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Total Pet Care Veterinary Hospital Total Pet Care is an organization that strives to serve our patients & customers holistically. Proper pet care is not a task or an event it is a lifestyle.

Welcome to Total Pet Care Veterinary Clinic where we have dedicated our lives to providing exceptional service to you and your dearly loved pets. With conveniently located branches in Arouca, Barataria and Couva, we have been the choice for dedicated and compassionate care for more than 10 000 clients and is steadily growing. We pride ourselves in holistic animal care where we anticipate the needs of our animal patients from prenatal to geriatric and you the care givers. We are your choice for proactive, prompt and efficient service. We are committed to maintaining happy owners and healthy pets. At Total Pet Care we believe practicing proper medicine, providing the best advice and delivering first class service to our patients and clients. Our experienced staff offers the most competent treatments, services and advice available to ensure your pet remains healthy for many years to come. We take time to explain treatment plans and discuss diagnosis with our clients to ensure that everyone is clear on expectations and outcomes. We provide an array of superb services including Regular Health Examinations, Vaccinations, Geriatric program & counseling, Dental Care, Radiology, Surgical Services, Preventative health examinations, Diagnostic Services, Dietary planning , Weight management, Boarding and Grooming. Our convenient Pick up/ Drop off service, House calls and fully functional diagnostic lab are second to none. We also facilitate happy owners and maintain healthy pets with our Training facilities, Boarding facilities and Client education

Caring for your pet is not a task it is a lifestyle. Our establishment is fully computerized and in order to provide you and your beloved friend optimal care, we work by appointments. This system allows us to ensure that your time isn't wasted and we can provide you with uninterrupted service.

22/10/2026

“Just one piece won’t hurt.” 🍕🐶

Every dog owner has said it. Those eyes, that head tilt, and suddenly a pizza crust is on the floor. But here’s what most people don’t realize: junk food rarely hurts your dog today. The real damage builds quietly over months and years, long before you ever see a symptom.

After more than 25 years as a veterinarian, I see the end result of “harmless” snacks all the time. In this video, I break down what actually happens inside your dog’s body when they eat the foods we love most:

🥔 Potato chips and pizza crusts: Why the salt load adds up fast and keeps your dog’s kidneys working overtime.

🍫 Chocolate: Why “just a little” is a gamble, how dark chocolate and baking chocolate are far more dangerous than milk chocolate, and why even small amounts stress the heart.

🍟 French fries: How deep fried food fuels inflammation, and why it trains your dog to crave fat and salt over their real food.

🧀 Cheese: The “healthy” treat that’s packed with calories and fat, and its link to weight gain and pancreatitis, one of the most painful conditions I treat.

The scary part? Your dog can look completely fine while all of this is happening. By the time you notice lethargy, weight gain, stiff joints or digestive trouble, the damage is often already done.

This isn’t about guilt. It’s about giving your dog more good years with you. Small changes in what you share at the table can make a huge difference down the road.

👉 Watch to the end and share this with someone who always sneaks their dog “just one bite.”

💬 Tell me in the comments: What human food does your dog beg for the most?

🔔 Follow for more vet-backed advice to keep your dog healthy and by your side longer.

⚠️ If your dog has eaten chocolate or is vomiting, weak or acting unusual after eating something they shouldn’t, contact your veterinarian right away.

20/10/2026

Do you know what that plant in your living room is? Some of the most popular houseplants are toxic to dogs, and many owners have no idea.

After more than 25 years as a vet, I have seen how quickly an ordinary day can turn into an emergency visit when a dog chews the wrong leaf. The tricky part is that toxic plants look just like safe ones, and the plant tag is usually long gone.

That is why we built a Plant and Toxicity Scanner into VetSmart AI. Point your phone camera at a plant, and it tells you what it is and whether it is toxic to dogs.

A few examples:

Pothos: very common and very popular. Toxic to dogs. Chewing it can cause drooling, mouth irritation and vomiting.

Peace lily: found in homes and offices everywhere. It causes the same kind of mouth irritation.

