Health & Wellness
Natural Supplements & Holistic Options for Florida Pets
If you’ve spent time in a pet store supplement aisle recently — or gone down a rabbit hole of pet wellness forums — you know that the world of natural supplements for dogs and cats has expanded considerably. Omega-3 fatty acids, probiotics, CBD oil, joint support blends, digestive enzymes, herbal calming aids: the options are…
Read MoreGrooming Double-Coated Dogs in Florida’s Humidity: The Shaving Debate
If you’ve ever stood in a Florida parking lot in July with your Husky looking up at you with what can only be described as betrayal in their eyes, you’ve probably wondered: should I just shave this dog? It’s a question that Community Animal Hospitals in St. Petersburg hears regularly from owners of double-coated breeds—and…
Read MoreCooling Foods & Frozen Treats for Florida Dogs & Cats
St. Petersburg summers are not subtle. By July, the heat index along South Pinellas County regularly hovers between 105°F and 115°F, and even a short walk to the car feels like stepping into an oven. While most pet owners are careful about pavement heat and midday walks, fewer think about how summer affects what their…
Read MorePool & Canal Safety for Dogs in Florida
Community Animal Hospitals (CAH), located at 5895 54th Ave N in St. Petersburg, FL 33709, is a full-service veterinary clinic caring for dogs, cats, and other pets across South Pinellas County. Situated in one of the most water-rich cities in Florida, the CAH veterinary team is well-acquainted with the aquatic hazards that St. Pete dog…
Read MoreBoating with Your Dog on Tampa Bay: Safety Tips from Your St. Pete Vet
Community Animal Hospitals is a full-service veterinary practice with two locations in St. Petersburg, Florida—serving dogs and cats across South Pinellas County from Central Avenue and 54th Avenue North. With Tampa Bay and Boca Ciega Bay essentially at the city’s doorstep, St. Pete is one of the best cities in the country to be a…
Read MoreKeeping Your Pet Hydrated & Cool in St. Petersburg’s Summer Heat
Community Animal Hospitals (CAH) is a veterinary clinic serving St. Petersburg and South Pinellas County, FL — a region where July temperatures routinely reach the mid-to-upper 90s and afternoon heat indexes can exceed 105°F. For pet owners in St. Pete, the challenge of summer isn’t just the heat itself; it’s the combination of extreme temperatures,…
Read MoreRainy Season Pet Care in St. Petersburg: Mold, Mud, Fleas & More
Rainy Season Pet Care in St. Petersburg: Mold, Mud, Fleas & More If you live in St. Petersburg and you have pets, you already know the pattern: afternoon sky goes dark around 2 PM, the rain hammers down for 45 minutes, everything smells like a warm wet sponge, and your dog is absolutely determined to…
Read MoreFlorida’s Most Toxic Plants for Pets: A St. Pete Pet Owner’s Guide
Living in St. Petersburg means gorgeous year-round greenery — lush tropical landscaping, colorful flowering shrubs, and houseplants that thrive in our humid Florida climate. But that same beauty comes with a hidden danger for our pets. Community Animal Hospitals (CAH), serving St. Petersburg and South Pinellas County, sees firsthand how quickly a curious pet can…
Read MoreBufo Toad Emergencies: What St. Pete Pet Owners Need to Know Right Now
If you live in St. Petersburg or anywhere in South Pinellas County, there’s a danger lurking in your backyard right now — especially after dark. The Bufo toad, also called the cane toad or giant toad (Rhinella marina), is one of the most serious wildlife threats to local pets. And with Florida’s rainy season in…
Read MoreLeptospirosis Zoonotic Threat to Vet Staff, Pet Owners
Leptospirosis, a zoonotic disease caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira, presents a significant health risk to veterinary staff, pet owners, and the wider community. This disease, highlighted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for its public health implications, can be transferred from animals to humans, often through indirect or direct contact…
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