November 2020

November 2020

October 2020

ST. JOHNS Magazine +FOOD & WINE Local Restaurant Guide

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Eat, Drink & be Thankful In This Issue: Please enjoy our Go-to Guide to

Dining in Northern St. Johns & Beyond, featuring new and old favorites. Check out our Trivia Night Roundup and Coastal Wine Market's Holiday Wine and Food suggestions.

Photographer Mindy Kerr Nature's Child Photography St. Johns Magazine is dedicated to covering the topics readers care about - from hometown stories and community spotlighs to food, health & business.

Published twelve times a year, St. Johns Magazine is designed to engage readers adn inspire them to enjoy the good life Northern St. Johns has to offer!

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Bozard has been busy lately, adding a new Lincoln Showroom to their St Augustine dealership, as well as opening the much anticipated new Ford’s Garage Restaurant, described as a neighborhood burger and beer joint with the vibe of a 1920’s service station complete with vintage Ford vehicles, gas pumps and fixtures. With seating inside as well as outside, it’s a dining experience everyone is talking about!

Director of Marketing for CBS47 and FOX30. “Bozard Ford Lincoln is one of our Family Focus community partners, and we enjoy working with them because they are so involved with giving back to the St Johns community. So, when we ap-

“We’re excited to be a part of this giveaway contest with Action News Jax,” said Jeff King, Vice President & General Manager of Bozard Ford Lincoln. “We understand that 2020 has been a challenging year for many, so to have the chance to drive

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Breast imaging technique makes breast cancer easier to see and reduces false positives.

3D mammography (digital breast tomosynthesis) is approved by the FDA and is the standard of care for breast cancer screening. And it’s available at Baptist Medical Center South.

3D screening mammography is different from the traditional 2D mammograms: • 3D mammography makes it easier to see the layers of breast tissue, allowing for better cancer detection.

• 2D mammograms take only one picture across the entire breast, in two directions: top to bottom and side to side. Unclear or suspicious findings from 2D views could increase the need for additional imaging and also lead to more false positives.

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Local DINING Guide

Restaurant Guide THE BEST NEW AND OLD FAVORITES IN ST. JOHNS & BEYOND

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ood is one of life’s greatest pleasures and northern St. Johns has recently added more than twenty new restaurants! Fresh locally sourced ingredients, unique menus, organic consciousness and alfresco options provide our community with expanded dining choices. Please enjoy our curated but certainly not exhaustive little list of new and old favorites.

Jana Steakhouse

Tim's Wine Bar

Your Pie St Johns

480 Durbin Pavilion Dr. Suite101 St.Johns FL 32259 When you are craving beautifully designed sushi, sashimi platters or the pizzazz of Teppanyaki grill tables and a show Jana is a great place to start.

206 Ashourian Drive, Suite 101 St. Augustine FL 32092 (904) 342-0038 Looking for fine curated wines, light fare and a lovely al fresco patio? Tim’s prides themselves on an old fashioned, customer oriented attitude.

Offering a variety of wine clubs and exclusive tastings to enhance your experience. (St. Johns)

90 Durbin Pavilion Drive, Suite 101 St. Johns, FL 32259 / 904-295-3749 You and your family can’t decide what you want on your pizza pie? Now there is no need to! Each pie is individualized and you can have one to 20 or more toppings all for the same price. Gourmet ones as well. The combo meals come with several choices and one is gelato so it’s a one stop shop for the family and the kids.

You can even order a pizza kit to take home and have fun making it yourself!

www.janasteakhouse.com

Really Good Beer Stop www.reallygoodbeerstop.com

295 Pine Lakes Dr. Ste C3 & C4, Ponte Vedra, FL 32081 Craft beer lovers look no further than RGBS for award winning craft beers on tap, like King Street Stout from intuition ale works, Sweet Baby Jesus, a chocolate peanut butter porter, or a lovely ginger hibiscus Kombucha. Clean, welcoming atmosphere with outdoor seating.

