from Dr. Bello.

Friday, Dr. Jennifer Bibevski took here to surgery to explore her abdomen and hopefully correct some of the underlying causes of her condition. During the surgery, Dr. Bibevski, took samples of her organs for pathology to further evaluate her status.
With blood levels dangerously low, Sassy continued to receive critical supportive care that included plasma and nourishment.

Monday, she began to improve and today is walking and eating a bit on her own.

Check out  NBC 6 Coverage of Sassy- April 1,2013

Shepherd Help And Rescue Effort, Inc. is made up of a group of animal lovers who have fallen in love with the German Shepherd breed. Each is a volunteer, donating their time, money and skills to the rescue of these amazing dogs. S.H.A.R.E. volunteers come in all ages, shapes and sizes, just like German Shepherds do. They raise money to pay veterinary bills, they do dog food drives and collect towels and blankets, collars and leashes. Volunteers work at Farmers Markets and other places S.H.A.R.E. pitches its tent to educate the public about the kill shelters and try to find loving homes for these beautiful animals. Learn more about S.H.A.R.E.-

March-Team Member of the Month- Larry!!!

The HAH is home to many excellent employees and many are seen and recognized by our clients everyday.One of them is often asked for by name and is certainly relied upon by the staff to "get the job done”. This month we would like to recognize as Team Member of the Month- Larry Hines. Larry has been with the HAH for 7 years and has worked in multiple capacities. He is currently a Vet Assistant but spent some time with our overnight team as a Technician and understands fully the needs of the hospital and our patients.

The HAH team is a family doing whatever it takes to take care of clients, patients and fellow staff. Larry is recognized today for his ability to do just that. He is helpful, versatile and consistent and most of all keeps a smile on his face. We are pleased to recognize him as Team Member of the Month for March.   



Kindergarten Career Day at H.A.A.S.

Kindergarten Career Day at the Hollywood Academy of Arts and Science!!