Naples Healthy Pet

07/04/2026

Pets thrive on routine, and what feels like summer fun to you can be downright chaotic for them, plus the heat doesn't help. ☀️ A few small adjustments to their routine can go a long way in helping them enjoy the season, too. 💛🐕🐈

07/04/2026

🎆🧨 FIREWORK SEASON IS HERE—SUPPORT YOUR DOG NOW.💣🐾

For many dogs, the stress of fireworks doesn’t end when the holiday is over. Anxiety can linger for days or even weeks after the last boom.

A new peer-reviewed, randomized, placebo-controlled study found that dogs given the probiotic L. plantarum LP815 for 4 weeks had significantly lower anxiety, recovered more quickly after stressful events, slept more consistently, and displayed calmer everyday behavior.

If your dog struggles with fireworks, support their gut-brain connection now, and continue for at least 3–4 weeks after the holiday to help ease the lingering emotional effects of this stressful experience and promote a calmer recovery.

If you want to explore a science backed probiotic option for your dog, comment BETTERBELLY and we’ll DM you the link.

07/04/2026

More pets go missing on the 4th of July than any other day of the year, with some estimates suggesting a 30% increase in lost pets between July 4 and July 6. ❗🐕

Panicked by fireworks, many dogs bolt through fences or dart out open doors before their pet parents even realize what's happening. 😥 Make sure your furry family member stays safe at home this holiday. 💡

07/04/2026

🐱 Collier County Cat intake is back open… and we’ve expanded our Community Cat Program!

To better serve our community, Collier County Domestic Animal Services has expanded our Return to Home (RTH) Community Cat Spay & Neuter Program, adding an extra day of service. Community cats are now accepted Tuesday through Friday with no appointment required.

Spaying and neutering community cats is one of the most effective ways to reduce pet overpopulation in Collier County. Every cat altered helps prevent future litters, improves the health of community cats, reduces nuisance behaviors and supports healthier, more stable colonies.

Program highlights:
🐾 No appointments needed
🐾 Tuesday–Friday drop-off from 8–9 a.m.
🐾 Same-day pick-up from 4–5 p.m.
🐾 Free for Collier County residents

If you’ve been waiting to bring in a community cat, now is the time. Together, we can make a lasting impact for cats and our community.

Learn more by scanning the QR code or visiting Pets.Collier.Gov.

07/04/2026

06/27/2026

🥦 RESEARCH SUGGESTS BROCCOLI MAY BE ONE OF THE MOST POWERFUL LONGEVITY FOODS YOU CAN ADD TO YOUR DOG’S BOWL.🐾

Broccoli is one of nature’s richest sources of sulforaphane, a remarkable plant compound that doesn’t just work as an antioxidant. It helps switch on your dog’s own built-in protective systems, supporting detoxification, cellular repair, healthy inflammation, and defense against oxidative stress.

In a peer-reviewed dog study, a single dose of sulforaphane activated natural anti-cancer defenses within just 24 hours. In longevity research, sulforaphane has also extended lifespan by more than 50% in animal models, making it one of the most exciting plant compounds being studied for healthy aging.

Broccoli is also rich in fiber, vitamins, minerals, and prebiotics that nourish the gut microbiome and support long-term health.

🥦 One simple trick: finely chop broccoli and let it sit for up to 90 minutes before serving it raw. This gives broccoli’s natural enzyme time to produce more sulforaphane, helping maximize one of its most valuable protective compounds.

Sometimes the most powerful longevity foods aren’t expensive supplements. They’re already sitting in your refrigerator.

06/27/2026

The air inside your home surrounds your pet every minute of every day, and it can affect their health in ways most pet parents never realize. 🏡❕ Here are simple ways to help keep your pet safe from indoor air pollutants. 🛡️🐕🐈

06/27/2026

🐾 It’s the LAST weekend of National Adopt a Cat Month, and we’re celebrating with fee-waived adoptions for ALL cats and kittens at Collier County Domestic Animal Services! 🐱💙

From playful kittens to laid-back lap cats, we have feline friends of all ages waiting to meet their new families. By adopting, you’re not only changing a cat’s life, you’re also helping us make space for the many cats and kittens arriving during kitten season. 🐾🏡

Adoption fees are waived Saturday and Sunday, so now is the purr-fect time to add a new companion to your family. ✨

Browse available cats and kittens here: https://www.collier.gov/Resident-Resources/Domestic-Animal-Services/Adopt-a-Pet

Come meet your new best friend this weekend! 🐈💕

06/27/2026

Getting lots of love from Leon while his lady, Winnie gets cheated out for a possible uti. 😢 ❤️🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛

06/27/2026

Winnie walking on a half inflated air mattress like it's nobody's business. Lol ❤️ 🐈‍⬛