Heart of Florida Animal Hospital partners with you to keep your furry family happy & healthy. Our veterinarians have served the Haines City community since 1987. Here, we treat pets like family. We understand how important your companion is to you - because they're there for you through the thick and thin of life, with a wagging tail or a happy purr, and unconditional love.
Our goal is to be your partner in taking care of your pet's physical and mental wellbeing, so you can enjoy many happy years together. So, whether your pet needs a checkup with a doctor. Dr. David Wilkinson received his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Auburn University. After graduating, he returned to his hometown, Haines City. In 1987 he opened the Heart of Florida Animal Hospital and, with seeing a need for pet boarding in the area, opened the Pet Resort in 1996.
Dr. Wilkinson provides high quality care for cats and dogs, however, over the years he has helped tigers, llamas, lions and snakes. Community service is important to Dr. Wilkinson.
Our goal is to be your partner in taking care of your pet's physical and mental wellbeing, so you can enjoy many happy years together. So, whether your pet needs a checkup with a doctor. Dr. David Wilkinson received his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Auburn University. After graduating, he returned to his hometown, Haines City. In 1987 he opened the Heart of Florida Animal Hospital and, with seeing a need for pet boarding in the area, opened the Pet Resort in 1996.
Dr. Wilkinson provides high quality care for cats and dogs, however, over the years he has helped tigers, llamas, lions and snakes. Community service is important to Dr. Wilkinson.
Services
Surgery & Anesthesia
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Just like for us humans, sometimes it can feel scary when a loved one has to undergo surgery and anesthesia - and it's understandable that you might worry about your furry family member.
Here at Heart of Florida Animal Hospital and Pet Resort, we offer a variety of surgical services, ranging from routine spays and neuters, to special procedures such as abdominal surgeries, mass removals, eye and ear surgeries, and many more.
For many procedures, we'll also monitor blood pressure, EKG, and more, to ensure your pet stays safe.
Here at Heart of Florida Animal Hospital and Pet Resort, we offer a variety of surgical services, ranging from routine spays and neuters, to special procedures such as abdominal surgeries, mass removals, eye and ear surgeries, and many more.
For many procedures, we'll also monitor blood pressure, EKG, and more, to ensure your pet stays safe.
Diagnostics & Laboratory
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For that reason, diagnostic tests may be recommended for both well pets, and for pets who are ill.
For ill pets, diagnostic tests can help get to the root of the problem more quickly - and thus, get your pet treated and back to normal health faster and more efficiently.
The thing about sick pets is, they often have "non-specific" symptoms.
That means that something like vomiting could be caused by dozens of different factors, including: eating something that upset their stomach, eating something poisonous, a parasite, an infection, a hormonal condition, or a problem with the liver or kidneys.
For ill pets, diagnostic tests can help get to the root of the problem more quickly - and thus, get your pet treated and back to normal health faster and more efficiently.
The thing about sick pets is, they often have "non-specific" symptoms.
That means that something like vomiting could be caused by dozens of different factors, including: eating something that upset their stomach, eating something poisonous, a parasite, an infection, a hormonal condition, or a problem with the liver or kidneys.
Pain Management
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Often, it can be surprisingly tricky to tell whether or not your furry family member is in pain.
That's because dogs and cats tend to not complain like humans do, and instead, try to mask their pain (at least until it gets worse).
Adding non-slip surfaces - this is especially helpful for dogs whose legs slide out from under them on wood or tile floors.
Installing steps or ramps - to help arthritic pets get onto the bed or other furniture, or into the car.
Adding a cushy pet bed or mattress - this may be more comfortable for pets with sore joints to sleep on.
That's because dogs and cats tend to not complain like humans do, and instead, try to mask their pain (at least until it gets worse).
Adding non-slip surfaces - this is especially helpful for dogs whose legs slide out from under them on wood or tile floors.
Installing steps or ramps - to help arthritic pets get onto the bed or other furniture, or into the car.
Adding a cushy pet bed or mattress - this may be more comfortable for pets with sore joints to sleep on.
Wound Care
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If your furry best friend gets a wound - such as a bite, scrape, cut, or burn - you'll want them to be healed as quickly as possible, and comfortable during the healing process.
For more routine wounds - like minor cuts and scrapes, broken toenails, or hot spots, for example - you'll still want to seek care as soon as possible.
That helps to ensure your pet won't make the wound worse - or get an infection - by licking or scratching it.
If it's not possible to bring your pet in right away, ask us what to do in the meantime, to help keep the wound clean and guarded until your appointment.
For more routine wounds - like minor cuts and scrapes, broken toenails, or hot spots, for example - you'll still want to seek care as soon as possible.
That helps to ensure your pet won't make the wound worse - or get an infection - by licking or scratching it.
If it's not possible to bring your pet in right away, ask us what to do in the meantime, to help keep the wound clean and guarded until your appointment.
Emergency Pet Services
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If you feel your pet may be currently experiencing a medical emergency, please seek veterinary care right away.
However, just like for us humans, it's better to be prepared ahead of time, and know exactly where to take your pet should an emergency happen.
See our recommendations below.
Here at Heart of Florida Animal Hospital and Pet Resort, we can always see your pet during an emergency, at least when we're in the office.
But, after hours, you'll need to bring them to a trusted nearby emergency hospital that we recommend, Veterinary Healthcare Association.
However, just like for us humans, it's better to be prepared ahead of time, and know exactly where to take your pet should an emergency happen.
See our recommendations below.
Here at Heart of Florida Animal Hospital and Pet Resort, we can always see your pet during an emergency, at least when we're in the office.
But, after hours, you'll need to bring them to a trusted nearby emergency hospital that we recommend, Veterinary Healthcare Association.
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