Nocatee & Jax Beach)

Clean Juice

www.cleanjuice.com/locations /st-johns

104 Ashourian Ave, Suite 103 Saint Augustine FL 32092 Excited to welcome Clean Juice to the neighborhood! They know how to create amazing 100% organic juices, smoothies and bowls! Try the Glow One or the Recovery One juice, or the beauty or the green acai bowls, the Recovery smoothie, the glow wellness latte, the Yummus or Popeye GREENOA™ bowls, or some of the delicious cold-pressed bottles of organic juice to take all the hard work out of juicing.(St. Johns & Nocatee)

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www.timswine.com

Ember & Iron

www.emberandiron.com Opening December 2020!

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60 Shops Boulevard, Unit #80 St. Johns, FL 32259

Ember & Iron is the creation of Chef Michael and Brittany Cooney. Its team of skilled chefs utilizes seasonal ingredients and live-fire techniques over a towering, eight-foot-long, oak-burning grill that adds smokiness and intense flavor. Signature menu items include Chef Mike’s “ember roasted” sweet tea brined bone-in pork chop and buttermilk roasted chicken with grilled lemon and roasted pepper salsa verde.

Representing a close gathering of loved ones surrounded by the warmth of a fire, Ember & Iron strives to make each visit inviting and personal with its warming hospitality.

Ember & Iron will serve lunch and dinner with brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. The patio will be open and refreshing, and the restaurant will feature a full bar with a specialty Bourbon selection, craft cocktails, and local craft

beers.

Ember & Iron Ember & Iron Owners Chef Mike and Brittany Cooney with Brittany’s sister Steffi Sorensen (left), an investor in Ember & Iron.

**For a complete guide to the restaurants of St. Johns and St. Augustine please visit our online guide at www.stjohnsmag. com. **As always, please call ahead to confirm details.

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Restaurant Guide 1928 Cuban Bistro

www.1928bistro.com Coming to St. Johns soon!

(Try it out in Jacksonville) If you have a craving for Cuban delicacies like The Cuban; Roast pork, ham, swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard, on Cuban bread or the Pan Con Lechon; Roast pork, onions, and cilantro-garlic aioli on Cuban bread or something sweet like Pastelito De Guayaba Guava Pastry look no further than this hip, authentic bistro. As they say on their website“...Come for some "cafecito" and conversation. Reach for a cup, stay for a pastry, a Cuban sandwich, or maybe a "batido...."

Salsas Cocina Mexicana & Cantina

www.salsascocinamexicana.com

70 Durbin Pavilion Drive, St. Johns 32259 /(904) 460-2426 Want to travel to Mexico for the night?

Salsas Cocina Mexicana & Cantina offers an extensive menu of classic and contemporary Mexican food, like their signature Tres Amigos, Sliced Steak, Chicken Breast &~Shrimp, served with Mojo De Ajo Or A La Diabla.

Enjoy a fine meal and sip a margarita on the patio.

Bite a Bagel

www.biteabagel.com

105 Nature Walk Parkway, Suite 108, St. Augustine, FL 32092 (904) 460-2495 Authentic New York Bagels, from scratch mouthwatering cream cheese in a variety of unique flavors, and one of the best cups of coffee around, combined with charm and grace makes this cafe one of our favorite local spots. Order ahead and outside seating available.

Aunt Kate's

​www.aunt-kates.com

612 Euclid Ave, St Augustine, FL 32084 (904) 829-1105 It’s like going back in time to old Florida and the seafood is ultra-fresh and delicious, try the whole fish and the kids will love trying the fried alligator. Patio seats here, overlooking the idyllic intracoastal are like a minivacation.

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Coastal Wine Market & Tasting Room www.coastalwinemarket.com

(Nocatee) 641 Crosswater Parkway b, Nocatee, FL 32081 . (904) 395-3520 The perfect place to go with friends to enjoy finely curated selection of wine and craft beer. Mouthwatering light fare from their creative chef in a casually elegant atmosphere with comfy couches, brick and barrel details.

Newly expanded indoor and outdoor space coming soon!

Collage

www.collagestaug.com

60 Hypolita Street St. Augustine, FL 32084 This lovely eclectic spot in downtown St. Augustine is ideal for foodies and is highly rated by patrons. They offer fresh local seafood, steaks, lamb and veal, using international flavor profiles. Try their hand cut steak with a truffle butter or Vidalia Onion and Gorgonzola Sauce, or the Open Fire New World Paella, sautéed over a crispy Calrose rice cake finished with a chorizo sausage sherry broth!!! If you appreciate fine dining coupled with curated wines, this is for you.

