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Santa Rosa Veterinary Clinic

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Santa Rosa Veterinary Clinic has been providing compassionate care for pets since 1977. Since 1977, we have provided compassionate care for pets.

For residents in the Milton, Pace, Navarre, Gulf Breeze areas, Santa Rosa Veterinary Clinic is a reliable place you can turn to when your pet requires medical attention. Our clinic provides personal service in a friendly atmosphere. We realize your pet plays a special role in your family and we are dedicated to becoming your partner in caring for its well-being. Our complete companion animal care includes routine vaccinations, surgery, spays, neuters, dental services and X-ray services. We also have numerous pet products such as nutritional diets, flea and tick control and medicated shampoos from the industry’s top manufacturers to further help manage your pet’s health. We invite you contact us today at 850-623-2564 to schedule an appointment for your pet.

10/31/2026

🎃🐾 October 31: Happy Halloween!

Halloween can be fun for the family—but candy, costumes, decorations and frequent visitors can create unexpected risks for pets.

Keep the celebration safe:

🍫 Secure chocolate, raisins, sugar-free candy containing xylitol and all candy wrappers where pets cannot reach them.
🚪 Keep pets away from frequently opened doors to prevent frightened escapes.
🏷️ Make sure identification tags and microchip information are current.
🛏️ Give nervous pets a quiet, comfortable room away from doorbells, costumes and visitors.
🕯️ Keep candles, electrical cords, glow sticks, batteries and decorations out of reach.
👻 Use costumes only if your pet is comfortable. They should never restrict movement, vision, hearing or breathing—and pets should not be left unattended while dressed.
🐰 Remember that rabbits, birds, reptiles and other exotic pets may also become stressed by unfamiliar noise and activity.

If your pet eats candy, wrappers or another questionable item, contact your veterinarian, an emergency veterinary hospital or a pet poison-control service promptly. Keep the packaging and do not induce vomiting unless a veterinary professional instructs you to do so.

Have a happy—and safe—Halloween! 🐶🐱🐰🐦🦎

10/30/2026

☀️🐕 October 30: Florida Is Still Warm!

The calendar may say fall, but Florida weather does not always cooperate. Before heading out for a walk, check both the temperature and the ground beneath your dog’s paws.

Walk safely:

🌅 Choose cooler morning or evening hours.
🌳 Use shaded or grassy routes whenever possible.
✋ Place your hand or bare foot on the walking surface for 10 seconds. If it is uncomfortable for you, it is too hot for bare paws.
💧 Carry water and offer frequent breaks.
🐾 Keep walks shorter when temperatures or humidity are elevated.
🚫 Never leave your dog unattended in a parked vehicle.

Use extra caution with puppies, senior dogs, overweight dogs, flat-faced breeds and dogs with heart or respiratory conditions.

Stop exercising and move to a cooler area if your dog develops excessive panting, heavy drooling, weakness, stumbling, vomiting, abnormal gum color or difficulty breathing. Collapse, confusion or seizures require immediate veterinary care.

Warm days can happen during any Florida season—so check the conditions, watch your dog and walk smart!

10/29/2026

🚨🐾 October 29: Is Your Pet’s Carrier Ready?

Emergencies rarely provide time to search for a carrier, discover a broken latch or convince a frightened pet to enter an unfamiliar crate.

Prepare now:

🏷️ Label each carrier with your pet’s name and your current contact information.
📏 Make sure every pet has a secure, appropriately sized and well-ventilated carrier or crate.
🔒 Inspect doors, handles, locks and fasteners for damage.
🚪 Store carriers where they are easy to reach—not buried in a closet or attic.
🐕 Practice calmly entering, closing and carrying the crate before an emergency occurs.
🧺 Add familiar bedding or a towel when appropriate.
📄 Keep identification, vaccination records, medication instructions and a recent photo with your emergency supplies.
🥫 Prepare food, water, medications and species-specific necessities in a portable go-kit.
🚗 Plan how every pet—and every carrier—will fit safely in your vehicle.

Cats, rabbits, birds, reptiles and other small pets should travel in secure, species-appropriate carriers. Dogs should be secured in a crate or with an appropriate vehicle restraint.

Could you safely load every pet in your household within five minutes? Test your plan before you need it.

10/29/2026

🐱🎉 October 29: Happy National Cat Day!

Today belongs to the tiny house lions, professional biscuit makers, 3 a.m. hallway sprinters and furry supervisors who believe every chair, box and keyboard belongs to them.

Celebrate your cat with:

🐾 Extra cuddles—if permission is granted
🐾 A favorite toy or play session
🐾 A special cat-appropriate treat
🐾 A freshly emptied cardboard box
🐾 The privilege of serving them exactly as expected

National Cat Day also highlights the many wonderful cats waiting in shelters and rescues for loving homes. If you are ready to add a feline family member, consider adopting.

