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The Guinea Pig As A cages with solid bottoms. They need adequate space to way to supplement is to give ¼ of a 100 mg plain chewable
Guinea pigs are best kept in well-ventilated, wire-sided
vitamin C tablet that can be purchased over the counter.
Household Pet move around. A hide box in the cage is important because Guinea pigs are not vaccinated in the United States for
all prey species need a secluded space to reduce stress that infectious disease. However, an annual exam should be
Guinea pigs can may lead to disease. Bedding should be shredded paper, performed by your veterinarian that includes an oral exam
make a great addition recycled newspaper products, or aspen shavings. Do not and a complete blood count. Guinea pigs are a prey species
to the family. Often use cedar or pine shavings as they can cause contact or (this means they are hunted by other animals in the wild)
thought of as an easy respiratory irritation. The enclosure should be cleaned at and are very good at hiding illness until they are near death.
to take care of small least two times a week. Poor sanitation can lead to foot, skin Routine examinations may help detect abnormalities early.
pet for the kids, guinea and respiratory infections. The water bowl and food bowl In conclusion, when considering a family pet that doesn’t
pigs have become more should be heavy to help prevent spillage and will need to need routine walks, guinea pigs can be a great choice!
and more popular as pets for all ages. This new popularity be cleaned frequently. Sipper water bottles may be best to Established in 1981, Palm City Animal Medical Center
is largely due to their individual and distinct personalities. reduce spillage. These animals are very sensitive to heat. is dedicated to providing the best possible care for your
They are very expressive and usually very friendly. Although They should never be housed in an area over 80 degrees pets. With focuses on compassionate care in surgery,
small, guinea pigs can still require a lot of care. It is important Fahrenheit. physical therapy and rehabilitation, preventative medicine,
to do your research before getting one as a pet. The diet for a guinea pig is fairly simple. They need a extensive diagnostics, and emergency service, Palm City
Guinea pigs are part of the rodent family. They are native guinea pig formulated pelleted diet, timothy hay, and ample Animal Medical Center combines exceptional medical
to mountainous regions of South America where they were fresh vegetables. Guinea pigs that eat mostly pellet diets care with a caring philosophy for pets and their owners.
domesticated as long as 3,000 years ago. In the wild guinea can become overweight. Fruits and grains should be less For more information, call (772) 283-0920, visit www.
pigs live in small groups. Because of their social nature, than 10 percent of the diet. Guinea pigs lack an enzyme that palmcityanimalmedicalcenter.com or find us on Facebook
they are often more comfortable in the presence of other leaves them unable to synthesize vitamin C so it is vital that at www.facebook.com/PalmCityAnimalClinic.
guinea pigs when kept as pets. guinea pigs be supplemented with vitamin C daily. The best
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Tampa General Hospital primary care, including personalized plans, along with after- her strong collaborative and leadership skills, facilitating the
Launches Concierge Health hours and weekend access to the concierge medical team. entire medical team to perform at its optimal level for the
benefit of her patients. As a former attending physician in

“I love what I do. I love taking care of patients and
Care For Residents Of Palm families, and the time I spend with people, and the the emergency department at Overlook Hospital in Summit,
N.J., Rothman can also provide her patients with emergency
relationships we build, are most important to me. It’s
Beach County challenging in a traditional practice to take that time because room advocacy. Most recently, she served the brave men
you’re trying to see 20 or 30 patients a day, one after the and women in law enforcement as the dedicated doctor for
Dr. Laurie P. Rothman joins other, and it can be more difficult to connect,” said Rothman. the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Department.
TGH as the first concierge “This practice will allow me to have more time with my “I’m very excited to join the Tampa General network
care physician to be part of patients, and to be there for them when they need me.” and help start this concierge practice,” said Rothman. “I’ve
Florida’s leading academic Other advantages of TGH Concierge Health include same- known Dr. Abraham Schwarzberg with the TGH Cancer
medical center. day or next-day appointments, after-hours communication Institute for more than a decade, and we have collaborated
As part of its commitment with the concierge physician or staff, executive-level to help care for many patients over the years.”
to connecting the Palm physical examinations annually, coordination of specialty As part of TGH’s expanding physician network on
Beach County and Treasure or hospital care, more one-on-one time with the doctor, and Florida’s East Coast, Rothman can also provide her patients
Coast communities to world- telephone consultations or video visits. with access to the TGH Health Ambassador Program,
class care, Tampa General “If someone isn’t feeling well, they don’t want to wait two which combines world-class medical care with white-glove
Hospital (TGH) is launching weeks for the next available appointment,” Rothman said. “In service. When local patients need to be transferred to TGH,
a concierge primary health addition to more time, my patients will also have increased a dedicated health ambassador handles all the details for
care practice on Florida’s East Coast. Laurie P. Rothman, access. If there is an emergency or they’re not feeling well, them, including making general appointments, scheduling
M.D., is the first doctor to join TGH Concierge Health. and it’s nine o’clock at night, they can call me or text me and tests, preparing for surgeries or inpatient stays, arranging
Dr. Rothman is a concierge primary care physician, we’ll be able to talk it through and make a plan.” travel needs, and coordinating any follow-up care.
board-certified in family medicine and in obesity medicine. Rothman’s clinical focus is on preventative care, wellness, For those interested in learning more and/or becoming a
She has two decades of experience delivering world-class and metabolic health for adults and adolescents ages 12 TGH Concierge Health patient, please call (561) 559-0955.
care to the selective patients of Palm Beach County and has and up. She is proactive, analytical, and wholeheartedly
been practicing medicine for nearly 25 years. For an annual committed to providing comprehensive, compassionate, and
membership fee, her patients will receive the highest level of evidence-based patient care. Rothman also prides herself on

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