Itching, whining, and headshaking are often recognized as strong indicators that your dog is experiencing an ear infection. As many as 20 percent of dogs have some form of ear disease that affects either one or both ears. However, self-diagnosing can be difficult...

Meet Charlie, Charlie is a 7-year-old spayed female Husky Mix Dog. She presented in July of 2021 for chronic, intermittent right hind limb lameness. Based on her physical exam findings and radiographic changes, Charlie was diagnosed with a suspected partial ACL...

Many of us have dreamt it, the image of walking into your living room on a holiday morning, only to be greeted by the sweetest little puppy staring back at you lovingly. Cuddles, playtime, and constant love, all sound like great reasons to get a puppy. However, once...

It’s no secret that Thanksgiving is the holiday of overindulging in delicious foods but it’s not just humans that overeat on the holiday. If you’re hosting the Thanksgiving festivities this year, it can be all too tempting to treat your pet to some bites of food,...

For this month’s blog, we explain everything you need to know about pet anxiety- the common causes, symptoms, and treatments. Anxiety is not limited to the human species. In fact, anxiety is a condition that is common in both humans and pets! At West Delray...

Oral hygiene is a very important aspect of a pet’s overall health. As we discussed in our previous blog, The Importance of Pet Dental Cleanings, dental disease can contribute to a variety of other systemic health problems over time. We cannot overemphasize the...

At West Delray Veterinary, our mantra of, “It is easier to prevent disease, rather than treat it,” cannot be overstated when it comes to dental care. We really emphasize the importance of regular preventative dental cleanings, as well as education for at-home care. We...

Acupuncture is an ancient, yet valued, method of healing in people, but did you know this practice is increasingly popular in pets, too? Our own Dr. Block is a certified veterinary acupuncturist eager to treat your pets. Learn more about veterinary acupuncture and how...

Happy Birthday America!! Let’s Celebrate (But your dog prefers to chill out)!!!: Keeping our pets calm during 4th of July Festivities. Most of us consider Independence Day one of the most festive, celebratory holidays of the year. We customarily break out the loud...

West Delray Veterinary’s Mission Statement At West Delray Veterinary, our goal is to provide advanced, integrative, mindful veterinary care to our patients, and unconditional compassion and support to our clients in a healing, nurturing, and friendly environment. We...