Animal Medical Hospital of Naples

09/17/2026

The traction socks are on and the harness is fitted, so how do you tell if any of it is helping? Watch what your senior pet chooses to do while wearing it, and watch the skin under the straps too. Our latest post walks through the signs that mean a mobility check should happen today, not next month.

If the traction socks are on and the harness is fitted, and you are still wondering whether any of it is helping, watch what your senior pet chooses to do while wearing it. A mobility aid is working when your dog rises without a hand under the hips, finishes a walk they used to cut

08/17/2026

A dropping red cell or platelet count looks like an obvious answer, but it is really the start of the question. The same sample that points toward IMHA or ITP also has to rule out tick-borne infection and hidden cancer, which can look identical. Our latest post walks through how those numbers get read.

Diagnosing IMHA and ITP begins with bloodwork read in a deliberate order, because the same sample that reveals the disease also has to rule out its imitators. A complete blood count (CBC) shows whether red blood cells are being destroyed, which points toward IMHA, immune-mediated hemolytic anemia, o...

07/18/2026

A torn CCL rarely announces itself all at once. Often it starts as a little stiffness after naps or a leg your dog quietly rests at dinner, long before the obvious limp. Catching it early protects the knee while you weigh TPLO against an extracapsular repair. Our latest post walks through both surgeries and how to choose.

A torn cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) is one of the most common orthopedic injuries in dogs, but it rarely happens because of one dramatic misstep. In most cases, the ligament slowly weakens over months until the knee finally becomes unstable, leaving a dog limping on a back leg. The good news is t...

06/16/2026

Weight in pets often shifts gradually enough that you stop noticing it, especially under thick fur. Body condition scoring is the standard veterinary method for evaluating where your pet actually sits, and it's something families can do at home. Read our latest post.

Weight can shift gradually enough that you genuinely stop noticing it, especially in pets who carry extra pounds gracefully or whose coats hide the changes. Body condition scoring is the method veterinarians use to get past that uncertainty: a nine-point scale tied to specific physical landmarks, in...

04/22/2026

Is your dog or cat losing more fur than usual? Hair loss can mean different things—and some causes require completely different treatment approaches.

At The Animal Medical Hospital of Naples, we’re experts in finding the real reason behind alopecia and creating a treatment plan that works. If your pet's coat is changing, don't wait. Schedule a wellness exam with us today and let's get to the root of the problem.

When Your Pet Loses Their Fur: Finding Real Answers About Hair Loss You brush your dog's coat and notice more fur coming out than usual. Your cat's ear hair looks thin and less fluffy than before. Or maybe it's more obvious: a giant bald spot on the flank that was not there last week. Hair loss

03/20/2026

Consistent home dental care, from brushing to water additives, protects your pet's health. At The Animal Medical Hospital of Naples, we provide the gentle care and tools needed for lifelong wellness. Read our blog for tips on starting a stress-free routine and contact us today.

Step-by-Step Guide to At-Home Dental Care If brushing your pet's teeth sounds simple in theory but turns into a wrestling match in practice, you are not alone. Many pets react to a toothbrush like it is a suspicious object that must be avoided at all costs. Some clamp their jaws shut. Others perform...

03/18/2026

Welcome Bella to the AMHN Family! Big brother Bo just loves her! 💗

03/02/2026

Happy Medal Monday! We are so proud of our own AMHN - IT guru Tony, for finishing his first 10K!🏅👏
And even Celeste was there to watch 😊💗

02/23/2026

Is your pet struggling with chronic vomiting? Get expert help to find the root cause and restore their comfort at The Animal Medical Hospital of Naples.

Vomiting for Weeks? A Step-by-Step Guide to Finding the Cause Waking up to the unmistakable sound of your dog or cat retching or stepping in a puddle on the carpet for the third morning in a row is one of the most frustrating parts of pet ownership. Vomiting once in a while isn't unusual, but at

02/17/2026

Nothing but the Royal treatment for our little Caesar! 👑