Boca Village Animal Hospital

06/22/2026

🐾 A Shout-Out to Our Veterinarians 🐾

Dr. Tompkins, Dr. Beebe, & Dr. Carla

Today, we want to recognize the incredible veterinarians who dedicate their lives to caring for your pets.
Every day, they work long shifts filled with back-to-back appointments, surgeries, emergencies, sick pets, healthy pets, difficult cases, and emotional conversations. They often skip breaks, stay late, and carry the weight of every patient they see because they genuinely care.

What happens behind the scenes of an animal hospital isn't always visible. While you may only see a small part of your pet's visit, our doctors and staff are constantly working to provide the best care possible to every patient who walks through our doors.

Veterinary medicine is challenging, demanding, and emotionally exhausting at times—but our team shows up every day because of their love for animals and their commitment to helping them live healthier, happier lives.

To our veterinarians : thank you for your compassion, dedication, and hard work. And to our clients: thank you for your patience, trust, and understanding as we care for the pets who mean so much to all of us. ❤️🐾

06/20/2026

It was a "PurrFect Caturday"
Meet Odin, Ares, Loki, Shrimp, Hades ,& Freddy Mercury
🐾🐈‍⬛🐾🐈

06/19/2026

🐾 Protect Your Dog's Paws This Summer

Walk your dog early in the morning or later in the evening when pavement is cooler. Hot sidewalks and asphalt can burn paw pads quickly, especially during the hottest part of the day. If it's too hot for your hand, it's too hot for their paws! ☀️🐶

06/18/2026

06/16/2026

Summer Heat Safety for Dogs ☀️🐾

Summer fun can quickly become dangerous for dogs. Heatstroke is a life-threatening emergency caused by overheating from hot weather, humidity, or excessive exercise.

Dogs at Higher Risk

- Short-nosed breeds (Pugs, Frenchies,Bulldogs, Boston Terriers, Boxers)
- Overweight or senior dogs
- Dogs with heart or breathing problems
- Dogs with thick or dark coats

Signs of Overheating

- Heavy panting
- Excessive drooling
- Seeking shade
- Weakness or reluctance to exercise

If your dog is overheating, move them to a cool area, offer water, wet them with cool water, and use a fan.

Signs of Heatstroke

Seek veterinary care immediately if your dog has:

- Difficulty breathing
- Vomiting or diarrhea
- Weakness or collapse
- Confusion
- Seizures

Prevention Tips

✔ Walk during cooler morning or evening hours

✔ Provide shade and fresh water

✔ Avoid strenuous exercise in hot weather

✔ Protect paws from hot pavement

✔ Keep pets indoors during extreme heat

✔ Never leave your dog unattended in a vehicle

A little prevention can go a long way in keeping your pet safe and comfortable this summer.

06/08/2026

🚨 That puddle your dog just drank from could put your entire family at risk.
Leptospirosis is a serious bacterial disease that spreads through contaminated water, puddles, lakes, wet soil, and the urine of infected wildlife and rodents.
In dogs, it can cause:
🐾 Kidney failure
🐾 Liver damage
🐾 Severe illness or even death

Because leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease, infected dogs can also expose people, making it a concern for the whole family.

✅ Vaccinate your dog
✅ Avoid stagnant water whenever possible
✅ Contact your veterinarian promptly if your dog develops vomiting, lethargy, fever, loss of appetite, or increased thirst and urination

Protect your dog. Protect your family.

06/07/2026

💙"Skitters" 💙

06/06/2026

🎆 Plan Ahead for the 4th of July! 🎆

Fireworks may be fun for us, but they can be frightening and stressful for our pets.

If your pet struggles with loud noises, now is the time to prepare. We offer a variety of options to help keep your pet calm and comfortable during holiday celebrations, from natural supplements to prescription medications.

Don't wait until the last minute—contact us today to discuss the best option for your pet! 🐾

06/02/2026

🌀 Atlantic Hurricane Season is Here! Is Your Pet Prepared? 🐾

Hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30, and while we’re busy preparing our homes, it’s important not to forget our furry family members!

✅ Make sure your pet’s ID tags and microchip information are up to date
✅ Have at least 7 days of food, water, and medications ready
✅ Keep vaccination records in a waterproof container or saved digitally
✅ Pack a pet emergency kit with leashes, carriers, bowls, litter, comfort items, and recent photos
✅ Know which hotels, shelters, or evacuation locations accept pets before a storm is approaching
✅ Never leave pets behind during an evacuation

A little planning now can make a big difference when severe weather strikes. 🌴☔