Dr. Janelle Priestas

Janelle Priestas, DVM

Janelle Priestas, DVM

VETERINARIAN

Education & Trainings

Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Class of 2012

Dr. Priestas is a native Floridian who earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Florida State University in 2007 and her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Iowa State University in 2012. Her interests include Small Animal Surgery, Pathology, Dentistry, Dermatology, and Preventative Medicine.

In her spare time, Dr. Priestas loves spending time outdoors, yoga, dancing, arts & crafts, live music, and cheering for Tampa Bay sports. She resides with her husband, two girls, a kitty cat, and a corn snake.

Recent Articles

Tibetan Mastiff
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Janelle Priestas, DVM

Tibetan Mastiffs are known for their massive size and lion-like appearance. Originating from Tibet in East Asia, they are an ancient breed (written records date back to 1100 BCE) whose origins are not...

Samoyed
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Janelle Priestas, DVM

The Samoyed dog (pronounced suh-moy-uhd) is best known for their pure-white fluffy coat, curled tail, friendly personality, and love of cold weather. These dogs are built for working in extremely cold...

Anal Gland Cancer in Cats
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Janelle Priestas, DVM

What Is Anal Gland Cancer in Cats? All cats have two anal sacs located between the muscles on each side of the anal sphincter, just past the anal opening/anus. These anal sacs are lined with glands that...

Are Cats Afraid of Thunderstorms?
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Janelle Priestas, DVM

Cats can easily be triggered by thunderstorms so it's important to know what to look for and how to help a cat who has a thunderstorm phobia.

Bulldog (English Bulldog)
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Janelle Priestas, DVM

The Bulldog, commonly called the English Bulldog, is well known for their wide stance; muscular low profile; and short, wrinkled face with an underbite. Though short (at only 14–15 inches tall), Bulldogs...

Why Is My Dog Peeing in the House?
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Janelle Priestas, DVM

Your best friend is well past the potty-training stage—maybe several months or even years past—and suddenly starts peeing inside the house. There can be many different scenarios when it comes to peeing...