Eastside Animal Clinic

06/01/2026

🌀🐾 Hurricane Season Starts Now — Is Your Pet Ready? 🐾🌀

In Florida, hurricane season begins June 1st, and while we prepare our homes and families, it’s just as important to prepare for our pets!

Emergencies can happen quickly, and having a pet emergency kit ready can help keep your furry family members safe and comfortable during a storm.

✅ Pet Emergency Kit Checklist:
🐶 At least 7 days of food and treats
💧 Fresh water (1 gallon per person/pet per day)
💊 Medications and prescriptions
📋 Copies of vaccination records and medical history
🦴 Food and water bowls
🐕 Leash, harness, and extra collar with ID tags
🐱 Carrier or crate for each pet
🧸 Favorite toy or comfort item
🛏️ Blanket or bedding
🧻 Waste bags, litter, and litter box supplies
📸 Recent photos of your pet (in case you become separated)
🔦 Flashlight and extra batteries
☎️ Emergency contact information, including your veterinarian and emergency hospitals

***A list of shelters is posted in the comments***

Don’t wait until a storm is approaching to gather supplies. Preparing now can save valuable time and reduce stress for both you and your pets.

If your pet needs medication refills, updated vaccines, or a copy of their medical records, please contact Eastside Animal Clinic BEFORE a storm is on the horizon.

Stay safe this hurricane season! ❤️🐾

06/01/2026

06/01/2026

June is Adopt a Cat Month!!

05/30/2026

Hollywood is on phones today!

05/29/2026

Happy Birthday 🎉

05/29/2026

🎉🐾 Happy Birthday to our amazing technician, Daisy! 🐾🎉

Today we celebrate the girl who keeps the tails wagging, the pets comforted, the team laughing, and somehow still manages to survive on caffeine and cuddles 😆💉🐶🐱

Daisy, thank you for all the love, compassion, hard work, and care you give to every patient that walks through our doors. Eastside Animal Clinic is lucky to have you as part of our family! ❤️

We hope your day is filled with lots of happiness, laughs, cookies and maybe a little less animal hair than usual 🎂🐾

Help us wish Daisy a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY in the comments below! 🥳

05/27/2026

🐸 SOUTHERN TOAD vs. CANE TOAD 🐸
Can you tell the difference? It could save your pet’s life!

Florida’s invasive Cane Toads are TOXIC to dogs and cats. Even mouthing or licking one can cause a medical emergency within minutes. Knowing how to identify them is extremely important for pet parents.

🔎 QUICK IDENTIFICATION TIPS:

✅ Southern Toad (Native & Harmless)
• Has two raised “horns” on top of the head
• Small oval gland behind the eyes
• Usually smaller in size

🚨 Cane Toad (Invasive & Toxic)
• NO raised “horns” on the head
• Large triangular poison glands behind the eyes
• Larger, chunky body with warty skin

⚠️ Signs of cane toad poisoning may include:
• Excessive drooling/foaming
• Bright red gums
• Pawing at the mouth
• Seizures
• Collapse

🐾 If your pet comes into contact with a cane toad:
1️⃣ Rinse the mouth immediately with running water, flushing outward
2️⃣ Wipe gums/tongue with a wet cloth
3️⃣ Seek emergency veterinary care ASAP

Please supervise pets outdoors at night, especially around water, food bowls, and porch lights where toads gather.

📍Eastside Animal Clinic
Helping keep your pets safe and happy 💚🐾