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It can be difficult to remain calm when your beloved pet is in distress. Fortunately, Edge Animal Hospital is now offering pet owners the opportunity to provide their furry friends with the urgent care they need, when they need it. We are excited to provide Urgent Care services by appointment to our clients and the…

What is Osteoarthritis Pain? Osteoarthritis, or OA, is a type of arthritis that occurs when the tissue in your dog or cat’s joints starts to get worn down, causing bones to rub against one another. This not only makes it more difficult for your pet to get around, but OA can also cause severe pain….

Caring for a kitten can be as rewarding as it is challenging!  Our veterinary team wants your feline bond to thrive for many years to come, which is why we dedicate so much attention to their early development. Kitten Visit and Vaccine Protocol at in Kitten vaccines should start ideally at 6 to 8 weeks…

A heartworm infection is a potentially fatal disease that can lead to numerous health complications for your pet, which is why our healthcare team emphasizes a monthly heartworm preventative as part of our patient’s comprehensive care plan. Since heartworms are transmitted through mosquito bites, year round prevention is very important in Florida. Early detection is critical to the successful…

Puppy Care at EDGE Yes, puppies are cute! But integrating them into your family is critical and requires commitment and adjustment on your part to ensure a good fit. EDGE Animal Hospital can help! Our puppy wellness kits provide all the preventive care new puppies need from the time they first come home through 6 months of…

Your dog’s diet should support their growth and development through each stage of their life. With so many options to choose from, our team wants to ensure you understand your dog’s nutritional needs based on their age, breed, size, and lifestyle. Our team will assess your dog’s body composition at each wellness visit to determine…

Imagine if you never brushed your teeth or had them cleaned. Pretty frightening, right? As you can imagine, things would eventually start to go very, very bad inside your mouth: teeth would rot and decay, gums would become inflamed and infected. Bacteria from those rotting teeth would eventually travel into your bloodstream and could cause…

While not usually life-threatening, allergies are very uncomfortable for your pet and can lead to secondary skin infections or chronic respiratory issues in some animals if left untreated. However, most symptoms are associated with dermatologic problems which present as fur loss, excessive licking and chewing or overgrooming, and compulsive scratching. Because these symptoms can have…

Young animals are like kids–it’s a never-ending job to keep them safe and happy. Vaccinating your pet is a relatively inexpensive but very important way to protect their health. In addition to preventing many life-threatening illnesses, vaccinations can prevent diseases prevalent in wildlife and those that can be passed to humans. It’s important to administer…

There are so many benefits to spaying or neutering your pets – including helping to reduce animal shelter populations, protection against some serious health problems, curbing many of the behavioral problems associated with the mating instinct, and avoiding costs associated with pet pregnancy and the resulting litter. Our healthcare team strongly believes that responsible pet…