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🌀🐾 Hurricane Season and Your Pets: Part 1 🐾🌀Hurricane season officially begins on June 1, and now is the time to make su...
05/31/2026

🌀🐾 Hurricane Season and Your Pets: Part 1 🐾🌀

Hurricane season officially begins on June 1, and now is the time to make sure both you and your pets are prepared.

In this week's Keys Life column, Dr. Doug shares important tips:

✔ Building a pet hurricane kit
✔ Stocking enough food and medications
✔ Making an evacuation plan before a storm is approaching
✔ Keeping collars, tags, and microchip information up to date
✔ Finding pet-friendly shelter and lodging options

One of the biggest lessons we've learned in the Florida Keys is that preparation makes all the difference. Don't wait until a storm is in the forecast to start planning.

📰 Featured in the May 30–31, 2026 Weekend Edition of the Keys Citizen

🦠🐾 Ringworm in Pets… and People 🐾🦠In this week’s Keys Life column, Dr. Doug discusses ringworm — a common fungal skin in...
05/26/2026

🦠🐾 Ringworm in Pets… and People 🐾🦠

In this week’s Keys Life column, Dr. Doug discusses ringworm — a common fungal skin infection that can affect both pets and humans.

Despite the name, ringworm is not actually a worm. It’s caused by a fungus and is especially common in:

Kittens and puppies
Shelter or multi-cat environments
Young or immunocompromised animals

Signs can include:

Hair loss
Circular or crusty skin lesions
Scaly patches around the ears, face, or paws

Because ringworm can spread between pets and people, it’s important to have suspicious skin lesions evaluated promptly.

📰 Featured in the May 23–24, 2026 Weekend Edition of the Keys Citizen

🐭🦠 Hantavirus in Pets? 🦠🐭In this week’s Keys Life column, Dr. Doug discusses hantavirus, how it spreads, and what pet ow...
05/19/2026

🐭🦠 Hantavirus in Pets? 🦠🐭

In this week’s Keys Life column, Dr. Doug discusses hantavirus, how it spreads, and what pet owners should know.
Hantavirus is primarily carried by rodents, especially deer mice, and people are most often exposed when cleaning areas contaminated with rodent droppings or nesting material.
The good news:

Dogs do not typically develop significant illness from North American strains

Cats can be exposed, but serious disease is considered very rare

Pets are not believed to be an important source of infection for humans

However, pets can sometimes indirectly increase exposure by bringing rodents into the home or disturbing contaminated areas.

Prevention is key:
✔ Rodent control
✔ Sealing openings around homes and sheds
✔ Proper cleaning precautions around rodent droppings

📰 Featured in the May 16–17, 2026 Weekend Edition of the Keys Citizen

🧠🐾 “My Dog Has a Big Head” — Understanding Hydrocephalus in Dogs 🐾🧠In this week’s Keys Citizen column, Dr. Doug discusse...
05/09/2026

🧠🐾 “My Dog Has a Big Head” — Understanding Hydrocephalus in Dogs 🐾🧠

In this week’s Keys Citizen column, Dr. Doug discusses hydrocephalus (“water on the brain”), a condition most commonly seen in toy breeds like Chihuahuas.

Dogs affected by hydrocephalus can show signs such as:

An enlarged or domed head
Difficulty housetraining
Wandering or circling
Vision problems or seizures
Behavioral changes

While the condition can be serious, early diagnosis and proper management can help many dogs live comfortable lives.

📰 Featured in the May 9–10, 2026 Weekend Edition of the Keys Citizen

🚨🐾 Bloat in Dogs — Know the Signs 🐾🚨In this week’s Keys Life column, Dr. Doug covers bloat (GDV) — a fast-moving, life-t...
05/03/2026

🚨🐾 Bloat in Dogs — Know the Signs 🐾🚨

In this week’s Keys Life column, Dr. Doug covers bloat (GDV) — a fast-moving, life-threatening emergency in dogs.

Bloat can come on suddenly and requires immediate veterinary care.

Early signs can include:

Restlessness
Pacing
Unproductive vomiting
A swollen or firm abdomen

Large and deep-chested breeds are at higher risk, but any dog can be affected.

If you ever suspect bloat, do not wait — seek immediate veterinary care.

📰 Featured in the May 2–3, 2026 Keys Citizen Weekend Edition

🐍 From Dr. Doug in Keys Life 🐾Are there venomous snakes in the Florida Keys? It’s a question we hear often — and in this...
04/20/2026

🐍 From Dr. Doug in Keys Life 🐾

Are there venomous snakes in the Florida Keys? It’s a question we hear often — and in this week’s Keys Life column, Dr. Doug breaks it down.

While there are venomous snakes in Monroe County, the risk of snakebites is actually very low, and most snakes you’ll encounter are not dangerous. He also explains the difference between venomous vs. poisonous, and what pet owners should (and shouldn’t) worry about.

It’s a great read for anyone living or working around mangroves or natural areas here in the Keys.

📰 Featured in the April 18–19, 2026 Keys Citizen Weekend Edition

🐾🎉 Happy Birthday, Dr. Navarro! 🎉🐾Please join us in wishing a very happy birthday to Dr. Ryan Navarro!We’re so excited t...
04/08/2026

🐾🎉 Happy Birthday, Dr. Navarro! 🎉🐾

Please join us in wishing a very happy birthday to Dr. Ryan Navarro!

We’re so excited to have him as part of our team and look forward to all the great care he’ll continue to provide to our patients and clients here in the Keys.

Wishing you a fantastic birthday and an amazing year ahead! 💙🐶🐱

🐣🐾 Pets and Easter Treats 🐾🐣Easter is a fun time for families — but it can be dangerous for pets. In this week’s Keys Li...
04/06/2026

🐣🐾 Pets and Easter Treats 🐾🐣

Easter is a fun time for families — but it can be dangerous for pets. In this week’s Keys Life column, Dr. Doug reminds us that chocolate and holiday treats can be toxic, especially for dogs.

Even small amounts can cause serious illness, and every year veterinary clinics see an increase in chocolate toxicity cases around Easter.

He also touches on another important point — baby animals like chicks and rabbits may seem like cute gifts, but they often require more care than expected.

📰 Featured in the April 4–5, 2026 Keys Citizen Weekend Edition

🐭🐾 From Dr. Doug in Keys Life 🐾🐭Seeing what looks like “bloody tears” in a pet rat can be alarming — but in this week’s ...
03/30/2026

🐭🐾 From Dr. Doug in Keys Life 🐾🐭

Seeing what looks like “bloody tears” in a pet rat can be alarming — but in this week’s Keys Life column, Dr. Doug explains what’s really going on.

This condition, called chromodacryorrhea, is often linked to stress, illness, or underlying health issues in rats. While it may look severe, understanding the cause is key to getting proper care.

Dr. Doug also discusses common underlying conditions and when it’s important to seek veterinary attention.

📰 Featured in the March 28–29, 2026 Keys Citizen Weekend Edition

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