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 02, 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: Mar. 30, 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: Mar. 29, 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
How Much Chocolate is Too Much?
posted: Nov. 30, 2017.

You just found out your dog scarfed down the your prized Chocolate Easter Bunny that you were saving to treat yourself with later.Is Fido safe? Do you need to see Read more
What NOT to Feed Your Dog - Part II
posted: Nov. 30, 2017.

The is the second half of our blog entries on What NOT to Feed Fido. Part I covers Xylitol, Avocado, Alcohol and Onions. Chocolate has it's own entry.Caffeine is naturally produced Read more
Fido Paw Tips
posted: Nov. 30, 2017.

Care and maintenance of Fido's paws is easily and often overlooked. Most dogs don't usually exhibit obvious signs of problems until they start limping or leave blood spots on your Read more