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    Boating With Your Dog: Health and Safety Tips for Fort Lauderdale Pet Owners Dog enjoying a boat ride with its owner on the water in Fort LauderdalePet Care Guide

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    Managing Arthritis in Cats: Signs Owners Often Miss

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    10 HOUSEHOLD PLANTS THAT ARE DANGEROUS TO DOGS AND CATS

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    10 WAYS TO HELP AN ARTHRITIC DOG

    Bring your dog in for regular checkups so that your veterinarian can monitor your dog’s…
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    ABDOMINAL RADIOGRAPHY

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    ACETAMINOPHEN TOXICITY Pet Care Guide

    ACETAMINOPHEN TOXICITY

    Acetaminophen can be toxic to dogs and cats, but cats are 7 to 10 times…
    ACTH STIMULATION TEST Pet Care Guide

    ACTH STIMULATION TEST

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    A PET OWNER’S GUIDE TO FLEA CONTROL Pet Care Guide

    A PET OWNER’S GUIDE TO FLEA CONTROL

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    Thursday:  8 AM–6 PM
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    • Home
    • About Us
      • Our Team
        • Meet Dr. Alex Emerson
      • Photo Gallery
    • Our Services
      • Pet Surgery
        • Gastropexy (Bloat Prevention)
        • Mass Removal
        • Soft Tissue Surgery
        • Orthopedic Surgery
          • Orthopedic Evaluation
          • Cruciate Ligament Tears
          • Hip Dysplasia Treatment
          • Fracture Care
          • Arthritis
          • Pet Rehabilitation
        • ACL Repair / TPLO Surgery
      • Pet Dentistry
        • Tooth Extraction
        • Dental Cleaning
        • Dental Disease Prevention
      • Preventive Wellness
        • Senior Wellness
        • Allergy Management
      • Advanced Pet Care
        • End-of-Life Care
        • Mobility & Comfort
        • Chronic Gastrointestinal Disorders
        • Ultrasound & Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS)
      • Shockwave Therapy
      • All Services
    • Blog
    • Contact
    • Areas We Serve
      • Oakland Park
      • Wilton Manors
      • Dania Beach

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    A New Chapter for Bluewater


    Under new ownership, Fort Lauderdale Veterinary Center is now Bluewater Animal Health Center! Dr. Alex Emerson has taken the helm to provide a seamless experience for you and your pet, from the front desk to the exam room. New name, new direction, same convenient location you already know.

    Meet Dr. Alex Emerson, DVM