Dr. Jessie Hatfield

Disclaimer

Dr. Jessie Hatfield received her B. A. in biology from The Colorado College in 1997, and her DVM from the University of Florida in 2002. She has been practicing in her hometown of Miami, spending the last year working as an emergency veterinarian. She has interests in soft tissue surgery and emergency medicine, as well as internal medicine, and has training in ultrasonography. She loves living in South Beach and feels very fortunate to be able to practice the high quality medicine that South Beach Animal Hospital offers so close to her home!

Dr. Jessie Hatfield

Heat And Pets
As you enjoy the Florida sunshine, remember that your pets are wearing a fur coat that they can't take off. Leaving a pet in a parked car even for a few moments is not only cruel and dangerous, it's also illegal. It is easy to get distracted and forget about the pet until it is too late. Keep your pets cool on hot days. Make sure that they have plenty of water. Keep them in shaded areas or indoors with a/c on hot days. Look out for signs of heatstroke which are intense, rapid panting, wide eyes, salivating, staggering and weakness. Seek immediate professional care if your pet exhibits these symptoms.

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