Fleas are parasites that commonly affect dogsin the Naples/Bonita Springs area – from rural areas of Golden Gate to more urban Estero developments. Fleas are about 1-2 mm in length and feed on the blood of dogs and other mammals. Upon close examination of your dog,...
Dog skin infections are over-represented in Naples, Estero, and Marco Island due to our environment of heat, high humidity and exposure to water. Pyoderma refers to an infection of the skin and can be bacterial, fungal, or parasitic (mites). Pyoderma in dogs is...
Ear infections in dogs are fairly common in Naples due to our humid climate. Dogs with floppy ears or narrow ear canals are predisposed to ear infections, as bacteria and yeast thrive in a warm, moist environment. The combination of ear wax accumulation, natural oils...
female dog, but she will not allow them to breed. This is when estrogen is starting to rise, but progesterone is low and typically lasts about nine days. Estrus is the phase when the female dog will not only attract males, but will stand for breeding (standing heat)....
Dystocia is Greek for abnormal or difficult birth. The typical canine pregnancy lasts about 64 days from LH surge. If no breeding timing was performed, this window widens from 58 to 72 days from breeding. This wider window occurs because dog sperm can live in the...
