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Oakhurst Veterinary Hospital Voted Readers' Choice Pinellas Best Veterinarian since 2010! Tampas Best Of The Best ~ 2025 & 2026! We also offer Dog & Cat boarding, & dog daycare.

The local veterinarians of Oakhurst Veterinary Hospital proudly serve pet parents in Seminole, Largo, St. Petersburg, Redington Beach, Clearwater and the surrounding area. Opened in 1977We are a full-service, AAHA accredited, Cat Friendly Practice certified, & low-stress handling veterinary hospital. Our services include wellness care, sick visits, vaccinations, microchipping, nutrition & weight management, parasite testing & prevention, acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Herbal Medicine, laser therapy, x-ray, ultrasound, in-house lab, pet dentistry, surgery including spay & neuter, cherry eye repair, mass removal, pain management, & more.

Halloween is almost here, so consider this your pet’s pregame safety check. 🎃🐾The costumes are planned, the candy has be...
10/22/2026

Halloween is almost here, so consider this your pet’s pregame safety check. 🎃🐾

The costumes are planned, the candy has been bought (and probably already opened 👀), and the neighborhood is about to get a whole lot busier.

Before the chaos begins, a few things your pet would like you to handle:

🍫 Put the candy somewhere they actually can’t reach. Not “pushed to the back of the counter.” We know who we're dealing with. 😂 Chocolate, xylitol-containing treats, raisins, and candy wrappers can all cause serious problems.

🚪 Have a plan for the front door. One night of nonstop doorbells + strangers + an open door can be a lot. A quiet room with their bed, water, favorite toys, and some background noise may be their idea of a perfect Halloween.

🪪 Do a quick ID check. Make sure tags are readable and microchip information is current. Escape artists tend to thrive when the front door opens 75 times in one evening.

🕯️ Rethink what's within paw's reach. Candles, electrical cords, fake cobwebs, glow sticks, and tiny decorations are significantly more interesting when you're a cat at 2 AM.

👻 Try the costume BEFORE Halloween. If your pet freezes, can't move comfortably, or looks at you like they're planning your demise… maybe we skip it. A festive bandana counts. 😂

🐕 Get walks done early. Crowded sidewalks, masks, loud noises, and dropped candy aren't exactly the relaxing evening stroll you had in mind.

And most importantly, know your pet. Halloween might be your favorite night of the year, but your pet doesn't need to be part of every moment. Sometimes the best plan is a quiet room, their favorite blanket, and absolutely no idea that 47 tiny superheroes are standing outside the house.

Keep Halloween fun, keep the candy high, and keep the emergency vet out of the group chat. 🎃🐾

🎃🦷 TWO TREATS, ONE TRICK! 👻🐾Did you know that if your pet is already scheduled to undergo anesthesia for another procedu...
10/20/2026

🎃🦷 TWO TREATS, ONE TRICK! 👻🐾

Did you know that if your pet is already scheduled to undergo anesthesia for another procedure, it may be a great time to ask your veterinarian if their dental cleaning can be done at the same time?

Maybe they're already scheduled for:
🐾 A mass or tumor removal
✂️ A spay or neuter
🔬 A biopsy or diagnostic procedure
🩺 Another surgery requiring anesthesia

If they're also due for a dental, your veterinarian may determine that both procedures can safely be performed during the same anesthetic event—taking care of two important things in one visit! 🙌

While they're comfortably asleep, we can thoroughly examine the mouth, clean above and below the gumline, polish the teeth, and take dental radiographs to see what's happening beneath the surface. 🦷📸
Of course, combining procedures isn't right for every patient. Our doctors will consider your pet's health, the procedures being performed, and anesthesia time to determine what's safest.

So if your pet already has a procedure coming up and you've also been thinking, “Whew… that breath could use some help,” 😂 ask us about adding a dental!
🎃 One visit. One anesthetic event. Two boxes checked. Now THAT'S our kind of Halloween magic. 👻✨
📞 727-391-9784

🐾🎃 WHEN YOUR NAIL TRIM COMES WITH A LITTLE… OVERTIME. 😂Some cats have five toes up front. Some have a few extras.And the...
10/16/2026

🐾🎃 WHEN YOUR NAIL TRIM COMES WITH A LITTLE… OVERTIME. 😂

Some cats have five toes up front. Some have a few extras.

And then there are the cats who apparently said, “I'll take the family-size pack, please.” 😂🐱🐾

Our adorable polydactyl friend came prepared with enough toe beans to keep us busy—and honestly, we're not complaining. 💚

Whether your pet has the standard number of nails or enough to make us start counting twice, here's a little Oakhurst perk you may not know about:

✂️ Nail trims are complimentary with your pet's doctor appointment!

It's one of the little extras we offer to help keep your pet comfortable and save you from having to tackle those nails at home.