Now for the important part: **show us your cats!** Post a favorite photo in the comments and tell us their name—and what ridiculous household rule they have trained you to follow. 😹

10/28/2026

🐹 October 28: Dental Overgrowth in Hamsters and Gerbils

A hamster’s or gerbil’s front teeth grow continuously throughout life. Normal chewing and proper alignment usually keep them worn to an appropriate length, but injury, abnormal alignment or other dental problems can allow the teeth to overgrow.

Watch for:

🦷 Drooling or a wet chin
🦷 Difficulty chewing or dropping food
🦷 Eating less or refusing food
🦷 Weight loss or fewer droppings
🦷 Pawing at the mouth
🦷 Visibly long, uneven, broken or misaligned teeth
🦷 Bleeding, sores or swelling around the mouth or face

Provide appropriate food and safe wooden chew items to support normal tooth wear—but remember that chew toys cannot correct misaligned or already-overgrown teeth.

If you notice any warning signs, arrange a veterinary examination promptly. Never attempt to clip your pet’s teeth at home; they can crack or split and cause significant pain or injury.

Regularly monitor your small pet’s eating habits, weight and front teeth. Small changes can be the first indication of a painful dental problem.

10/27/2026

🦟 October 27: Ferrets Get Heartworms Too

Heartworm disease does not affect only dogs. Ferrets can also become infected through the bite of an infected mosquito—even when they live entirely indoors.

Because a ferret’s heart and blood vessels are so small, just one adult heartworm can cause severe illness or death.

Possible warning signs include:

🚩 Coughing or wheezing
🚩 Rapid, difficult or open-mouth breathing
🚩 Unusual tiredness or weakness
🚩 Decreased appetite or weight loss
🚩 Pale, bluish or muddy-colored gums
🚩 A swollen abdomen
🚩 Sudden collapse or death

Diagnosing and treating heartworm disease in ferrets can be difficult, making prevention especially important. Ferrets should receive veterinarian-prescribed heartworm prevention throughout the year—including indoor ferrets.

Never give a ferret a dog or cat parasite product unless your veterinarian has specifically prescribed the product and dose for that ferret.

Is your ferret protected? Ask your veterinarian about an appropriate year-round prevention plan. ❤️

10/27/2026

🐔🦆🦃 October 26: When Backyard Poultry Need a Veterinarian

Chickens, ducks and turkeys often hide signs of illness until they are seriously sick. Knowing what is normal for your flock can help you recognize trouble early.

Contact a veterinarian if you notice:

🚩 Refusing food or water
🚩 Unusual quietness, isolation, weakness or inability to stand
🚩 Open-mouth breathing, wheezing, coughing, sneezing or tail bobbing
🚩 Discharge from the eyes or nostrils
🚩 Persistent diarrhea or abnormal droppings
🚩 Swelling or purple discoloration of the face, comb, wattles or legs
🚩 Head tilt, poor balance, tremors, seizures or paralysis
🚩 Bleeding, wounds, suspected fractures or predator injuries
🚩 A sudden decrease in egg production or abnormal eggs
🚩 Multiple sick birds or an unexplained death in the flock

Separate a sick bird from the flock when it is safe to do so, keep handling and stress to a minimum and contact a veterinarian for guidance. Avoid adding, selling or moving birds when a contagious illness may be involved.

Early attention can protect both the affected bird and the rest of the flock. 🐣

10/24/2026

🩷 Veterinary Team Spotlight: Meet Page!

Page has spent all eight years of her veterinary-medicine career right here at Santa Rosa Veterinary Clinic!

As a Veterinary Technician, Page supports patient care throughout the hospital. Her responsibilities include diagnostics, surgery, dentistry and laboratory procedures. She especially enjoys assisting our veterinarians during surgery and continuing to develop the skills that allow her to provide increasingly advanced care.

Page loves veterinary medicine because it gives her the opportunity to care for animals, make a meaningful difference in their lives and continue learning something new every day.

One thing clients may not always realize is how much attention to detail goes into caring for every patient—even during appointments that may appear routine. Each patient requires preparation, observation, communication and an individualized approach behind the scenes.

Page is particularly proud of the skills she has developed and the trust she has built with clients during her eight years at SRVC. Her coworkers describe her as passionate, funny and reliable, and she strives to provide compassionate, high-quality care to every patient.

Fun fact: Page also holds a CNA license, but she discovered that she enjoys working with animals much more! 🐾

Outside the clinic, Page enjoys spending time with her three children and her dogs, Akira and Chevy. 🐶🐶

Thank you, Page, for eight years of knowledge, personality and careful attention to our patients, clients and team!

Address

6709 North Avenue
Milton, FL
32570

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 5:30pm
Thursday	8am - 5:30pm
Friday	8am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+18506232564

Website

https://santarosavetclinic.com/

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