Oakhurst Veterinary Hospital

Oakhurst Veterinary Hospital Voted Readers' Choice Pinellas Best Veterinarian for the last seven years! We also offer Dog & Cat boarding, & dog daycare.

Since 1977, Oakhurst Veterinary Hospital has been treating the dogs, cats, & pocket pets of Seminole, FL, & surrounding areas. We are a full-service, AAHA accredited, Cat Friendly Practice certified, & low-stress handling veterinary hospital. Our services include wellness care, sick visits, vaccinations, microchipping, nutrition & weight management, parasite testing & prevention, acupuncture, Trad

itional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Herbal Medicine, laser therapy, x-ray, ultrasound, in-house lab, pet dentistry, surgery including spay & neuter, cherry eye repair, mass removal, pain management, & more. We are open six days a week, & we look forward to meeting you & your pet.

🎆 New Year’s Eve Is Almost Here… and Your Cat Is NOT a Fan of the Fireworks 🎆While we’re counting down to midnight, loud...
12/30/2025

🎆 New Year’s Eve Is Almost Here… and Your Cat Is NOT a Fan of the Fireworks 🎆

While we’re counting down to midnight, loud noises, guests, and sudden changes can be overwhelming (and downright scary) for our feline friends. Cats are masters at hiding stress — but New Year’s Eve is one of the most common times for anxiety-related issues and indoor cats sneaking outside unnoticed.

🐾 How to keep your cat safe and calm this New Year’s Eve:

🏠 Create a quiet, secure “safe room”
Choose a calm space away from doors and windows with your cat’s favorite bed, blankets, litter box, food, and water. Add white noise or soft music to help mask fireworks.

🐱 Give them space — and choices
Let your cat hide if they want. Avoid forcing affection. Boxes, covered beds, and familiar scents can provide comfort and security.

🚪 Doors closed = cats safe
With guests coming and going, cats can easily slip out unnoticed. Keep doors closed, post reminders for visitors, and consider placing your cat in their safe room before the festivities begin.

💊 Plan ahead for anxiety support
If your cat uses calming supplements or prescription anxiety medications, be sure to pick them up before the holiday. Waiting until the booms start can be too late.

📛 ID matters (even for indoor cats!)
Make sure collars, ID tags, and microchip information are current — just in case a scared kitty makes a dash for the door.

❤️ Stay calm & keep routines normal
Cats pick up on our energy. Stick to normal feeding times and keep things as low-key as possible.

A little preparation can make a huge difference in keeping your cat calm, comfortable, and safely indoors while we ring in the New Year. 🥂🐾
If your kitty struggles with anxiety, we’re here to help you plan ahead.

🎇 Let’s make this New Year stress-free — whiskers included. 🎇

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🎆 New Year’s Eve Is Almost Here… and So Are the BOOMS! 🎆Fireworks, crowds, loud noises, and unexpected chaos can turn a ...
12/29/2025

🎆 New Year’s Eve Is Almost Here… and So Are the BOOMS! 🎆

Fireworks, crowds, loud noises, and unexpected chaos can turn a fun night into a stressful one for our pets — especially dogs. Noise anxiety is real, and New Year’s Eve is one of the most common times pets go missing or have panic-related emergencies.

🐾 How to keep your dog safe and calm this New Year’s Eve:

✨ Plan ahead with medications
If your pet needs anxiety medication, calming supplements, or refills — don’t wait until the fireworks start. Pick them up before the holiday so you’re prepared when the booms begin.

🏠 Create a safe, cozy space
Set up a quiet room with your dog’s favorite bed, blankets, toys, and maybe some white noise or calming music to help drown out the fireworks. Familiar = comforting.

🚪 Doors stay CLOSED
Guests coming and going + loud noises = scared dogs bolting out the door. Double-check gates, doors, and fences, and remind guests to be extra mindful.

🐶 ID is everything
Make sure collars, ID tags, and microchip information are up to date — just in case.

❤️ Stay calm & reassuring
Your dog feeds off your energy. Keep things low-key, offer comfort, and avoid punishment for fearful behavior — they’re not being “bad,” they’re scared.

A little preparation goes a long way in keeping your pet safe, calm, and home where they belong as we ring in the New Year. 🥂🐾
If you have concerns about anxiety or need help planning ahead, we’re always here for you.

🎇 Let’s make this New Year safe for everyone — paws included. 🎇

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Our friend here was shaking his head so hard — maybe saying goodbye to his visitors after the holidays (or protesting an...
12/26/2025

Our friend here was shaking his head so hard — maybe saying goodbye to his visitors after the holidays (or protesting an ear infection 🎄👂) — that he ended up with an ear hematoma!

