Owner – Heather & Nelson C. from Brandon, FL
Pet – Roxy is a 1yr old lab mix

Situation - Roxy stopped eating and her owner’s thought she has some sort of a minor virus. Then a neighbor stopped by and she had a seizure so she was taken to veterinarian. Dr Kane sent out blood work which revealed elevated kidney values. Some additional tests were then done and showed that she has Addison’s Disease which is a metabolic disease that caused the Adrenal Gland to under produce  the body’s natural steroids and affects it’s ability to maintain a normal electorlyte balance. She was immediatly started on the appropriate medication to correct the values and is doing wonderful now!!!

Keep your pets healthy and happy throughout their life with a Care Wellness Plan!

Our Care Wellness Plan helps you keep up with your pet’s changing health care needs – monitoring vital organ functions, detecting early signs of potential problems such as arthritis, and giving you every opportunity to help keep your pet as healthy and happy as possible in its prime of life.

We can also create a custom wellness plan based around your pet’s specific needs. Call us now at (813) 684-PETS (7387) to setup a wellness plan for your pet or to discuss options for a custom wellness plan!

About Spider Monkeys: 

The spider monkey is one of the most loved types of monkeys among children and adults. Spider monkeys can be found in the forests of Mexico, Central America, and South America, but deforestation and hunting is damaging their habitat. Spider monkeys are considered “New World” primates. They have prehensile tails that allow them to grip onto branches and the ground as they move. Spider monkeys have long, lanky arms and are very agile. 

Did you know that spider monkeys have no thumbs? Yet, the spider monkey can still grip strongly onto branches with its other fingers and tail. They often gather together in groups of 20 to 30, but they sleep and forage for fruits, nuts, leaves, spiders, and bird eggs in smaller groups. They can be very noisy animals. Females typically give birth to one baby spider monkey at a time every two to five years. Baby spider monkeys usually stay under the care of their mothers for the first year of their lives.

Care Animal Hospital nestled in the heart of Bloomingdale and founded by award-winning veterinarian Dr. Richard Kane, is Hillsborough County’s largest full service, mixed animal veterinary facility providing a comprehensive range of services for ALL of the pets in your family including large and small exotics, birds, and farm animals.