Noah's Ark Animal Hospital

10/08/2026

Under the Microscope 🔬🐶

This ear cytology came from a dog suffering from a severe ear infection. The dark purple, peanut-shaped organism are consistent with Malassezia yeast, with numerous organisms visible throughout the sample. Malassezia normally lives on a dogs skin and ears in small numbers, but when it overgrows it can contribute to significant inflammation, itching, redness, odor, and discomfort. This is a great example of how much information can be hiding in just one tiny ear swab. 🦠🐾

10/01/2026

🎃👻 Come One, Come All for a Spooktacular Photo Shoot
October 1st until October 30th 2026! 👻🎃

Halloween has arrived at Noah’s Ark Animal Hospital! 🐾🧡 We’ve put together a fun and festive photo setup for all of our furry friends to enjoy!

Just look at our adorable duo, Henry and Lexie, already showing us how it’s done! 🕷️🦸‍♂️ Henry is ready to save the day as Spider-Man, while sweet Lexie is spreading a little magic as an adorable fairy! 🧚‍♀️✨

We have a variety of costumes and accessories available for your pets, or you’re welcome to bring their favorite costume from home. Whether they’re a superhero, a little witch, a spooky skeleton, or simply being their adorable selves, we want to see them strike a pose! 📸🐶🐱

Stop by and let your furry family member join in on the Halloween fun! We can’t wait to see all of our costumed cuties! 🎃🧡👻

09/24/2026

🐾💙 Puppy Visit Spotlight: Henry! 💙🐾

Our sweet boy Henry came in for his second visit with us for his puppy booster vaccines and a thorough examination with Dr. Bajc! 🩺🐶

We love watching our youngest patients grow with each visit and seeing them become more comfortable with our team along the way. Henry is off to a wonderful start, and we’re so happy to be part of his journey as he grows into a happy, healthy adult dog!

We look forward to seeing this handsome boy again soon! 🐾💙

09/17/2026

🐾❤️ From Puppyhood to One Year Old! ❤️🐾

Look how much our sweet Titus has grown! 🥹❤️ From his very first visit with us as a tiny puppy to his recent one-year wellness visit, it’s hard to believe how much he has grown into the big, handsome boy he is today!

One of the most rewarding parts of what we do at Noah’s Ark Animal Hospital is not only providing preventative care to help your pets live long, healthy lives, but also getting the privilege of loving them, building relationships with them, and watching them grow through every stage of life.

Titus may have started out as a little bundle of puppy cuddles, but he certainly didn’t stay little for long! Watching him grow into such a big, beautiful boy has been an absolute joy. 🐶💙

Every visit, every wagging tail, and every milestone reminds us why we love what we do. We are so grateful to be part of Titus’s journey and look forward to many more years of cuddles, checkups, and memories!

08/26/2026

Meet Cappuccino, an approximately 2-year-old bearded dragon whose case is an incredible example of what specialized exotic medicine and collaboration can accomplish. 💚

Cappuccino came to Noah’s Ark Animal Hospital with a serious reproductive condition known as obstructive dystocia, with retained follicles and egg material affecting her health. She was underweight, eating less, and simply wasn’t acting like herself.

Because of the complexity of her condition, Dr. Madison Bajc partnered with Dr. Shelby Baden of Veterinary Emergency Group South Tampa to perform a delicate ovariosalpingectomy, removing the affected reproductive tissue while carefully protecting the surrounding organs and structures.

And Cappuccino handled it beautifully!

Since surgery:
🦎 She’s regained weight
🥬 Her appetite has improved
💚 Her personality is back
🦎 She continues to thrive

Cappuccino’s story highlights the importance of advanced diagnostics, specialized surgical skills, and veterinary collaboration, especially when caring for exotic patients with complex needs.

We’re so happy to see this little dragon feeling like herself again!

👉 Want to see more of Cappuccino’s journey and learn about her incredible case? Read her full story on our blog. https://www.tampabayvets.net/happy-tails-the-story-of-cappuccino/

08/18/2026

Please join us in welcoming Jocelyn to the Noah’s Ark Animal Hospital family! 🎉

Jocelyn joined our team in June as a Certified Veterinary Assistant, but she may already be a familiar face to some. She previously completed her externship right here at Noah’s Ark while earning her CVA certification, and we’re so excited to have her back as an official member of the team!

Veterinary medicine also happens to run in the family. Jocelyn is the sister of our veterinary technician, Maria! She has a passion for continuing to grow her skills, with a special interest in learning more about exotic animal medicine. 🦎🐰🐦

Outside the hospital, Jocelyn enjoys movies, shopping, and spending time with her own pets: Kitty (aka “Batman” 🐈‍⬛) and her two ferrets, Tito and Boba.

❤️ Help us give Jocelyn a warm Noah’s Ark welcome in the comments!

08/12/2026

Meet Luna! This adorable pupper recently had her first visit with us.

Luna is already well underway with her puppy care, and during this visit, she received a full exam, continued her recommended vaccinations and preventives, and even squeezed in a nail trim. And judging by that second photo, she was pretty pleased with herself! 😂

Why are those early puppy visits so important? Puppies need a series of vaccines and boosters as they grow to build protection against several serious, and sometimes life-threatening, diseases, including:

🐶 Distemper: A highly contagious virus that can affect the respiratory, digestive, and nervous systems.

🦠 Parvovirus: A highly contagious disease that can cause severe vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, and life-threatening illness, especially in puppies.

🐾 Adenovirus: Helps protect against canine infectious hepatitis, which can cause serious liver disease.

💧 Leptospirosis: A bacterial disease that can damage the kidneys and liver and can also spread to people. Dogs may be exposed through contaminated water, soil, or wildlife urine, making prevention especially important here in Florida.

🦇 Rabies: A fatal viral disease that affects the nervous system and can spread to people and other animals.

Early visits also help us monitor your puppy’s growth and development, establish year-round protection against heartworms, fleas, ticks, and intestinal parasites, and catch potential concerns early.

❤️ Staying on schedule with your puppy’s recommended visits helps build a strong foundation for a happy, healthy life.

Great job, Luna! We can’t wait to watch you grow. 💙🐶

08/05/2026

Hei Hei, an 8-year-old blue-tongued skink, recently visited Dr. Bajc for his annual wellness exam, and we're happy to report he received a clean bill of health! 💙

Did you know reptiles are experts at hiding signs of illness? That's why yearly (twice-yearly as our pets age) wellness exams are so important.

A wellness visit allows us to:
✅ Detect health concerns early
✅ Evaluate diet and husbandry
✅ Monitor weight and body condition
✅ Answer your questions about your pet's care

At Noah's Ark Animal Hospital, we're proud to care for dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and small mammals, providing compassionate care for every member of your family.

🦎 Want to learn more about our exotic pet services? Click below to visit our website and schedule your pet's next wellness exam!

Noah's Ark Animal Hospital is focused on providing outstanding care for every client, and every patient, every day.