Dental health is an extremely important part of your pet’s overall health, and it is the reason that annual dental appointments to examine an animal’s gums and teeth are highly recommended. These annual dental visits allow our veterinarians to check for early signs of oral issues and to keep your pet’s mouth healthy.  Click to … continuing reading

This little pup was only 8 weeks old when he first came to the clinic. His skin was so badly infected that there was talk of having to amputate his leg. The owners didn’t have the funds to treat the little guy and another vet had referred them to us to see if there was … continuing reading

Brought to us as a stray, it was obvious that this poor dog had been through the wringer. He weighed only 30 lbs., had a horrible skin infection, worms and was anemic. As he was being treated, Hercules contracted kennel cough, a urinary tract infection and enlarged lymph nodes. His recovery seemed to be one … continuing reading

Cher was a 126 lb. bull mastiff who was suffering from a horrible uterine infection as a result of not being spayed.  Her owner had just lost her husband, and Cher was all she had left. She couldn’t afford the cost of emergency surgery required to save her beloved dog’s life. Did we mention Cher … continuing reading

When her owners noticed that her hind leg was swollen and this little chihuahua mix couldn’t walk, they brought her to the clinic. X-rays showed that the leg was broken in three places, but the owners had no idea how this might have happened. Our medical team offered to amputate the injured leg, but the … continuing reading

Peppa was brought to a vaccine clinic by her owners, who somehow didn’t notice she couldn’t walk. It was discovered that she had one dislocated hip and one fractured hip. Peppa would need surgery and a long recovery, something her owners were unable to provide. Orthopedic surgery was performed and Peppa was adopted into a … continuing reading

The Giving Challenge is an amazing 24-hour online giving event that is coming again on April 28th and 29th, 2020. This event has impacted more than 600 non-profits in Manatee, Sarasota and DeSoto counties who have participated by having updated profiles in The Giving Partner. Humane Society of Manatee County has participated in the Giving … continuing reading