Due to the prevalent, year-round mosquito population in Naples, Fort Myers and Marco Island, canine heartworm disease poses a constant risk to our dogs. All it takes is one mosquito bite to infect your dog with this potentially fatal disease. When the mosquito is...
Bufo toads, also known as marine toads, giant toads, or cane toads, are extremely toxic and potentially lethal to our pets, so be on the lookout when walking your dogs and always carry a flashlight at night. They are unusually large for toads, usually 6-9 inches,...
Diarrhea in our pets can be very frustrating and upsetting when it occurs. Diarrhea is caused by increased fluid within the intestinal lumen. There are two sites in the intestinal tract that can cause diarrhea. The first is due to changes in function of the small...
How can I protect my dog from heat stroke? Now that the weather is hot and getting hotter, it’s important to protect your dog from the effects of the heat. Unlike humans, dogs have very few sweat glands, so they have to regulate their body temperature by panting,...
My pet dog has a lump. Is it cancer? Not every lump or bump on your canine will be a tumor. Some superficial bumps are simply sebaceous cysts on dogs that are just plugged oil glands in the skin and generally absolutely nothing to worry about. Skin cysts can be made...