An aural hematoma happens when a small blood vessel inside the ear flap (pinna) bursts, allowing blood to collect between the skin and cartilage. This causes that classic puffy, swollen ear appearance. But don’t worry — we’ve got your pet covered (literally 😉). Here’s how we help them feel better:

🩺 Step 1: Local Numbing — We apply lidocaine, a local anesthetic, to gently numb the area so your pet stays comfortable.
💉 Step 2: Drainage — The doctor carefully uses a sterile needle to drain the accumulated blood from the hematoma.
💊 Step 3: Medication — We follow up with a Kenalog injection, which helps reduce inflammation and prevent the hematoma from returning.
🎀 Step 4: Head Wrap Time! — Instead of the dreaded “cone of shame,” we use a soft, secure head wrap to minimize head-shaking and protect the ear while it heals.

So this holiday season, if your pet’s ears start shaking more than Santa’s belly full of jelly, it might be time for a quick visit! 🩺💚

12/24/2025

We had a very special surprise visitor this week 🐄✨
A day full of moos, laughter, and delicious coffee—the perfect holiday combo!

Huge thank you to our stars of the show: Hailey with Jason Moomoa, and Kayla with Vintéra Coffee ☕💛
You warmed our hearts, brought all the snuggles and smiles we didn’t know we needed, and gave us the caffeine boost that kept us jingle-ing all the way to the finish line.

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas Eve! 🎄✨



💉🐾 Ever Wonder What an IV Catheter Looks Like in Your Pet? 🐾💉We thought this X-ray was the purr-fect opportunity to give...
12/23/2025

💉🐾 Ever Wonder What an IV Catheter Looks Like in Your Pet? 🐾💉

We thought this X-ray was the purr-fect opportunity to give you a behind-the-scenes look at something we use every single day — the IV catheter! 🩺✨

An intravenous (IV) catheter is a small, flexible tube that’s gently placed into a vein — most often in your pet’s front leg (the cephalic vein). This allows us to safely and efficiently deliver fluids, medications, or anesthesia directly into the bloodstream, where they can work their magic faster than Santa sliding down the chimney! 🎅⚡

These little catheters are an essential part of modern veterinary care — whether your pet is:
🎁 Under anesthesia for surgery
💧 Receiving IV fluids to stay hydrated
❤️ Being treated for illness or pain

The process is quick, sterile, and designed for comfort — most pets barely notice! For extra wiggly or anxious patients, we may place the catheter once they’re gently sedated to keep everything calm and safe. 💚

So while your pets are rockin’ around the Christmas tree, we’ll keep their care merry, bright, and IV-ry safe! 😉🎄🐾

Good morning & happy Christmas week! 🎄✨Just a quick heads-up: we’ll be closed today from 12–2 PM for lunch — but while y...
12/22/2025

Good morning & happy Christmas week! 🎄✨

Just a quick heads-up: we’ll be closed today from 12–2 PM for lunch — but while you wait, swipe through to see some of our office pets who definitely made the nice list 🐶🐾😉

Because what’s more festive than a little holiday cheer and cute faces? 🎅🏼❤️

🎄🐾 Holiday Hours Update! 🐾🎄Hey Oakhurst family! We just wanted to give you a quick heads-up that we’ll be closing early ...
12/22/2025

🎄🐾 Holiday Hours Update! 🐾🎄

Hey Oakhurst family! We just wanted to give you a quick heads-up that we’ll be closing early on Christmas Eve at 2:00 PM and closed all day Christmas Day so our team can spend some cozy time with their loved ones—both furry and human.❤️

Dr. Donovan is already picturing herself sipping eggnog by the fire… and we can’t blame her! 😉🔥🎅

From all of us at Oakhurst Veterinary Hospital, we wish you a warm, joyful, and safe holiday season! 💚✨

12/20/2025

👉 Download your pet's care and health with our FREE and easy-to-use app: download.petdesk.com

You can download our app to your smartphone and have it link directly to our systems. All of its features are completely free to you for being a valued client. ☺️

Once you download the app, create an account with the email address we have on file for you. The app will sync your information overnight, so don’t be worried if you don’t see your pet’s history right away, it’ll be there in the morning!

