/tags/pet-care pet care en-US SAąúĽĘ´«Ä± Fri, 02 Jan 2026 15:31:00 GMT /health/2026-01-02/pet-insurance-law-ban-on-cost-sharing-for-supplemental-breast-exams-take-effect HB 655, a bill that amends property insurance to include coverage for pets, is one of two insurance-related bills that take effect Jan.1. The other, SB 158, prohibits the state group health insurance program from imposing any cost-sharing requirements with respect to coverage for diagnostic breast examinations and supplemental breast examinations. Fri, 02 Jan 2026 15:31:00 GMT /health/2026-01-02/pet-insurance-law-ban-on-cost-sharing-for-supplemental-breast-exams-take-effect Christine Sexton | Florida Phoenix /news/2022-05-24/upcoming-sales-tax-holiday-will-also-include-pet-supplies With a sales-tax "holiday" starting this weekend, Floridians can save a few dollars on pet supplies as they stockpile other needs for the upcoming hurricane season. Tue, 24 May 2022 20:06:00 GMT /news/2022-05-24/upcoming-sales-tax-holiday-will-also-include-pet-supplies Jim Turner | News Service of Florida, Tom Urban | News Service of Florida /news/npr-breaking-news/2022-04-08/its-not-just-doctors-and-nurses-veterinarians-are-burning-out-too A spike in pandemic pets is increasing shortages and burnout among veterinarians — a field that already had high rates of suicide. A new mental health initiative offers professional help for free. Fri, 08 Apr 2022 14:36:02 GMT /news/npr-breaking-news/2022-04-08/its-not-just-doctors-and-nurses-veterinarians-are-burning-out-too April Dembosky /news/2022-01-25/florida-veterinarians-find-dogs-and-cats-can-get-covid While COVID-19 in pets is a rare occurrence, veterinarians now know it can happen. Pets worldwide, including cats and dogs, have been infected with the virus that causes COVID-19, mostly after close contact with people with COVID-19. Tue, 25 Jan 2022 20:16:02 GMT /news/2022-01-25/florida-veterinarians-find-dogs-and-cats-can-get-covid Cindy Krischer Goodman | South Florida Sun-Sentinel /news/2017-12-12/freezer-holding-pet-dogs-remains-stolen-from-bradenton-vet Tue, 12 Dec 2017 16:05:11 GMT /news/2017-12-12/freezer-holding-pet-dogs-remains-stolen-from-bradenton-vet The Associated Press /news/2017-09-22/pet-owners-to-face-charges-for-abandoning-animals-during-irma Palm Beach County animal care officers rescued more than 100 pets during Hurricane Irma.Now law enforcement looking to hold some owners accountable.Palm… Fri, 22 Sep 2017 12:02:08 GMT /news/2017-09-22/pet-owners-to-face-charges-for-abandoning-animals-during-irma /environment/2017-09-10/abandoned-pets-chained-to-trees-parked-cars-left-with-no-way-to-escape-hurricane-irma Some Palm Beach County residents who evacuated Hurricane Irma left everything behind, including pets. Palm Beach County’s animal control officers have… Sun, 10 Sep 2017 11:06:10 GMT /environment/2017-09-10/abandoned-pets-chained-to-trees-parked-cars-left-with-no-way-to-escape-hurricane-irma SAąúĽĘ´«Ä± Staff /health-news-florida/2017-07-09/canine-flu-forces-temporary-closure-of-ocala-dog-park Sun, 09 Jul 2017 18:54:00 GMT /health-news-florida/2017-07-09/canine-flu-forces-temporary-closure-of-ocala-dog-park The Associated Press /show/topical-currents/2014-05-21/pet-care-call-in-show-dog-bite-prevention-edition 05/21/147 - Wednesday's Topical Currents is an “At Your Service” edition, with veterinarian Dr. Ian Kupkee of Kendall’s Sabal Chase Animal Clinic. Also… Wed, 21 May 2014 17:00:00 GMT /show/topical-currents/2014-05-21/pet-care-call-in-show-dog-bite-prevention-edition Joseph Cooper /show/topical-currents/2014-02-26/pet-care-dos-donts-call-in-program 02/26/14 - Wednesday's Topical Currents is an “At Your Service” edition, with veterinarian Dr. Ian Kupke, of Kendall’s Sabal Chase Animal Clinic. Also… Wed, 26 Feb 2014 18:00:00 GMT /show/topical-currents/2014-02-26/pet-care-dos-donts-call-in-program Joseph Cooper