Gulf Coast Veterinary Hospital

06/14/2025

National Dog Dad Day is celebrated every year the day before Father’s Day and this year, it falls on June 14. It is an opportunity for all the dog dads out there to acknowledge the love they have for their pets and strengthen the relationship between pups and their owner dads. Like all relationshi...

06/11/2025

Having a pet brings joy and companionship into our lives. Social Petworking Month, celebrated every June, takes this joy to the online world. Pet lovers come together on social media to share photos, videos, and stories about their furry friends. The event becomes a lively and interactive celebratio...

06/08/2025

He's a smart cookie.

06/04/2025

NATIONAL HUG YOUR CAT DAY When National Hug Your Cat Day rolls around each year on June 4, the purr-fect opportunity presents itself for some snuggle time. Depending on your feline critter's nature, hugging may not be in the cards. However, like most animals, touch is a vital part of communication -...

05/30/2025

His recovery is truly a miracle, and so is his adoption story... ❤️‍🩹

05/28/2025

Many dogs are frightened by the sights and sounds of thunderstorms. Rain, wind, thunder, lightning, and even pressure changes can all cause anxiety. Some dogs will simply pace and whine to deal with their fear, while others hide or even injure themselves while trying to escape confinement. How your....

05/26/2025

05/23/2025

May is Responsible Animal Guardian Month – a time to salute the great joy and added responsibility that pets bring. It’s a special time for pets, from the largest horse to the smallest fish, to be recognized for the joy they add to our lives. History of Responsible Animal Guardian Month It has i...

05/16/2025

Rescued sailboat cat dives into the water for swims ... and loves to beg his mom to go on paddle board rides 🩷 We talked to his mom Laura from Sailing Holly Blue about the ultimate boat cat life and how his cat sister walked into their life

05/14/2025

Thousands of pets get lost every day. Please do not let your pet be in that number. Microchipping is a simple, quick and painless procedure that can be the difference between your lost pet being returned to you, or your pet ending up on the streets, scared and alone, unclaimed in a shelter, or even....

05/09/2025

Dog Mom Day, observed on the second Saturday in May and taking place on May 10 this year, is a day for all pup-loving women across the country to celebrate their special kind of motherhood. Can you imagine that dogs came into our lives between 20,000 and 40,000 years ago? Dogs are descendants of a n...

05/07/2025

Dog Anxiety Awareness Week is observed in the first full week of May and takes place from May 5 to 11 this year. The week shares information and creates awareness about the prevalence of anxiety in canines. Anxiety, a mental condition, is the body’s natural response to stress and persistent fear. ...