(Downtown)

Fionn MacCool's Irish Pub & Restaurant www.fionnmacs.com

145 Hilden Road, Ponte Vedra, FL (Off US 1 between Nocatee and Palencia) 904-217-7021 145 Hilden Rd, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32081,(Off US 1) Genuine Irish pub experience where the food is made from scratch and the atmosphere is like being in Ireland. Try the Guinness beef stew, bangers and mash or a boxty with the rich and creamy potato leak soup - oh my! Great atmosphere, live entertainment and Trivia Nights.

Taps Bar and Grill ww.tapsbarandgrill.com

2220 County Rd 210, St Johns, FL 32259 (904) 819-1554 A place where everyone knows your name.

Warm friendly wait staff and fast delicious food makes for a great combination. They also have a large selection of beers on tap for you to try and nightly specials like wing nite and Friday fish day. Try one of their cheeseburger wraps with tomatoes, pickles, onions and white American cheese along with a side of their homemade onion rings or black beans and rice. Or the Gyro wrap is stuff full of savory meat and house made tzatziki sauce.

And they have one of the best Southern Cobb salads around! Indoor and outdoor seating is available

Los Portales

www.losportalesgrill.com

South Lake Plaza, 2245 County Rd 210, St Augustine, FL 32092 (904) 819-1486 Authentic Mexican Cuisine, including specialties like their famous fajitas, enchiladas, Mexican-style tacos and vegetarian entrees.

Good selection of Tequilas and really large, tasty margaritas enjoyed with friends in a warm and family friendly environment.

The Reef

www.thereefstaugustine.com

4100 Coastal Hwy, Right on the Beach, Saint Augustine. (904) 824-8008 This is an upscale restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere and the best views of the ocean in St. Johns where you can sit on the patio to dine and watch the waves roll in. Amazingly fresh fare, prepared by a talented chef; try the Shrimp and Lobster Risotto or King Crab Legs, Roasted Rack of Lamb with fresh herb Dijon mustard; the Duck Breast Roasted with blackberry demi-glace; or the Pork Porterhouse Chop 14 oz “Duroc” grilled to order with caramelized onion jam. One of our favorites is the Zarzuela, a Catalonian seafood stew and Chef specialty. Live entertainment

Tank's Sushi

www.tanksushibistronocatee.com 151 pine lake Dr suite A, Ponte Vedra, FL Come enjoy a master at his craft. This colorful and exotic sushi will be a feast for your eyes. The chef uses a platitude of very fresh ingredients to create an extraordinary sushi masterpiece.

Tuna belly and Mirugai(geoduck) are some of their daily specials. The Angry Dragon roll with spicy tuna, shrimp tempura, mango, Alaska crab and special sauce is just one of their delicious creations. They maintain a safe environment and pickup. * also in world golf

Kazu Sushi Burrito www.kazusushiburrito.com

935 Durbin Pavilion Dr. Suite 104 St Johns, FL. 32259 Tel: 904-484-7939 Need a quick meal after shopping. Kazu is a fast casual restaurant offering a unique concept on quick pick up or order on line Sushi bowls and burritos. They are a balance between Hawaiian flavors with Japanese techniques. Perfect for the healthconscious crowd on the go looking for good, clean eating with a twist. You can design your own or choose from their signature menu. Build your own Poke bowl lets you choice your rice, 2 proteins, as many mixins as you want and sauce all for one low price. *many other locations in north Florida.

Duck Donuts

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www.duckdonuts.com

13862 Old St Augustine Rd STE 141, Jacksonville, FL 32258 (904) 438-5665 It all began on the sandy beaches of the Outer Banks in Duck, North Carolina where there was no donut to be found. So in comes Duck donuts where they create a warm made to order cake donut. For the season why not try a Carmel Apple pieglazed apple with salted caramel drizzle or maybe a Maple bacon- maple icing with chopped bacon. Or if you are adventurous get a made to order one - pick your coating- then your toppingthen your drizzle! Pièce de résistance.