🎄🐾 Holiday Hazards for Pets — What’s Merry vs. Scary! 🐾🎄‘Tis the season for sparkly lights, tasty treats, and cozy famil...
12/19/2025

🎄🐾 Holiday Hazards for Pets — What’s Merry vs. Scary! 🐾🎄

‘Tis the season for sparkly lights, tasty treats, and cozy family fun… but not everything festive is pet-approved! 🎅✨ Before your curious cat or treat-seeking pup gets into mischief, here’s what to watch out for this holiday season.

🚨 When It’s a Pet Emergency
Head to the nearest ER if your pet:
⚠️ Eats tinsel, ribbon, ornaments, or wrapping materials 🎁
⚠️ Chews on electrical cords or holiday lights 💡
⚠️ Ingests chocolate, grapes/raisins, xylitol, alcohol, or bones 🍫🍷
⚠️ Has vomiting, diarrhea (especially with blood), or seems very tired or bloated
⚠️ Has trouble breathing or collapses

💚 When It’s Probably Not an Emergency
🐶 Snuck a small bite of plain turkey or bread
🐱 Swatted a light ornament without swallowing it
🐾 Seems a little gassy or sleepy after overindulging
🐕 Licked a small amount of whipped cream or mashed potatoes

🎅 Bonus Safety Tips for a Merry & Bright Home!

🎄 Keep ornaments, tinsel, and ribbon out of reach — cats especially love batting them around!
🌹 Avoid holiday plants like poinsettias, mistletoe, and lilies — they’re toxic to pets.
🕯️ Never leave candles unattended (curious tails = instant chaos).
🧦 Keep gift bags, twist ties, and plastic wrap away from sneaky snackers.

🎄😺 When You Wake Up From Anesthesia and Realize It’s Almost Christmas... 😺🎄This little cutie is giving total “What day i...
12/18/2025

🎄😺 When You Wake Up From Anesthesia and Realize It’s Almost Christmas... 😺🎄

This little cutie is giving total “What day is it? Did Santa come yet?” vibes after waking up from anesthesia! 🎅💤✨

Just like humans, pets can feel a bit groggy, wobbly, or “what just happened?” after a procedure — so if your furry elf is a little dazed or dramatic post-visit, don’t worry! That’s totally normal. 💚

🩺 What to Expect After Anesthesia:

🐾 Sleepy or Unsteady: They may seem drowsy or a little tipsy on their paws (we promise there’s no eggnog involved 🍶).
🥣 Eating & Drinking: Offer small amounts of water first, then food later in the day once they’re fully awake. Appetite may be light for 12–24 hours.
🚽 Bathroom Breaks: Give them time — anesthesia can make bathroom habits a bit irregular for a day or so.
❤️ Cuddles Only, No Rough Play: Keep them cozy and quiet — think Hallmark movie marathon, not reindeer games.

So if your pet’s giving off “I just woke up from a long winter’s nap” energy, let them rest — they’ll be back to jingling around the house in no time! 🎅🎁🐾

🎄🐾 That Face You Make When You Get a Treat for Doing Absolutely Nothing! 🐾🎄Swipe ➡️ to see the exact look your pet gives...
12/17/2025

🎄🐾 That Face You Make When You Get a Treat for Doing Absolutely Nothing! 🐾🎄

Swipe ➡️ to see the exact look your pet gives when they score a holiday snack just for being so stinkin’ cute! 😍🎅

But as those irresistible puppy dog eyes make their way around the dinner table, it’s time for a quick refresher on holiday food safety! Because while your guests might not have your years of “don’t-feed-the-dog” training, we’re here to help you keep every belly happy and healthy this season. 💚

🥧 Holiday Foods: Naughty or Nice?

🎁 Safe (in small amounts):
✅ Plain, cooked turkey (no skin, no bones, no seasoning)
✅ Steamed or raw carrots & green beans
✅ Plain pumpkin (great for digestion!)
✅ Apple slices (no seeds)
✅ Sweet potatoes — plain only, no butter or sugar

🚫 Dangerous (and on the Naughty List):
❌ Bones — can splinter and cause internal injury
❌ Onions, garlic, chives, leeks — toxic to dogs & cats
❌ Grapes & raisins — can cause kidney failure
❌ Chocolate — especially dark and baking chocolate
❌ Alcohol or raw dough — very dangerous even in small amounts
❌ Rich, fatty foods (gravy, casseroles, butter, etc.) — pancreatitis risk!
❌ Artificial sweeteners (especially xylitol) — life-threatening

Address

7785 Oakhurst Road
Seminole, FL
33776

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 6pm
Thursday 7:30am - 6pm
Friday 7:30am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 2pm

Telephone

+17273919784

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