According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, a staggering 59.5% of cats and 55.8% of dogs were classified as overweight or obese in 2018. Clearly, maintaining pets at an ideal weight is a big problem in the United States, yet one of the most important things you can do for your pet’s health and [...]
As the year winds down, your calendar is likely packed full of holiday celebrations. Holiday festivities bring opportunities for making memories, eating delicious treats, and decking the halls. While these can be fun activities for people, pets may not agree—except for the treat-eating part. Our furry friends can easily become stressed and anxious over the [...]
LASER is an acronym for “light amplification by stimulated emission radiation.” If you have no idea what those words mean, you’re not alone. If we break it down and start with the basics, the acronym will make more sense. Let’s start with light, which is the common name for electromagnetic energy that humans can see. [...]
Watching your playful pup paw at a quick-moving toad to get it to hop again is an adorable sight, but it may be more deadly than cute. Reports are coming in across Florida about dangerous interactions between pets and bufo toads, which are highly toxic This invasive creature is steadily increasing in number in southwest [...]
Dogs and bad breath may be an old joke, but it’s not part of your pet’s charm. Rather, bad breath is a sign that your dog’s teeth need attention. According to the American Kennel Club (AKC), owners most often neglect their dog’s at-home oral care, yet nearly 60% of dogs show periodontal disease signs by [...]
Therapy lasers are seen more commonly in veterinary practices across the country, including our own hospital. While we use pharmaceutical therapy for many pets, not all animals are candidates for medication. To help heal every pet possible, we have turned to different treatment methods and modalities, and have purchased a therapy laser that has done [...]
Warm, sunny days are made for outdoor activities and great times with friends and family. You may be planning a social gathering or a day on the beach. Whatever your plans, be careful. All good things can be overdone; for example, taking in the sun at the beach is good, but if you get too [...]
At Animal Medical Hospital of Naples, we pride ourselves on staying on top of new trends in veterinary medicine. Stem cell therapy may not be a novel treatment, but one application—platelet-rich plasma injections—is making headway into companion animal medicine. Commonly used for years in human athlete and equine medicine, platelet-rich plasma therapy, or PRPT, is [...]
When your car needs repairs, do you take it to the first mechanic you find? Or, do you ask for recommendations from family and friends, read online reviews, and choose a qualified mechanic based on the advice? People usually turn to friends and read reviews before trusting a stranger with the care of their vehicle, [...]
One frustration with pet care is continuously battling fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes from feeding on your pet. You try to be diligent about giving your pet her flea, tick, and heartworm preventive medications, but if she spits out the medication or you forget a dose, you could face a flea infestation in your home or [...]