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377 South Roscoe Blvd, Ponte Vedra Beach One of the best places to enjoy good food and enjoy the scenery al fresco in northern St. John. Pull up your boat or walk in to try their tacos, burgers, salads, seafood and delicious drinks. Favorities include the oyster platter, chicken picatta or the cast iron seared ribye.Yum!

Cafe Genovese

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1515 County Rd 210, St Johns, FL 32259 (904) 829-0707 Family owned community driven warm friendly environment to enjoy good old fashioned homemade breakfasts and lunches.

A complete breakfast has 2 eggs, 2 pancakes, 2 strips of bacon, grits or home fries or hash browns and coffee all for one low price. Get a cheesesteak, with bell peppers, onions provolone cheese and a side of rings and you won’t be disappointed.

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Restaurant Guide Tokyo Ramen Sushi Burrito

www.tokyoramenburrito1.com

450 S.R 13 #105 Jacksonville FL 32259 904602.9999 (Fruit Cove) Ramen! This is no ordinary bowl of noodles. It is made with a deep rich broth filled with fresh veggies and Asian inspired ingredients. Sushi burritos and creative sushi rolls are on the menu as well. Try a Tokyo burrito which is stuffed with fresh tuna, salmon, shrimp, avocado, cucumber, tobiko, and shrimp sauce. It’s huge! This restaurant maintains a safe environment for dine in or pick up.

Bonchon

www.bonchon.com

475 Durbin Pavilion Dr #101, St Johns, FL 32259 (904) 217-3827 & (904) 547-2748 Famous for their crispy double fried wings made with a thin layer of flour and it’s their important technique that brings out the crispness and tenderness of the wing. Each wing is hand brushed with their signature sauces. The technique originated from South Korea specializing in ultra-crispy twice-fried fowl. There are a variety of Korean main dishes as well. They now have a new location right here in Bartram where you can dine in or out doors.

Timotis

www.timotis.com

(Nocatee) 152 Crosswater Parkway #18 Ponte Vedra, FL 904.686.2431 Fast friendly pickup or dine in/outside service for fresh wild caught seafood and more. Served fried, blackened or grilled their shrimp and fish taste like they just came off the boat (and probably did) they also have lobster rolls, crab burger tacos and more. This spot is convenient to Ponte Vedra, St. Augustine, and St. Johns and offers a great kids' playground and easy-on-the-eyes vintage finishes. Such a great place for a quick seafood meal.

Keke's Breakfast Cafe www.kekes.com

Durbin Park 450 Durbin Pavilion Dr., Ste E106, St. Johns, FL 32259 904-547-2284 It’s like your hometown diner grew up and moved to the city. Fresh clean cooked breakfast foods. All breakfasts are handmade and use the best ingredients and freshest fruits. Who wouldn’t love a banana nut and caramel waffle

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where the bananas and pecans are baked right into the waffle? Or a portabella omelet stuffed with roasted portabellas, red peppers, provolone cheese and pesto! Of course there are delicious breakfast omelets, stuff French toast, waffles and more. Serving lunch as well, in a safe clean environment.

Extreme Wings Sports Grill

www.xtreme-wings.com

160 Shops Blvd STE 80 St Johns, FL 32259 The family sports restaurant and grill that serves more than just wings is headed to St Johns area!

You can get anything from great appetizers like garlic fried mushrooms to wraps, salads, burgers, blackened fish dinner and more. The wings are huge and have flavors like spicy blue cheese, garlic honey, Cajun Mexican, and my favorite smoky garlic (buttery garlicy goodness). A great place to catch a game or treat the family to a night out.

La Catrina Tacos & Tequila Mexican Restaurant lacatrinarestaurant.com

155 Hampton Point Dr St. Augustine, FL 32092 Can we say taco Tuesday with a little flair and some tequila! - Try one of their blueberry, jalapeno margarita which offers a little sweet and a little heat. They also have a wide variety of different tequilas for the adventurous ones.

Along with your tradition Mexican fare, street tacos such as the surf &turf, Santa Fe made with skirt steak and even a Nopalito which is cactus! are on the menu. This is a place where guests of all ages could come together to experience the unique flavors, along with the art and culture of our Hispanic Heritage.

