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whenever you have a problem
same day that discussed similar
issues in cats. It was discussing
a virus that is prevalent in wild
important and, in the case of
Dr. David T. Smith, Sarasota Veterinary
cats, it is best to keep them
Center & Parkway Veterinary Center.
predominately indoors or, at
people, dogs and wildlife that might want to make a meal of them.
was encouraged to know that pet owners are aware of the importance
owners were ignoring their veterinarians and purchasing a fraudulent
product on the Internet.
with their trusted veterinarians which products they recommend and
and your veterinarian can guide you through the process of making the
best choice for your pet. Most products sold through veterinarians also
healthy life for our pet family members, and your veterinarian can help
you to make the best choices for your pet.
Dr. David T. Smith has been a veterinarian in Florida for 31 years. He now has
two veterinary practices—the Sarasota Veterinary Center on Cattlemen
Road, south of Bee Ridge Road next to the Burlington Coat Factory, and
Parkway Veterinary Center, located at 2847 University Parkway in Sarasota.
Dr. Smith is a past president of the Broward County Veterinary Medical
Association where he was previously the medical director of two emergency
and critical care centers, as well as several veterinary hospitals. More
recently, Dr. Smith is a past president of the Southwest Florida Veterinary
Medical Association. He can be reached by calling 941-377-3031 for
questions or inquiries or contacted online at www.drdavedvm.com.
furry family members. We all want them to live very long lives
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and to have as few diseases or problems as possible. I am sure that as
pets who have not been vaccinated, they also can catch the disease
from our pets. The disease is spread by coughing and leaving nasal
discharge, saliva, tears, feces and urine on the ground, which other
common among adults in the winter, when wildlife comes closer to
homes searching for food, and also in the spring and summer among
treatment once these animals become ill, and many will die.
in
in areas that
other dogs
so important
to have your
dog or puppy
vaccinated
against
parvo—it’s a
preventable
illness, and
the vaccines
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Her statement should be taken to heart by all pet owners.
diseases.
established veterinarian, just like they would with a pediatrician for
their children. This ensures that you get the best advice and also you
are more likely to get high quality vaccines that have been shipped and
stored properly as opposed to going to lower quality vaccine clinics
that knows your furry family member and will be there for you
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