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Sal Abbate

Dr. Sal Abbate

Veterinarian, DVM
5.0
346 reviews
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Professional information

Designation
  • Veterinarian, DVM
Licenses
  • Florida, US
  • Utah, US
About Vet

Hello, I am Dr. Abbate. I have owned my own practice in Florida for 30+ years. I practice small animal medicine, which is 99% dogs and cats and I have studied traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture I have a special interest in problems associated with skin and ears, and intestinal disturbances, causing vomiting and diarrhea, and urinary abnormalities such as UTI and inappropriate urination. In addition to practicing full-time in a complete medical and surgical facility, I’ve had a lot of experience with veterinary telemedicine since the COVID pandemic, and I have consulted over 2000 client’s about their pets.

My background: I was born in New York and grew up mostly in Darien, Connecticut. I attended Michigan State University for two years of pre-vet classes, then transferred to Auburn University. I finished my bachelors degree, as well as post-graduate training in animal sciences, physiology and nutrition, and my Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1989.

Location
  • Clearwater Beach, FL, US
Spoken languages
  • English
Species treated
  • Dogs (Canine)
  • Cats (Feline)
Areas of interest
  • Dermatology
  • Parasitology
  • Nutrition
  • Preventive
  • Behavior
  • Emergency
  • Endocrinology
  • Cardiology
  • Ophthalmology
  • Orthopedics
  • Soft Tissue
  • Alternative Medicine
  • Pharmacology
  • Toxicology
Capabilities
  • Consult on diet, nutrition & exercise
  • Consult on general health & wellness
  • Consult on behavioral issues
  • Navigating nutrition from the new baby to the senior pet
  • Optimizing your new puppy or kitten experience
  • Tips and tricks on pet grooming techniques
  • Pet training, house training and litter box training

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5.0
346 reviews

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Rebecca

November 2026

Excellent visit and Dr. Abbate was great at treating Sparkle.
C

Christina

November 2026

Problem addressed
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Carl

November 2026

Best Doc yet on this app. 👌 Taking the time to really explain himself.
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Amanda

November 2026

I had a great experience this bring my first time using the app The doctor was professional and very helpful.
J

Joseph

November 2026

Dr. Sal was great and helped ease our worries
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Greg

November 2026

The appointment was quick, easy very convenient and most of all very beneficial for my dog 
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Paola

November 2026

He listen to my concern
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Gwen

November 2026

Such a great Vet
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Jennifer

November 2026

Gave us options our previous vet never even gave for our dog’s torn ligament- even when the appt was for a swollen paw….. really appreciated this. Wish he was closer as we would have him be our regular vet!!!
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Danielle

October 2026

Dr Abbate was wonderful

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