Burger Barn Grill www.burgerbarngrill.com

475 Durbin Pavilion Dr. Suite 103, St. Johns, FL 32259 904-209-5993 Locally owned and operated restaurant specializing in fresh made to order Certified Beef Angus Burgers. Who wouldn’t want to try a Hangover burger after a long nite? It has bacon, cheese, fried egg, lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles and a little hot sauce to give you that pick me up you need. Or how about a Macdaddy? The best of both worlds, Homemade Mac n cheese made

with Cheddar AND Mozzarella on top of a juicy burger…yes please! Don’t forget the fries and milkshakes before you leave!

Valley Smoke Restaurant

www.valleysmoke.com

11 S Roscoe Blvd, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 (904) 285-3235 Nothing says relaxing atmosphere like the serene waters of the intercostal and Valley Smoke has all the views and long with mouthwatering slowsmoked BBQ. Their 2 way combo of smoked beef brisket, St. Louis ribs, Poblano Cream Corn and C&P Jalapeño Rice Grits would leave anyone’s belly full! And there’s a list of appetizers a mile long and plenty of craft beers and specialty drinks to wash it all down. Sit, relax and enjoy the sunset along with your southern style meal.

Canopy Road

www.canopyroadcafe.com Opening Nov 2020!

90 Shops Blvd, Unit 10 St Johns, Florida 32259 "A breakfast institution", Canopy road offers delicious from scratch fare, featuring traditional breakfasts, fluffy omelets, skillets and griddle items such as French toast, giant pancakes and our signature Sweet Potato Pancakes. Also serving a variety of lunch favorites including salads, sandwiches, wraps and juicy 1/2 pound steakburgers!

Julington Creek Fishcamp

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Julington Creek Fish Camp 12760 San Jose Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32223 For an elegant-but-relaxed approach to dining, views of the St. Johns, and fresh recipes featuring signature seafood dishes and a southern energy.

Favorites include the Low Boil for Two on a hot summer night, Blue Crab Cakes with Caper Dill Aioli, or Grilled Pork Chop with Bacon Molasses BBQ, Parsley Potatoes, Turnip Slaw. Always a top-notch experience.

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Holiday Wines &Foods ...Pairings & Suggestions

A Des tiny ’s CWM C hef Hibiscus Cranber r y Shortcake m a e r C e c I

by Steve Lourie, Owner at Coastal Wine Market & Tasting Room.

s we start planning to gather around the dining room table (or computer screen) to celebrate this holiday season with our friends and loved ones, we mustn’t forget the two things that not only bring people together, but have been quintessential in getting us through 2020 - food and wine. However different the celebrations may look, let Coastal Wine Market & tasting room help lighten the burden of the holiday shopping and with this brief tutorial on the best choices for your personal celebrations.

1 cup whole milk ¾ cup granulated sugar pinch salt 2 cups heavy cream 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract 1 can of Cranberry Preserves 2 cups of minced Cranberry Hibiscus Leaves 6 Shortcake shells 6 slices of lime 6 lime twists 1.In a medium bowl, use a hand mixer on low speed or whisk to combine the milk, sugar and salt until the sugar is dissolved. Stir in the heavy cream and vanilla. Add in cranberry Hibiscus leaves. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours, or overnight.

2.Turn on the Cuisinart® ice cream maker; pour the mixture into the frozen freezer bowl and let mix until thickened, about 15 to 20 minutes. The ice cream will have a soft, creamy texture. If a firmer consistency is desired, transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and place in freezer for about 2 hours.

3.Remove from freezer about 15 minutes before serving.

4.Scoop ice cream onto shortcake shells 5.Top with cranberry sauce, lime slice and garnish with lime twist 6.Enjoy!

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Champagne

The delicious sparkling beverage that once popped open, becomes the celebration itself!

When a bottle of champagne graces the room, everyone who is present knows what’s next, eyes widen, mouths water and knees buckle. Well perhaps it’s not THAT dramatic, but it certainly indicates the festivities are about to begin. Champagne is the perfect “party starter”.

At CWM, we have several bubbly options that are sure to help get everyone talking.

One in particular, Buena Vista Winery La Victoire Brut Rose, is just the bottle that will kickstart any gathering. With aromas of rose petal, strawberry and Bing cherry, it’s an elegant wine that pairs perfectly with an array of cheeses, lighter seafoods, or can easily stand alone as a perfect aperitif.

