Shores Animal Hospital

08/27/2026

🧠💧 When too much brain fluid becomes a burden, hydrocephalus in dogs can show up as head tilt, pacing, vision issues, or lethargy. Early diagnosis + treatment = better days ahead. 🐶❤️

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Hydrocephalus in dogs is a serious brain condition that can negatively affect your pet. Learn the causes, treatment, and prevention.

08/26/2026

🐾🎉 Today Belongs to the Dogs!

Happy International Dog Day! From couch potatoes to adventure buddies, every dog has their own special way of making life better. 🐶💙

Celebrate August 26 with extra treats, belly rubs, and plenty of love!

08/25/2026

Wobbly but wonderful 🐾✨ Cats with cerebellar hypoplasia rock balance quirks, tremors, and unsteady strides, but they’re never broken. With ramps, rugs, patience & love, they live full, happy lives.

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Feline cerebellar hypoplasia is a neurological condition. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of cerebellar hypoplasia in cats.

08/20/2026

When your kitty gets the “skin twitchies”: 🐱✨ Feline hyperesthesia (or ‘twitchy cat syndrome’) can make them overreact to touch, rip at their fur, or act extra jumpy. Observe triggers, keep stress low, and check with your vet; sometimes it needs medical care, not just patience. 💫💖

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Feline Hyperesthesia Syndrome is a recently recognized although not well-understood ailment in which your cat can be very sensitive to touch.

08/18/2026

Brain inflammation in cats? 🐱🧠 Encephalitis can bring seizures, head tilts, or behavior changes. Quick vet care + meds (antibiotics, antivirals, steroids) is key.

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Encephalitis causes potentially life-threatening brain inflammation in cats. Learn the causes, treatment, and prevention.

08/13/2026

Client: “Can you break down the estimate?”
Me: “Say less.” 💃😂📋💸

08/13/2026

🐶💫 That sudden skip or limp? Could be a luxating patella, when the knee cap pops out of place. Watch for stumbles or hopping; rest, joint care, or surgery may bring back steady paws. 🦵❤️

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If your dog has a knee that seems to pop out of place, it may have a patellar luxation. Find out what this means and what can be done about it.

08/12/2026

A little field trip with the work crew this past weekend🐍🧪 Getting an up-close look at snake venom, antivenin, and the science behind saving lives! 🔬🐍

08/11/2026

🐾 When your pup starts tipping outward on the front legs or stigma-bordered swelling appears, it might be elbow dysplasia, common in growing big pups. Early X-rays, smart bodyweight care, and surgery or rehab can get those paws back in play. Stay proactive, stay pawsitive! 🦴

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Elbow dysplasia is a common cause of front leg lameness in dogs, especially large breeds such as German shepherds.

08/07/2026

Work duties + a little choreography never hurt anybody 💃🏽 🪩 🐾 🩺