As a pet owner, you expect to receive cuddles, kisses, and love from your furry pal, but you certainly do not expect to contract an illness. However, pets can carry pathogens or parasites that can be transmitted to people, causing illnesses that range from mild to deadly. Here are some of the most common—or most [...]
Let’s face it—we love dogs and everything we know about them. And, like any good relationship, we keep discovering new and fascinating things about our four-footed objects of affection. Each new fact about their loyalty, affection, uniqueness, and their love for us humans has us head over heels all over again. Check out these seven [...]
Cats are curious creatures, and we may never fully understand all their majestic mysteries. However, we do keep learning more about their complexities, and our team at Animal Medical Hospital of Naples is sharing interesting cat facts that can help you better understand your fantastic feline. Cat fact #1: Whiskers are more than part of [...]
Hurricanes are a common occurrence in Florida, and while you can’t prevent these storms, you can prepare for them. Ensure you make preparations for your pet as well. Our Animal Medical Hospital of Naples team wants to help by providing tips to ensure your pet remains safe in case your home is affected. #1: Properly [...]
You may think your pet is happy and healthy, but regular wellness screenings commonly catch significant problems that can affect a pet’s health and wellbeing. These examinations can improve your pet’s quality of life and prolong their time by your side. Our team at Animal Medical Hospital of Naples wants to explain how your pet [...]
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? [...]