Fleas, ticks, and parasites aren’t just a summer problem! Year-round prevention is key to making sure your pet is protected from these pests or the diseases they may carry. These pests aren’t just annoying: fleas can transmit tapeworm and cause anemia, while ticks are well-known carriers of many diseases including Lyme disease and typhus. Tick-borne … Read moreParasite Prevention
Pre-Anesthetic Bloodwork: Is It Really Necessary? Many clients booking in their cats and dogs with us for surgery often ask the question, “Is the bloodwork really necessary?” Even young puppies and kittens coming in for a routine spay or neuter can benefit from running pre-surgical bloodwork. The veterinarian can spot early signs of countless diseases … Read morePre-Anesthesia Bloodwork
Video Vet Visit at Home with Boca Palms Animal Hospital, Boca Raton, FL At Boca Palms, we understand that it’s not always possible to make it to our hospital for veterinary care. That’s why we’re proud to offer telemedicine in Boca Raton, FL. How to Get Started It starts with a phone call to us … Read moreVideo Vet Visit
Traveling With Your Pet Preparing your pet, or pets, for travel can be a convoluted and time-intensive process, even for our veterinarians. Nevertheless, it’s important to be aware of exactly what will be required for your animal companion to make the trip, no matter if you’ll be traveling internationally or across state lines. For pets, … Read moreUSDA Health Certificates
Respectful Cat and Dog Euthanasia in Boca Raton, FL The time we have with our pets, no matter how long, is never long enough. It’s never easy to say goodbye to a beloved pet, and we want to make that difficult time more manageable by providing compassionate hospice and euthanasia services for your pet. In … Read moreEuthanasia & Aftercare
Emergency Vet Care in Boca Raton, FL If your pet is having a health emergency any time during our regular business hours, contact us immediately at 561-395-4030 so we can help. Even issues that might be minor should be assessed by a veterinarian just in case. Your pet’s health and safety are our highest priorities. … Read moreEmergency Care
What’s the difference between traditional and medical grooming? Traditional Grooming Traditional grooming includes a luxurious spa bath, full haircut (as required), towel dry or speed dry, nail trimming for overgrown and/or deformed nails, anal gland expression, and ear cleaning. Medical Grooming Medical grooming includes treatment, when necessary, for allergies, yeast infections, seborrhea (dandruff), anal gland … Read moreMedical Grooming
Your Pet’s Ticket Home Nearly 1 in 3 pets will become lost during their lives. Microchip implants are an incredibly simple, inexpensive and effective way to find lost pets, keeping them out of Florida’s animal shelters and back where they belong. These tiny chips serve as a permanent pet identification system that cannot be removed … Read moreMicrochipping
Changes in pet behavior often indicate an underlying medical problem, learn how to spot these shifts and seek veterinary help.
At Boca Palms Animal Hospital, Boca Raton, knows that best friends come in all shapes and sizes and that’s why in addition to dogs and cats, we provide comprehensive care for small mammals along with various reptiles and amphibians, including: Birds (Parrots, Cockatiels, Canaries, Pigeons, Chickens, Waterfowl, Raptors, Mynah Birds, Toucans, Macaws, etc.). Establishing a … Read moreExotic Pets