Sago palm: one of the most dangerous. Every part is toxic, especially the seeds, and it can be life threatening.

Puppies and dogs who love to chew are most at risk. Signs to watch for after chewing a plant include drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, tiredness, tremors and loss of appetite.

Three habits I recommend:

Scan any new plant before it comes home.
Scan the plants you already own, including the ones in the garden.
Keep toxic plants out of reach, or rehome them if your dog likes to chew.

If you think your dog has chewed or eaten a toxic plant, do not wait for symptoms. Call your vet right away, and bring a photo or a piece of the plant if you can.

A scanner is a helpful first check, not a replacement for your vet. Plant identification from a photo is not perfect, so if you are unsure, treat the plant as unsafe until you know.

Free to start: vetsmartai.totalpetcare.online

Which plant in your home will you scan first? Tell me below.

20/10/2026

3 Hidden Hazards in Your Living Room for Your Dog

Do you know what that plant in your living room is? Some of the most popular houseplants are toxic to dogs, and many owners have no idea.

After more than 25 years as a vet, I have seen how quickly an ordinary day can turn into an emergency visit when a dog chews the wrong leaf. The tricky part is that toxic plants look just like safe ones, and the plant tag is usually long gone.

That is why we built a Plant and Toxicity Scanner into VetSmart AI. Point your phone camera at a plant, and it tells you what it is and whether it is toxic to dogs.

A few examples:

Pothos: very common and very popular. Toxic to dogs. Chewing it can cause drooling, mouth irritation and vomiting.

Peace lily: found in homes and offices everywhere. It causes the same kind of mouth irritation.

Sago palm: one of the most dangerous. Every part is toxic, especially the seeds, and it can be life threatening.

Puppies and dogs who love to chew are most at risk. Signs to watch for after chewing a plant include drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, tiredness, tremors and loss of appetite.

Three habits I recommend:

Scan any new plant before it comes home.
Scan the plants you already own, including the ones in the garden.
Keep toxic plants out of reach, or rehome them if your dog likes to chew.

If you think your dog has chewed or eaten a toxic plant, do not wait for symptoms. Call your vet right away, and bring a photo or a piece of the plant if you can.

A scanner is a helpful first check, not a replacement for your vet. Plant identification from a photo is not perfect, so if you are unsure, treat the plant as unsafe until you know.

Free to start: vetsmartai.totalpetcare.online

Which plant in your home will you scan first? Tell me below.

16/10/2026

The Senior Dog Sign Most Owners Miss

In more than 25 years as a vet, one of the most common things I see is owners putting stiffness down to “just getting old.” Dogs are very good at hiding pain, and because the changes happen slowly, they start to look normal.

Here is what I tell owners to watch for:

Stiffness when getting up, especially after rest
Hesitating at the stairs, or skipping them altogether
Shorter walks, or lagging behind on ones they used to love
Less interest in jumping onto the couch or into the car
Licking at a joint, or a change in how they sit or lie down

Any of these can point to arthritis or another source of pain. It does not mean your dog is giving up. Many senior dogs are far more willing to move once their discomfort is managed, so a comfort plan is worth starting early. It usually begins with three things.

One. A proper vet check. Stiffness has several possible causes, and the right plan depends on what is really going on.

Two. A healthy weight. Extra weight puts more load on sore joints, and keeping a senior dog lean is one of the most useful things an owner can do.

Three. Comfort and grip at home. Rugs on slippery floors, a soft supportive bed, and a ramp or steps for the car and couch make daily life much easier.

One important reminder: never give your dog human painkillers. Some common ones are dangerous for dogs. Always ask your vet before giving any medication or supplement.

Small changes can make a real difference to how your senior dog moves through the day.

Save this for the next time you wonder if your dog is “just getting old,” and share it with someone who has a senior dog at home.

What was the first sign you noticed in your senior dog? Tell me below.

15/10/2026

Can you feel your dog’s ribs? 3 quick checks to see if your dog is at a healthy weight. Save this and check again next month.