And with spooky season officially here, consider this your friendly reminder that the only claws you should be afraid of this Halloween are the ones you forgot to have trimmed. 👻😂🐾

📞 727-391-9784

🎃🩺 NO TRICKS… JUST TREATS & REALLY IMPORTANT PUPPY VISITS! 🐶👻Apparently someone heard the doctor say, “Let me listen to ...
10/14/2026

🎃🩺 NO TRICKS… JUST TREATS & REALLY IMPORTANT PUPPY VISITS! 🐶👻

Apparently someone heard the doctor say, “Let me listen to your heart,” and decided the stethoscope needed to be taste-tested first. 😂🩺

Puppy visits may come with a few nibbles, wiggles, and LOTS of treats, but behind all that cuteness is an important part of giving your new best friend a healthy start.

Those first visits allow our doctors to monitor growth and development, perform a complete physical exam, discuss vaccines and parasite prevention, answer all those new-puppy questions, and catch potential concerns early. 🐾

But we also want those visits to accomplish something else: showing your puppy that coming to the vet doesn't have to be scary! 👻

Positive experiences while they're young can help build confidence and make future visits easier for your puppy, their family, and our veterinary team.

So bring us the wiggles, the puppy kisses, the tiny shark teeth, and apparently… the occasional stethoscope thief. 😂💚

🎃 Starting life with a new puppy? Don't let their healthcare become a mystery this spooky season! Call us at 727-391-9784 to schedule their visit.

10/12/2026

🎃🐱 Jewel's face when she finds out you STILL haven't downloaded our PetDesk app AND opted into Pawsome Perks… 😳

Now THAT'S scary. 👻😂

Meanwhile, more than 3,052 Oakhurst pet parents are already using PetDesk to stay connected with us and manage their pets' care right from their phones! 📱🐾

If you haven't joined them yet… Jewel has questions. Lots of questions. 👀

With the PetDesk app, you can:

📅 Request appointments
💊 Request medication refills
💉 Keep track of vaccines and reminders
📋 Access important information about your pet
📲 Stay connected with our team
⭐ Opt into Pawsome Perks and start earning rewards points!

And YES—we said REWARDS. 👏 Every eligible purchase can get you closer to rewards you can use toward your pet's care.

Missing out on rewards for things you're already purchasing? Jewel finds that absolutely TERRIFYING. 😂👻🐾

📱 Download PetDesk, connect with Oakhurst Veterinary Hospital, and make sure you're opted into Pawsome Perks!

Don't disappoint Jewel. She's already judging you. 👀🐱💚

🎃👻 The only thing that should be scaring you this spooky season is the price of Halloween candy… NOT the lumps and bumps...
10/09/2026

🎃👻 The only thing that should be scaring you this spooky season is the price of Halloween candy… NOT the lumps and bumps you find on your pets! 🐾

An owner noticed a small lump on their pet's front paw and kept a close eye on it. When they noticed it was progressively getting bigger, they brought it to our attention at their appointment for some peace of mind.

And we're glad they did. 💚

Our veterinarian performed a fine needle aspirate (FNA), which allowed us to collect cells from the lump and examine them under the microscope right here in the hospital. 🔬
Under the microscope, we found abnormal-looking cells along with large amounts of dark melanin pigment, making the mass suspicious for melanoma.

While an FNA can give us some VERY important clues, cytology alone can't always tell us whether a melanoma is benign or malignant. Because of these findings, our veterinarian recommended surgically removing the mass and sending the tissue to the laboratory for histopathology, which will give us more information and help confirm the diagnosis.

We also took chest radiographs to make sure there were no visible signs that the mass had spread—and thankfully, everything looked clear! 🙌💚

The surgery is now scheduled, and the next step will be removing the mass and waiting for those final histopathology results.

The biggest takeaway? Don't panic over every lump—but please don't ignore one either.
If you notice a lump that's getting bigger, changing shape or color, becoming irritated, or simply doesn't look the same as it used to, it's worth taking a closer look.
🔬🐾 When in doubt, check it out—because sometimes a little lump can tell us a whole lot.

Halloween may still be creeping up on us, but it's never too early to start preparing! A little planning ahead can make ...
10/08/2026

Halloween may still be creeping up on us, but it's never too early to start preparing! A little planning ahead can make a BIG difference in keeping your pets safe, comfortable, and stress-free when the costumes, candy, decorations, and nonstop doorbells arrive. 🍬🔔

Before the trick-or-treaters come knocking, keep these Halloween pet safety tips in mind:

🍫 Hide the candy bowl! Chocolate can be toxic to pets, and sugar-free candy containing xylitol can be extremely dangerous—especially for dogs. Don't forget about wrappers either!

🚪 Watch those doors! With trick-or-treaters coming and going, even pets who normally stay close can slip outside. Consider setting up a quiet, secure space away from the front door.

