Ruskin Animal Hospital and Cat Thyroid Center

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Ruskin Animal Hospital and Cat Thyroid Center

Veterinary Practice dedicated to serving our community and the pets they love. We offer specialized expertise.
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Our "behind the scenes" care emphasizes cleanliness and attention to every detail to make your pet healthy and happy. That's why our motto is "Modern medical care delivered with old fashioned customer service." Dr. Ott has gained regional and national recognition for one of the first centers for treating feline hyperthyroidism. Our Cat Thyroid Center opened in 1999 and has treated over 2000 cats with this disease from as far away as Colorado, Tennessee, New York, Puerto Rico, Brazil and Nassau.

09/27/2025

🦊 Tomorrow is World Rabies Day. Rabies is deadly, but 100% preventable with vaccination. It spreads through the bite of infected wildlife like raccoons, bats, skunks, and foxes, and once symptoms appear, is fatal.

Protect your pets (and family) by staying up to date and book their vaccine with us today!
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09/25/2025

It’s Deaf Dog Awareness Week.💙Dogs hard of hearing are just as loving, playful, and trainable as any other pup, they simply speak a different language. With a little extra support, they can live happy, full lives.
If you’re considering adoption, don’t overlook these incredible pets. 🐾

09/20/2025

🦸‍♂️ If your pet had superpowers… what would they have? Here is our take by breed!

09/18/2025

Check out this glow-up!
Dental cleanings aren’t just about fresh breath. They help keep your pet’s teeth, gums, and overall health in check by helping to prevent painful dental disease.
📞 Call us today to schedule your pet’s dental checkup!

09/13/2025

Football season is here! 🏈
Your pet might not care about the score, but they’re here for the snacks. 😅
Before your tailgate turns into a snack heist, check out these tips: https://bit.ly/4mrwEbB
Tag a friend who you can’t wait to tailgate with!

09/11/2025

The kids are back in school… and the pets are either:
A) Having the best nap 😴
B) Wondering why their little human disappeared 🤔

Show us your pets’ back-to-school vibes with a pic in the comments!

09/06/2025

Did you know 40%* of pets can suffer from osteoarthritis pain but less than half are diagnosed? If you think your pet may be experiencing pain based on these signs, talk to us! We can help identify the cause and offer treatment options.

For more info, read here: https://bit.ly/4oWOghk

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*Source: Wright A et al. J Small Anim Pract. 2022;63(8):609-618.doi:10.1111/jsap.13500)

09/04/2025

It’s officially Happy Cat Month! Which means 30 days of spoiling your cat even more than usual (if even possible 😹).

Drop a photo or video of your cat living their best life in the comments!

08/30/2025

Summer may be winding down, but the memories are just too cute not to share!

📸Drop your favorite summer pic of your pet in the comments or tag us in your post — we’d love to feature more sunny smiles before fall rolls in!

08/28/2025

Hot dogs, cold drinks, and… your dog eating a corn cob?! 😅 Avoid a Labor Day mishap with these easy pet safety tips.

For more safety tips and pet advice, click here: https://bit.ly/4laUjMs

08/24/2025

Paws up, time’s almost up! ⏳

Our Summer of Wellness promo is wrapping up, which means now is your last chance to sign up for a Happy Healthy Pets® Care Plan with no enrollment fee.

Give your pet the care they deserve—and keep a little extra in your pocket

🐶🐱 Enroll before August 31 to save $49.95 using code SUMMER25 https://bit.ly/3GxIMbF

08/21/2025

Your cat may be hiding more than just your socks... 🐾Cats are experts at masking illness — so even subtle changes could be a sign it’s time for a checkup. Book their wellness visit today!

Address

715 S US Highway 41
Ruskin, FL
33570

Telephone

(813) 645-6411

Website

http://www.ruskinanimal.com/

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Our Story

Our veterinary clinic was started over 47 years ago by Dr. Hal Ott. Although our practice has grown tremendously over the years, our focus on individualized patient care and customer service has not. We are thankful and proud to serve such a wonderful, growing community. We have been voted Best Veterinarian and Boarding Facility in Southshore multiple times thanks to the kind words of recommendation and votes from our amazing clients...THANK YOU!

Dr. Ott, Dr. Waldy, Dr. Heaton, and Dr. Langston bring many years of experience to our facility. They work together with our amazing staff to provide our patients with compassionate and comprehensive care. We are a team and we are dedicated to serving our clients and the pets they love.

We offer a variety of services. The list below is not comprehensive, so feel free to call or email us with any questions you may have. You can even schedule your appointments online, anytime through our page, Google Business Page, or website. We look forward to hearing from you! Preventative Care: Wellness exams, vaccinations, bloodwork, heartworm testing, f***l exams, nutritional support, heartworm and flea prevention,...

Problem/Sick Visits: We are experienced and equipped to help the smallest of problems to emergency situations and everything in between.

Diagnostic Services: Modern, full service lab on site, referral laboratory services, digital radiography, ECG, Blood Pressure...

Specialist Support: Board Certified Radiologists available to consult on radiographs taken on site, ECG Review by Board Certified Cardiologist, Ultrasound and Echocardiogram w/Internist Consultation scheduled on site

Surgical Services: We offer a variety of routine and non-routine surgical services from spays to gastrointestinal foreign body removal. Each patient gets an individualized anesthetic plan that emphasizes safety and pain control.

Dental Services: We provide routine dental cleanings, digital dental radiography, as well as dental extractions. We can also help educate you on how to keep your pet’s teeth happy and healthy!

Boarding Services: Let us care for your fur kids when you cannot. Our resort staff love to pamper our boarders! We also offer large VIP Suites with remote viewing, so you can see your pups from anywhere. A complimentary bath is given to any dog staying with us for a week or longer, so they get a spa day too!

Drop Off Appointments/On Site Pharmacy/Extended Hours Tuesdays/Online Pharmacy available for our clients convenience.