Name: Veterinary Center of Sarasota
Address: 311 S Washington Blvd, Sarasota, FL, 34236, US
Telephone: 941-952-1900

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Vaccination Protocols
posted: May 03, 2019.

At the Veterinary Center of Sarasota, we always keep up with the very latest in vaccination protocols for your furry family members. In 1999, research on the duration of core Read more
I Just Need Flea/Tick Meds!! Why do I Need a Visit?
posted: May 17, 2018.

As a sub-tropical climate of high humidity and warm temperature ranges, Florida is the ideal environment for growing fleas year round. The only flea control products we recommend, stock or Read more
To Raw or Not to Raw - Raw Meat for Fido?
posted: May 08, 2018.

We’re often asked if raw meat for Fido is ‘OK’. Proponents point out that wolves evolved and live today on a diet of raw meat and claim a number of Read more
Parasites! Viruses! - Traveling? Oh My!
posted: May 03, 2018.

Updated Oct 20, 2017.Thinking of visiting another state with Fido or Felicia? Here’s a nifty resource for determining which vaccinations you may want done for your pet. To be perfectly Read more
Hurricane Irma - Afterwards - Tues Sept 12
posted: May 03, 2018.

We are happy to let all our clinic friends and family members know that we've weathered Hurricane Irma in good shape.And yes! We are open!! We're ready to give your favorite furry Read more
Rabid Dog!! Rabies Fact v Fiction
posted: May 03, 2018.

Rabid Dog is one of the most common cultural icons of rabid animals that everyone has. Everyone knows bites from rabid dogs are dangerous.The problem with Everyone knows is that Read more
Don't Get Bit! Part One: Bite Avoidance Dealing with the Stranger Dog
posted: May 03, 2018.

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports there are 4.5 million dog bites in the United States every year. About half of these dog bites happen in the home with Read more
News from Our Clinic: Noel – Passing Notes
posted: Apr. 13, 2018.

We lost our clinic’s long time resident singer Noel today. He lived here at the clinic for about 31 years and could have been one of the oldest cockatiels in the Read more
Tick Proof Your Yard Today!
posted: Apr. 27, 2018.

With the onset of Spring, now is the time to tick proof your yard. This is an essential part of protecting Fido and Felicia as well as yourself and the Read more
Pet Health Insurance - What Is and Do You Need It?
posted: Feb. 23, 2018.

Not everyone can be as happy go lucky as Brownie. You can believe she's not worried about Pet Insurance at all! What is Pet Health Insurance? Health insurance for your pet Read more
Boredom Killers - Toys for Big Dogs
posted: Jan. 23, 2018.

One way to look at dog toys is to group them into two categories. There are toys for you to play with your dog. Then there are toys which you Read more
Holiday Gifting for Fido and Felicia
posted: Dec. 14, 2017.

For pet parents or friends of pet parents, picking a gift Fido or Felicia to participate in the holidays can have mistaken assumptions and difficulties. We offer the following tips for safe and Read more
Don't Get Bit! Part Two: Fear and Aggression – Doggy Social Cues
posted: Dec. 08, 2017.

The Dog Genome Project shows us that there is only a 0.04% difference in DNA between gray wolves and dogs. Dog behavior and social cues are therefore deeply rooted in wolf pack social Read more
Holiday Feasts for Fido? - NOT!!
posted: Nov. 14, 2017.

Thinking of sneaking a table snack to the furry children in the household? It’s best to show some restraint regardless of how ‘soulful’ Fido or Felicia’s eyes get.Much of what Read more
Pet Health Survey
posted: Nov. 09, 2017.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and One Health Commission are now gathering voluntary pet health information through pet owner surveys. The survey is being conducted by One Health and the Read more
No Xylitol for Fido
posted: Nov. 02, 2017.

It used to be that Xylitol as an ingredient was limited to gums, mints, sugarless candies and toothpaste. The marketing hype for these foods are tag lines like “Doesn’t promote Read more