This little French BullDog named Lulu got pneumonia from food inadvertently entering her lungs. Fortunately, she was treated at Sarasota’s Critical Vet Care. You can see her story here. If your puppy or dog gobbles food too quickly, you may want to consider a “slow” dog food bowl. These bowls have protrusions from the bottom of […]
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A dog’s neurological exam
What really happens in a neurological exam for dogs? Check out these first steps a pet neurologist will take to access your dog’s stability and state. If you suspect your dog is having a neurological issue, please talk with your veterinarian as soon as possible or contact Dr. Anne Chauvet of Critical Vet Care. 941-929-1818
Medicine for Pets – the new, the old, the ugly and the truth
By Anne Chauvet, DVM, DACVIM Neurology Apoquel is irking veterinarians and pet owners and it is not because it does not work. On the contrary, the “miracle” drug is nothing short of a God send for itchy dogs. Unfortunately the company manufacturing Apoquel, Zoetis, cannot keep up with the demand. Who wants their dog to […]
All Season Giving: SAFI – a new Sarasota nonprofit for animals
A new 501(c)3 nonprofit to help pet owners who can’t afford the cost of specialized veterinary care has been helping save the lives of family pets and has begun asking others if they are willing to help less fortunate families, too. Dr. Anne Chauvet, a veterinary neurologist who founded Critical Care & Veterinary Specialists of […]
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Managing Canine Epilepsy
Unlike arthritis or loss of hearing or sight in your dog, the manifestation of epilepsy or a seizure arrives like a tsunami. In most cases, there is no warning and you and your dog are suddenly placed in a terrifying situation. With our dog Kodiak, a Husky-Shepherd mix, we had spent the morning in our […]