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Pyometra: Another Reason to Spay
At the HSBC, of course we talk about the importance of spaying and neutering all the time. We spend a good percentage of our resources providing low-cost or free spays and neuters for the public’s pets because we are so…

3 Steps to a Smooth Cat Intro
Written by Humane Society staff veterinarian, Dr. Rimme Singh, DVM. With Caturdays going on every Saturday for the month of November here at the Humane Society of Broward County, I thought it would be helpful to write a little bit…

Four Essential Treatments for Your Cat
Here at the Humane Society of Broward County, we offer vaccination clinics for pets including cats. Our standard cat vaccination package protects cats against four major feline health issues. Keeping your furry friends up-to-date on their shots and treatments is…

Five Reasons to Take Your Cat to the Vet
At Humane Society of Broward County we’re celebrating National Bring Your Cat to the Vet Day with – wait for it – five reasons to take your cat to the vet. Cats hide illness well. According to the American Humane…

Vets take steps to stop the abuse of pet medications
A new and unlikely front is opening up in America’s battle against opioid abuse — the vet’s office. Public health officials across the country have been dealing with an unprecedented rise in opioid abuse. Thousands of people have become addicted…

Five things to know about pets and solar eclipse
Humans across the United States are preparing for Monday’s solar eclipse, stocking up on special glasses and in some cases traveling hundreds of miles to see the sun totally obscured by the moon – a natural phenomenon that hasn’t been…

Sunscreen for Pets
This article was written by the Humane Society of Broward County’s Staff Veterinarian, Dr. Singh. As the hot summer approaches, a couple of the most frequent questions we get asked are about sunscreen and sunburn. As we Floridians know, the…

5 Tips for Your Pets for 4th of July
5 Tips for Your Pets for the 4th of July 1. Keep your pets at home This may go without saying, but the safest place for your pets once the fireworks start booming is at home. Pets don’t associate…

Memorial Day 2017
It’s less than a week until Memorial Day, and if you’re like us, you’re probably already dreaming about that day off. How are you planning on spending it? Are you hosting a barbecue? Going on a cruise? Spend the day…

Before You Celebrate Memorial Day
This weekend the United States will be celebrating Memorial Day. It’s a day that many Americans view as the official beginning of summer, marked by trips to the beach, picnics, BBQs, and relaxing with friends and family—including your furrier members! To prevent…