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All Pet Care Hospital
1453 Sunset Point Road
Clearwater, FL 33755

Phone: (727) 442-9111
Email: AllPetCare@gmail.com

Hours Of Operation:
Monday Through Friday: 7:30am-6:30pm
Saturday: 9:00am-2:00pm

*Free exam for one cat or dog per new client only, schedule permitting during normal weekday hours. Please mention free visit at check-in. (Our cat & dog exams are normally $40.) Cannot be combined with other discounts, CareCredit, or Health Certificates. Discounted surgeries available for Rats, Mice, Ferrets, Sugar Gliders, Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Miniature Pigs, Hamsters & Gerbils. Call for details. See Care & Share to learn about our Gift Certificates!

Top Ten Dog Breeds at All Pet Care Hospital

2012 May 17
tan american pit bull terrier puppy in a blue soft "e" collar
APBT Puppy

Compare All Pet Care Hospital’s Top Ten Dog Breeds to the AKC Top Ten

Pinellas County Favors Different Breeds than the US as a Whole

First, let us point out, the American Pit Bull Terrier (APBT) is the most frequently seen dog breed at All Pet Care Hospital in Clearwater, Florida, USA.  The American Kennel Club does not recognize the American Pit Bull Terrier as a Breed, but does recognize the less common American Staffordshire Terrier.  Therefore, any Top Ten dog list for Pinellas County would be remiss in not discussing the special needs of the APBT.

The Labrador Retreiver and the Beagle enjoy the top middle of the pack on the national and local lists.  The Chihuahua is the third most commonly seen kind of dog at All Pet Care Hospital, yet it ranks only #14 in registrations in the AKC in 2012.

brown and white short-haired chihuahua leans out of her cage for some attention and lovin'

Chihuahua!

Golden Retreivers, Bulldogs, Rottweilers, and German Shepherd Dogs are in the AKC top ten, but in the Tampa Bay area, we prefer Chihuahuas, American Pit Bull Terriers, Cocker Spaniels, and Miniature Schnauzers in our Top Ten Dog Breeds.

Why Should You Care About Breed Specific Advice?

Why does it matter?  Your dog’s main breed matters very much to us because we know, based on scientific research, what diseases your dog is prone to.  We know what age to start looking.  And we know which University genetics departments run which tests for your dog in order to screen for the problems inthe first place.  Early detection and knowledge of a potential problem frequently means a cure or a prevention of a full-blown disease in the future!

bald chinese crested dog with mop top hair and soft, warm bald body

Chinese Crested Dog

When you come in to All Pet Care Hospital, we offer breed specific consultations for our top ten dog breeds and our doctors are knowledgable and customize your plan for whatever breed you have (Shar Pei anyone? Chinese Crested Dog?  Ring-Tailed Lemur? – Psych-not a dog!) 

Bring us your unique dog; our doctors love the practice and art of veterinary medicine!

Compare All Pet Care Hospital’s Top Ten Breeds with the AKC for 2012

All Pet Care Hospital:

  1. American Pit Bull Terrier
  2. Labrador Retriever (yellow, black, and chocolate)
  3. Chihuahua
  4. Beagle
  5. Yorkshire Terrier
  6. Miniature Dachshund
  7. Shih Tzu
  8. Miniature Schnauzer
  9. American Cocker Spaniel
  10. Miniature Poodle

American Kennel Club:

  1. Labrador Retriever (yellow, black, and chocolate)
  2. German Shepherd Dogs
  3. Beagles
  4. Golden Retrievers
  5. Yorkshire Terriers
  6. Bulldogs
  7. Boxers
  8. Poodles
  9. Dachshunds
  10. Rottweilers
  11. Shih Tzu

12. Mini Schnauzers
14. Chihuahuas

Read more about our breed specific advice.

Diamond Pet Food Recall

2012 May 6
by JLaw

Diamond Pet Foods has voluntarily recalled specific lot numbers of its dog foods because of possible salmonella contamination.  Please refer to the official recall website at http://www.diamondpetrecall.net/

Diamond Brands Affected by the Recall (please see the diamond pet recall website for specific lot# codes affected by the recall.  Do not touch the food.  Contact Diamond Foods for instructions.

  • Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover’s Soul
  • Country Value
  • Diamond
  • Diamond Naturals
  • Premium Edge
  • Professional
  • 4Health
  • Taste of the Wild

If your pet experiences bloody stool, vomiting, diarrhea, or lethargy, these are symptoms that need to be addressed by a veterinary hospital visit and a physical examination.  If your pet has eaten or touched the recalled food and has these symptoms, then a visit to the hospital becomes ever more urgent.

Salmonella species are zoonotic, which means they infect people from the feces of the pet.  Always remember to wash your hands after handling your pet or pet food.  Do not touch the recalled food!

Tip:

Do not throw away the bags if you transfer your pet’s food to an airtight storage container.  If you must, at least save the bar code and the Production codes off the label in case you need them to check a recall.

Breed Specific Examinations

2012 April 20

sleeping black american pit bull terrier puppy stretches his front legs in preparation for a yawn

American Pit Bull Terrier Puppy

All Pet Care Hospital Announces Dog Breed Specific Examinations

If you have a purebred dog or a dog who identifies mostly as one or two main breeds, we can predict what problems he or she may be facing in the coming year.  We now include  as part of your annual physical, breed-specific history questions and breed-specific physical examinations for the top ten breeds of dog automatically at no extra charge during your yearly examination.  We  go over the results with you right away and give you specific suggestions for actions you can take to help your dog.  If your dog needs further tests, we can make a plan – with projected costs – and you can schedule the tests out to fit your schedule. read more…

2-Year Old Belgian Malinois Needs a Great Home

2012 March 30

Read “Sierra’s” story

call 727-442-9111 to adopt this 2-year-old belgian malinois

"Sierra" Needs a Home

My name is Sierra but my new foster family likes to call me Honey, because I am a sweetie. I’m approximately 2 years old, UTD, Heartworm Negative, Micro-Chipped and Spayed.

 I was found roaming a field in the Orlando area and brought to the scary shelter. I was going to be put down and this nice family saved me. I thank them for that but I don’t think that they realized how high energy my breed iswww.malinoisrescue.org (please read up on me before you consider adding me to your family). I had an argument with their German shepherd over some food. It made them scared we might have another argument around the kids (which I love) so they could not keep me. read more…

Top Ten Dog Breeds at All Pet Care Hospital

2012 March 21
by JLaw

We checked our records, and it’s official: American Pit Bull Terriers are the most common breed of dog brought into our practice for health care.

See if your dog made the top ten: read more…

5 Hidden Dangers of Dog Fights

2012 February 28

Top Five (5) Surprise Sequelae to Dog Fights

This week, we’ve seen several dogs attacked by other dogs.  Obviously, the bite wounds themselves are not healthy.  However, each of these dogs suffered problems the veterinarian needs to treat. read more…

Flea and Heartworm Preventative Deals

2012 January 27

Save on all your Heartworm, Flea, and Tick Preventative Needs

Just print this page and circle the deal you want.  Bring it to us, and we’ll get you our best ever deals on heartworm, flea, and tick preventatives for dogs and cats!  All of our products come with the manufacturer’s full original warranty. (Deals on in-stock items only, no rainchecks.)  These deals end June 1, 2012 and they are while supplies last, no rainchecks. read more…

Digital Dental X-Rays Save a Dog’s Health

2012 January 13
by JLaw

Dental X-Rays News:

We just saw a middle-aged doggy for a dental cleaning under anesthesia.  We knew she had one loose tooth based on her physical examination.

“After reviewing her digital dental x-rays, we saw she had 2 more teeth that were rotten and needed to be removed.  Without those X-Rays, we would not have seen the disease below her gumlines!” says Doc Truli. read more…

Heartworm, Flea, & Tick Deals & Coupons

2011 November 10

Just in Time for the Holidays, Save on all your Heartworm, Flea, and Tick Preventative Needs

Just print this page and circle the deal you want.  Bring it to us, and we’ll get you our best ever deals on heartworm, flea, and tick preventatives for dogs and cats!  All of our products come with the manufacturer’s full original warranty. (Deals on in-stock items only, no rainchecks.)  Sale ends December 31, 2011. read more…

Payment Help for Veterinary Care

2011 October 31

What Are My Payment Options?

The #1 reason people do not bring their pets to the veterinarian is a lack of payment options.  Most people, when surveyed, would like a chance to make monthly payments, rather than one lump fee for services.  read more…