While we occasionally see emergency cases where a pet ingested nicotine, there is no antidote for nicotine poisoning. Between 20-100 milligrams of nicotine can be fatal to your pet, but if discovered and transported quickly enough for veterinary care, intravenous fluids and anti-seizure medicine is often used to keep the pet stable enough to flush nicotine from their system. Symptoms for nicotine poisoning range from vomiting, unsteadiness, drooling and lethargy to fast heart

Meet Olive! She is a 10 ½ year old Beagle Mix that was brought in to see Dr. White for a possible hip or back injury when the owner noticed her limping after losing her balance on a pile of pillows. Olive was also not eating much . Dr. White did an evaluation and with the help of ultrasound and x-rays, identified a large mass on Olive’s spleen. Surgery was scheduled for the following day. Dr. Price and Dr. Stanley performed a surgical procedure to remove the mass and spleen

Dr. Nikki Lebo (39th Ave Location) graduated with a B.S. in Animal Science before fulfilling her lifelong dream of obtaining a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Florida. She also obtained a certificate in business management and has professional interests in dentistry, dermatology, and surgery. Dr. Lebo believes strongly in caring for both pets and the people who call them family. She loves spending time outdoors with her husband, George, and their spu

It's been a busy year, but one of our staff members, Marina, was able to sit down with Dr. Fletcher and ask her some great questions as we celebrated Dr. Fletcher's 2 year work anniversary with NAH. Dr. Fletcher, you’ve been practicing for over 20 years. What is your earliest memory of a pet in your life? Dogs, birds, cats; that was my normal household. My parents had this beautiful Collie. If he was told to guard the children, we knew we could not leave the area. If we tri

Meet Peanut! She is a 12 year old dog that presented to a local specialty emergency hospital after the owners noticed that she was walking funny and breathing differently. This facility did an evaluation and took x-rays of her hips followed by a diagnosis of arthritis, and given anti-inflammatory medicine for pain and sent home. After no improvement over the weekend, the owner took Peanut to their family vet, and after additional X-rays, she was diagnosed with a diaphragmat

September is 'Senior Wellness Month'. Newberry Animal Hospital is offering 10% off of all senior bloodwork (both dog and cat) and 10% off all abdominal ultrasounds. We recommend bi-annual exams on all pets over the age of 10 to help catch problems  before they become issues.  According to Jacqueline Brister (Veterinary Partner), ' An abdominal ultrasound (US) is a diagnostic tool for looking at the organs and structures inside your pet’s belly. It can see the liver, spleen

Dr. Nicole Doray and Christian Beister at UF are conducting research to assess the correlation between an owner’s perception of feline anxiety and the likelihood of bringing their cat to a veterinary hospital. We offered to help connect them to cat owners to complete a survey as a part of the research process. If you would like to participate in a brief survey, there is a link at the bottom on this blog. According to Christian, 'by completing the following survey, you can he

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This is what Trupanion says about it.

DOES GRAIN-FREE DOG FOOD CAUSE HEART DISEASE?

A fire can mean a state of emergency for most people. Here are some things to better prepare you and your pet in the event of a fire: Pet Rescue Fire Safety Sticker The stickers should be put in plain sight, like on a front window of your house. Firefighters know these stickers mean there are pets inside, and that they have permission to enter and save them. The stickers also describe how many and what kind of pets the home should have.  Stay Away From Bushes Any outdoor pets

So, last month, we saw that Dish Network offered a free 2 week trial of DogTV. DOGTV, founded in 2009, is a television network that provides entertainment for dogs. It was created to provide mental stimulation for your dog while you’re away. The channel, based in San Francisco California, was designed by Dog behavior specialists, television production experts, and doctors. The network uses years of research to provide content that can improve your dog's sense of hearing, vi

We have seen a few snake bite patients treated at our facilities, so Dr. Stanley sat down and created a graphic to help everyone understand what should be done. Keep this infographic if case you are ever confronted with this situation. Please feel free to contact us with questions, should you have any!

Announcing a new Doctor!

You may have heard about the Animal Services in Gainesville talking about distemper. We thought you might want some additional information!

Happy National Pet week from all of us at Newberry Animal Hospital! This first week of May is dedicated to celebrating the impact our furry friends have on our lives. May 7th is specifically dedicated to encourage socialization between pets. These interactions with other animals, people and activities can better prepare your pet for the future. The recommended period, otherwise known as the “sensitive period,” to begin these interactions is between 3-14 weeks of age for dogs,

Today is National Specially-Abled Pets Day. This day educates the public about caring for disabled pets. It also encourages animal lovers to consider choosing a disabled pet as a family member. Whether it’s an injury, birth defect, or disease, these animals deserve the best veterinary care Gainesville, FL has to offer.

Millennials get such a bad wrap. They are THE hot topic in any employment related articles, and people love to talk about how sheltered they have lived, and how challenging they are to manage in the workplace. But here is what you don't hear: they are super connected with their pets. Like, super connected. To be specific, researchers and popular media typically define millennials as people born between early 1980s to early 2000s. According to MarketWatch, pet owners s

Ever wonder what your veterinarian in Gainesville thinks about allowing your pets to sleep in your bed? Find out here in the March/April issue of Wellness 360 Magazine. Dr. Baltzley gives you the ins and outs, and the ups and downs of sharing your bed with your cats and dogs.

Whoops, we almost missed it. Here is it: almost 9pm. Making a post about National Love Your Pet Day....so, not to offend anyone, but I'm about to share a secret. Shhhhhhh......At Newberry Animal Hospital.... we love your pets EVERYDAY. There. I said it. So this just seems a little, um...I don't know--let's say CRAZY--that there would even BE a day that you didn't love your pet. And if you are busy, we will do it for you. But if you DO have a day where you didn't feel we