Hot Topics/ Veterinary Medicine/Pet Care
Should I feed my pet a raw food diet ?   Many sites  and "experts" claim
that pets do well on a raw food diet.  While no studies could be found
supporting these claims, there have been a number of studies  
demonstrating the potential dangers of a raw food diet.  Please click here
for information on feeding raw food diets.
Microchipping your pet - the facts - There has been some confusion
about microchipping and the type of microchips used for pets.  Click here
for clear cut information on microchips.
Thunderstorm anxiety /phobia- Now is the time to start treating for
thunderstorm anxiety disorder - before the season starts - click here
for helpful tips and more info.
What vaccinations should I give my pet & how often should they be
given?      The answer depends on your pet and your pet's lifestyle.  Click
here to learn about our vaccination protocols.
Help! My pet is itchy - Why your pet may be itchy and what we can do.
Do you have a suggestion for a "Hot Topic"?
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Veterinary Stem Cell Therapy is a new option for treating diseases of the
ligaments and joints in canines and offers promise for other disease
conditions as well.  Find out more on this state of the art  branch of
medicine by clicking on Vet-Stem.
Did you know that it is estimated that 44% of Dogs in the US are
overweight and obese?
Did you know that it is estimated that 57% of Cats in the US are
overweight or obese?
This is a health crisis of epidemic proportions.
Overweight pets have a shorter lifespan and are at increased risk for developing
diabetes, arthritis, heart disease and some forms of cancer.

Take the Barc Quiz from Pfizer  to find out if your dog is in a high risk catagory,
then click on our Weight Management Page to assess your pets' weight and take
advantage of useful information and tools to get your pet healthy in 2010.
Confused about all of the different options for flea and tick control?  Click
here for comparisons of the top products to help pick the one that is best for
your pet?  Still have questions?  Give us a call and out staff would be happy to
help.
6/11/2010 Alert
We are seeing dogs that have developed oral papillomas in recent days.  All of these dogs
frequent Rover Run Dog Park in North Naples.  These warts are caused by a virus
transmitted  through contact from dog to dog, through shared toys or waterbowls.  and
are usually found in younger animals.  Incubation time is usually 1-2 months. The wart
usually regress on their own in 2-3 months and are not transmissible to people.  For more
information, click on the following link:

Canine Papilloma Virus
It's Hurricane Season again.  Be prepared - Click here for our
Hurricane Plan for Pets