15/10/2026

Vet reacts: is that viral pet food trend actually safe? 3 common ingredients that can seriously harm dogs. Get the free Never Feed This List at vetsmart-guide.vibepreview.app

There is a term we use in veterinary medicine that most vets will never say out loud to a client.Economic euthanasia.It ...
11/10/2026

There is a term we use in veterinary medicine that most vets will never say out loud to a client.

Economic euthanasia.

It means a healthy or treatable animal is put down because the owner cannot afford the bill.

I have been in clinical practice for more than 25 years.
I have seen it more times than I want to count.

And I want to be clear about something.

It is not the owner’s fault.

Vet costs have become genuinely unaffordable for a large percentage of pet owners. A single emergency visit can wipe out a month’s salary. Pet insurance premiums have jumped significantly in the last two years and the coverage gaps have gotten wider at the same time.

The system is broken for a lot of families.

But here is what I have also watched happen over 25 years in a consulting room.

The most expensive vet bill is almost never the surprise.

It is the thing that was quietly building for three months while nobody noticed.

Parvo caught on day one versus day four.
Not just survival odds. The cost difference is enormous.

Dental disease at stage one versus stage three.
One is a clean. The other is extractions and surgery.

A urinary blockage caught early versus caught at 2am on a Sunday.
Same condition. Completely different bill.

Late detection is where the money goes.

The families who end up in the impossible position
are almost never the ones who were watching closely.
They are the ones who did not know what to watch for.

That gap between what owners can see
and what vets are trained to catch
is where treatable becomes critical
and affordable becomes impossible.

Watch your dog.
Learn their baseline.
Know what normal looks like for them specifically.
Not for dogs in general. For your dog.

Changes in energy. Appetite. Sleep. Behaviour. Drinking.

Those are the signals that come before the expensive problem.
Every single time.




A major raw dog food brand was just recalled for salmonella.Three dogs got sick before anyone pulled it off shelves.Most...
08/10/2026

A major raw dog food brand was just recalled for salmonella.

Three dogs got sick before anyone pulled it off shelves.

Most owners found out from a Facebook post.
After their dog had already been eating it for two weeks.

I am Dr. Kevin V. Francis D.V.M.
More than 25 years of clinical practice.
Three animal hospitals.

And I want to tell you something the pet food industry
does not want you thinking about too hard.

Recalls happen constantly.

Salmonella. Listeria. Aflatoxin.
Elevated vitamin D levels that cause kidney failure.
Plastic and metal contamination.
Pentobarbital found in dog food.
That last one is a euthanasia drug.
In dog food. It happened.

The brands on the recall list are not always
the cheap ones.
Some of the most trusted names in premium pet nutrition
have had recalls in the last five years.

And the system that is supposed to protect your dog
works like this.

The FDA issues a recall.
The brand posts a notice on their website.
Maybe a news outlet picks it up.
Maybe a Facebook group shares it.
Maybe you see it.
Maybe you do not.

By the time most owners find out
the bag is already half empty.

This is not a fringe problem.
This is the normal way the system works.

Check the FDA recall database before you buy a new bag.
It takes two minutes.
Most people have never done it once.




08/10/2026

Another raw dog food brand just got
recalled for salmonella. Three dogs
got sick.

Most dog owners find out from Facebook.
After their dog has already been
eating it for weeks.

I am Dr. Kevin V. Francis D.V.M.
More than 25 years of clinical practice.
Three animal hospitals.

Raw food recalls happen more than
you think. Salmonella. Listeria.
Plastic contamination. The brands
on the recall list are not always
the ones you would expect.

VetSmart AI sends you an FDA recall
alert the moment any product your
dog eats is pulled from shelves.
Not from Facebook. Not from a friend.
The moment it happens.

And the food scanner checks every
ingredient clinically before you
even buy the bag. Against a red flag
list of 23 ingredients I built from
more than 25 years of seeing what
these ingredients do to real dogs
in a real consulting room.

Red Flag. Or Green Light.
Ten seconds. Before you buy.
Before your dog eats it.
Before the recall ever happens.

Try it free: vetsmartai.online

Not an algorithm. A real vet.





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