Dogs have sensitive digestive tracts, and most will develop diarrhea at some point in their lives. Causes of diarrhea, which can be mild and transient, or may become chronic, run the gamut from eating something inappropriate or toxic, to infection, cancer, or inflammatory disease. Regardless of the cause, managing diarrhea can be frustrating, and knowing [...]
Your pet may not have a runny nose or watery eyes, but they may still have allergies. Many allergens can cause pets to react, and pet allergies can be difficult to manage. Our team at Animal Medical Hospital of Naples wants to help by providing information about common pet allergies. Pets can be allergic to [...]
April is National Pet First Aid Awareness Month—but before you go shopping for supplies, you should know that the first and most important piece of a pet first aid kit is knowledge. The more you know about common pet emergencies, the more proactive steps you can take to prevent them altogether. Here are five of [...]
Our Animal Medical Hospital of Naples team is committed to educating pet parents about the deadly dangers of xylitol, how to protect your pet, and the treatment. Chances are, you are familiar with spotting low-sugar and low-carbohydrate products on the shelves where you shop for supplements, diets, and dental hygiene products. Xylitol, which is found [...]
February is National Pet Dental Health Month, and our team at Animal Medical Hospital of Naples is here to take the mystery out of the professional pet dental cleaning process. When your veterinarian shares that your pet requires a dental cleaning, you likely have questions, such as: Why does my pet need a dental cleaning? [...]
Welcoming a new puppy is an exciting time, but when their antics lead to unwanted behavior, you can get frustrated and annoyed. Our team at Animal Medical Hospital of Naples wants to help by providing tips to prevent your puppy from misbehaving. #1: Socialize your puppy early Socializing your puppy appropriately can help prevent issues [...]
Here in Naples, Florida, we don’t experience the same typical winter conditions of our neighbors to the north. But, our year-round warm temperatures provide the perfect breeding conditions for parasites, such as mosquitoes, fleas, ticks, and intestinal parasites, which means pets are continuously exposed to serious illnesses. Discover the importance of year-round parasite prevention for [...]
Certain factors, including dietary indiscretions, obesity, and your pet’s breed, can predispose pets to pancreatitis. As the holidays approach, pancreatitis cases typically increase. Therefore, our team at Animal Medical Hospital of Naples wants to provide information about this painful, potentially life-threatening condition, to help decrease your pet’s risk. Normal pancreatic function in pets The pancreas [...]
Halloween will be here soon, and the holiday will bring out numerous yummy offerings, from trick or treat candy, to Halloween party food. Before you let your pet partake in the ghoulish goodies, our team at Animal Medical Hospital of Naples wants to provide Halloween do’s and don’ts, to ensure you safely treat your pet. [...]
When we choose to build our home a mere three feet above sea level, we know that we are flirting with disaster. Hurricanes, storm surge, high winds, and flooding train us to become planners, radar watchers, and evacuation strategists. However, every time a storm rolls in, so does the heartbreaking footage of abandoned pets. There [...]
