Basic Horse Care for Beginners
Owning a horse is both an enormous pleasure and a big responsibility. Here, our North Fort Myers vets offer a few tips for beginners on how to care for horses.
Equine Influenza Symptoms & Treatment
Equine influenza, or "horse flu," is a highly contagious upper respiratory condition that can lead to serious secondary infections in our equine friends, especially in foals. In today's post, our North Fort Myers vets explain the symptoms to watch for and how equine influenza is treated.
Signs of Infection After Neutering or Spaying Your Dog
If you're concerned about possible complications arising from spaying or neutering your dog, rest assured that the odds of a complication are minimal. In today's post, our North Fort Myers vets explain what to expect from spaying or neutering your dog and the signs of complications or infection to watch for.
Horse Vaccination Schedule
Infectious diseases are a serious risk to your horse's performance, long-term health and longevity. Vaccinations are an effective way to help your equine friend stay healthy and performing at their very best. Below, our North Fort Myers vets discuss important horse vaccines and a horse vaccine schedule.
Do dogs smile?
At Van Roekel & Associates our North Fort Myers vets know how heartwarming it can be when your dog looks at you with an expression of love and happiness. But wait! Was that a smile you just spotted? Can your dog really smile? If so what causes dogs to smile? We look at the joyous topic of how dogs smile and why.
How to Create and Maintain a Healthy Environment & Lifestyle for your Pet
At Van Roekel & Associates we know you love your pet and want to do all you can to ensure they stay happy and healthy throughout their lifetime. So, today our North Fort Myers vets share a few tips on how to create a healthy environment and lifestyle for your four-legged friend.
How long do cats live?
Our vets at Van Roekel & Associates in North Fort Myers see a lot of cats, ranging from newborn kittens to elderly cats living relaxed and healthy lives. So, how long do cats live? Today we look at the factors that can influence the longevity of your feline friend.
Animal Health Certificates: Who Can Issue Them?
If you have ever had to travel with your horses or farm animals to a different state, you know that it's not as simple as getting them in the trailer and leaving. Our North Fort Myers vets talk about how you can get a health certificate for your animal.
Coggins Testing & Equine Infectious Anemia - What You Need to Know
Coggins tests are a key element of your horse's annual preventive care. In today's post, we share some facts about Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA), why Coggins testing is important for North Fort Myers horses, and how Coggins testing is performed.
Preventing Heartworm Disease in Pets
Heartworm disease is a serious health condition that is typically fatal for pets. Yet heartworm disease is easily preventable. In today's post, our North Fort Myers vets explain more about heartworm disease, treatments that are available and how you can protect your pet against this serious condition.