🪪 Check their ID! Make sure collars, ID tags, and microchip information are up to date—just in case your little escape artist decides to join the neighborhood festivities.

🕯️ Keep decorations out of reach. Candles, electrical cords, glow sticks, fake cobwebs, and small decorations can quickly become hazards for curious pets.

👻 Costumes should be cute—not uncomfortable! Make sure costumes don't restrict breathing, vision, hearing, or movement. If your pet clearly isn't loving their costume… sometimes their birthday suit is the best costume of all. 😂

🔔 Know your pet's limits. Doorbells, masks, strangers, costumes, and extra noise can be overwhelming. Give nervous pets a quiet, comfortable place to relax away from all the excitement.

🎃 Halloween should be spooky for all the RIGHT reasons! Preparing now means you can spend Halloween enjoying the tricks and treats instead of worrying about your four-legged family members.

Have a happy, safe, and pawsitively spooky Halloween! 👻🐾🧡

And THIS right here, people, is exactly why dentals need to be performed under anesthesia with dental radiographs taken....
10/06/2026

And THIS right here, people, is exactly why dentals need to be performed under anesthesia with dental radiographs taken. 🦷📸🐾
A tooth can look completely normal to the naked eye—even pearly white and clean—but that doesn't always mean it's healthy underneath.
Non-anesthetic dental cleanings may clean what you can see, but they can't properly clean and examine below the gumline or tell us what's happening all the way down at the root.

This tooth is the perfect example. 👇

From the outside? Totally normal.
But once this patient was safely under anesthesia and dental radiographs were taken, we found a subgingival tooth root fracture—a fracture hidden below the gumline that we simply couldn't see from the outside. If something like this is left untreated, it can potentially cause pain, inflammation, infection, bone loss, and worsening dental disease. And unfortunately, our pets can't exactly point to the tooth and tell us which one hurts!

That's why a dental isn't just about getting those teeth pearly white. ✨ It's about finding and treating the problems we can't see.

📞 Think it might be time for your pet’s first dental… or maybe their second, third, or we’ve officially lost count? 😂 Give us a call and let’s check those teeth!
☎️ 727-391-9784

Can everyone say SUNDAY FUNDAY?! 🎨🍷🎃💚Nothing like a little painting, w**e, Halloween sweet treats to start off the spook...
10/04/2026

Can everyone say SUNDAY FUNDAY?! 🎨🍷🎃💚

Nothing like a little painting, w**e, Halloween sweet treats to start off the spooky season, and some much-needed girl talk to keep the team bond strong! 🥂👻

One of our core CATIFIC Values here at Oakhurst is FUN — and we take that one pretty seriously. 😉

After a crazy week of appointments, phone calls, fur, slobber, and everything in between, sometimes the best reset is simply spending time together outside of the hospital. Having fun together isn't just fun — it helps us build stronger relationships, understand each other better, and ultimately work even better together when we're back doing what we love. 💚🐾

And while we absolutely LOVE spending our days caring for your fur babies, this Sunday we traded our scrubs for paintbrushes and spent a little time painting our own fur babies! 🎨🐶🐱

And ummm... not to brag, but we may need to rethink our career choices because we're pretty sure we were all born to be artists. 😂🖌️

Here's to strong teams, full glasses, questionable artistic talent, lots of laughs, and making time for the FUN that keeps us connected. 💚

Because when a team genuinely enjoys being together, that connection carries right back into the care we give every single day. 🐾

Our amazing Kennel Crew decided to take their weekend UNDER THE SEA! 🐠🌊🦈They traded the kennels for the aquarium, left t...
10/03/2026

Our amazing Kennel Crew decided to take their weekend UNDER THE SEA! 🐠🌊🦈

They traded the kennels for the aquarium, left their daily duties behind for a little while, and made some new friends of a slightly… scalier variety. 🐠🐢🦈

Our kennel team works incredibly hard behind the scenes caring for our patients, keeping everyone clean and comfortable, and making sure every pet gets plenty of love and attention. So this Sunday, it was their turn to step away from the kennels and enjoy some well-deserved time together. 💚

No laundry. No cleaning kennels. No potty walks. Just sharks, fish, sea turtles, lots of laughs, and making memories together! 🦈🐢🐠

Sometimes the best way to recharge after a crazy week is to step away from the everyday routine, have a little FUN, and enjoy the people you spend so much of your week working alongside.

Different Sunday Fundays, same CATIFIC value: having FUN, building stronger friendships, and becoming an even stronger team along the way. 💚🐾

Although… knowing our kennel crew, we're pretty sure at least one of them considered bringing a new aquarium friend back to Oakhurst. 😂🐠

Address

7785 Oakhurst Road
Seminole, FL
33776

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 8pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 6pm
Thursday 7:30am - 6pm
Friday 7:30am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 2pm

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+17273919784

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