The benefits of vaccinating your dog outweigh any risks of them developing a side effect to their vaccines. Today, our Stuart vets list some of the most common vaccine side effects in dogs and the steps you should take if your dog has a reaction.
The thought of skipping your indoor cat's vaccinations may be compelling however, it's essential for their vaccinations to be up to date. In this blog, our Stuart vets express the importance of vaccinating your indoor kitty and share the vaccination schedule for cats.
If your dog is suffering from a non-productive dry cough they may have Kennel Cough. Today our Stuart vets explain what kennel cough is as well as its symptoms and how you can help your beloved dog.
So it's time for you to adopt a pet, but which kind are you going to get? Here, our Stuart vets talk about the important factors you need to consider when bringing home a new pet and share the challenges and benefits associated with each type of pet.
There are many things you need to know about when taking care of a newborn kitten, especially if there is no mother. In this blog, our Stuart vets discuss ways you can care for a newborn kitten without a mother including what can go wrong and when you should bring them for their first veterinary appointment.
Because you love your kitty you want to make sure they have a long and healthy life, which makes routine checkups and preventive care essential. Here, our Stuart vets discuss how often you should bring your cat to the vet for their routine wellness exam and preventive care.
All cats will vomit on occasion, however, severe or frequent vomiting could be a sign that they are suffering from a more serious condition than just an upset tummy. Here, our Stuart vets share some of the possible causes of vomiting in cats and when you should take your kitty to the vet.
For a new pet owner, of a pet owner who has recently re-located, it can be a daunting task to try and find a new veterinarian. Today our Stuart vets offer insight into what qualifications you should consider.
Heartworm disease is a serious condition that can result in heart failure, severe lung disease, and damage to other organs. When left untreated it most often leads directly to death in infected hosts. Most commonly found in dogs, but also posing a risk to cats, our Stuart vets talk shop on heartworm disease in today's post.
Ticks are spreaders of serious diseases and are therefore dangerous to people and pets. Today, our Stuart vets explain how these external parasites thrive - and how to keep them away from your (fur) family.
Our Stuart vets can't wait to meet you! Our welcoming and accommodating team is passionate about the needs of your pets. Reach out to us today to book your pet's first appointment.
Dr. Pacheco attended St. George’s University in the island of Grenada. He completed his clinical training at the University of Florida and graduated in 2018. He met his now wife, Kellie, while in veterinary school. Together, they started their veterinary careers in South Carolina, and moved to the treasure coast to be closer to family. Their furry family includes 5 cats, 1 dog, and 4 guinea pigs. He loves all aspects of veterinary medicine, but has a special passion for dentistry and cardiology. In his spare time, he enjoys being out on the water, boating, shelling, shark tooth hunting, and being close to nature.
Dr. Pacheco could not imagine any career as fulfilling as veterinary medicine: “I love making a positive difference in the lives of pets and their owners. I am able to be an advocate for those precious creatures that do not have a voice, but ask to be heard. When a pet comes to Animal Care Extraordinaire, they instantly become OUR family members, too. It is priceless, and a pleasure, to work in a building where all of our goals are aligned: The wellbeing of every single animal we see. I look forward to meeting every furry member of this community and their pet parents. It is an honor and a privilege to be able to do what I love here at Animal Care Extraordinaire.”
Dr. Pacheco is bilingual in both English and Spanish.