Pinot Noir

This lighter red wine tends to be the ideal “gift” for the holiday table invitee. It is a solid “gate-

way” red that nestles comfortably between Chardonnay and Cabernet. Pinot Noir pairs elegantly with a litany of dishes that include (but are not limited to) Turkey, Pot Roast, Ham, Salmon and more. One of CWM’s top customer choices in Pinot Noir is Lyric from Etude Wines. This wine jumps out of the glass with aromas of blackberries and cola and offers a tantalizing palate rife with cinnamon, clove and allspice.

Port

Aww – the perfect finish! One of the more underappreciated and underutilized holiday wines.

Just as Champagne helps kick things off, Port is the perfect climax to a final festive course. Not only can it easily accompany any of the delectable desserts brought to the dinner table, it can also accompany holiday frivolity and needed relaxation on the couch or the lanai post-dinnertime.

One port in particular that could excite even the most discriminate of taste buds is Warre’s Otima 10 Year Tawny Port. This is a silky offering with a beautiful caramel color offering expressive notes of brown sugar, hazelnut and fig.

While it would perfectly pair with that Fruitcake you have undoubtedly had at almost every holiday, we believe CWM Chef Destiny’s Homemade Cranberry Hibiscus Ice Cream Shortcake would immerse your palate in the Nature of the Season and festively do the trick! (See recipe on this page) For a more customized approach, stop by Coastal Wine Market & tasting room anytime to meet with Steve and get your personal wine pairing suggestions. Coastal Wine Market and tasting room is located at 641 Crosswater Parkway, Suite B, Ponte Vedra, FL. They are open TuesdayThursday from 12 to 9pm and Friday and Saturday from 12 to 10pm.

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There are many brands of parasite preventions on the market today, but not all of them contain tick protection, and many people are not aware of that! Protecting your pet against ticks is equally as important as protecting them from heartworms and fleas because dogs and cats are very susceptible to tick bites. The diseases that are carried by ticks may also put you at risk, as many of these diseases infect humans!

A tick’s life cycle is in 4 stages: egg, larva, nymph, and adult. After hatching from the eggs, they must have a blood meal from a host at every life stage to survive, making them unique in that they can carry and spread disease during any life stage. If their host has a bloodborne infection, ticks will ingest it during feed-

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The most common tick disease we hear about is Lyme disease. However, lyme disease does have a vaccine for dogs, so if you feel your dog is at risk, or if you plan to travel to the Carolinas or further north, it’s recommended that you vaccinate your dog immediately prior.

Certain female ticks can also produce a toxin in their saliva that causes Tick Paralysis – which affects motor neurons of dogs and cats and can cause a progressive paralysis usually 5-9 days after attachment. This can also be very serious and life-threatening if the paralysis progresses to respiratory failure, but in most pets, the tick is discovered, removed, and typically with supportive care the pet will begin to recover within hours of removal of the tick.

The diseases we see most commonly in Florida include: Erlichia, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Babesia, and Anaplasmosis. There are other diseases that primarily affect cats: Hemobartonella and Cytauxzooan. Almost all tick diseases present in your pet the same way: joint pain, fevers, neurologic symptoms, and anemia – which can mimic many other disease processes. Most veterinarians have a rapid in-house test that can detect antibodies to some of the most common diseases, but many times more tests are needed before a true diagnosis can be made. Many tick-borne diseases can be very serious if not treated promptly, and in some cases they cause a life-threatening anemia or loss of platelets. The cytauxzooan organism that infects domestic cats (also called bobcat fever) is almost 100% fatal within days of contracting it from the tick bite.

So how do you keep your pet from contracting these diseases? Obviously removing ticks once you see them is very important, but prevention is the absolute best thing you can do for your pet. Depending on the species of the tick, they can take from 10 minutes to 24 hours to transmit disease once they bite your pet, so if you wait until you see one, it may already be too late! Most quality tick preventions begin working on your pet quickly, and often will kill the tick before it has a chance to transmit disease if used as directed. However, not all tick products are good quality, and many of them that are used for dogs are toxic and life-threatening to cats, so never use the same product on both without consulting a Veterinarian. Your vet will always recommend the best and safest forms of tick prevention for your pets!

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