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Extra Phones: Phone: (239) 262-6474
Brands: wellness
Neighborhoods: Moorings, Naples
AKA: Ball, David R
Categories: Veterinarians, Pet Boarding & Kennels, Veterinarian Emergency Services, Veterinary Clinics & Hospitals, Veterinary Specialty Services

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Phone: (239) 262-3633

Address: 3560 Tamiami Trl N, Naples, FL 34103

David R Ball DVM

Preventive Care

Dental Care
Proper dental care begins with an oral exam and dental scoring by your veterinarian; then a home dental program should be instituted. Your veterinarian will stage your pet’s teeth...
Vaccination
Starting your new puppy or kitten off right is vital to a happy and healthy life. This time with your pet is fun and exciting but is also a lot of work. Having a relationship with your veterinarian to discuss the many changes your pet is going through is important. We educate clients on pet diseases, the vaccinations that prevent them, balanced nutrition, and behavioral concerns just to name a few. The staff at Gulfshore would love to meet and greet your new family member!
Veterinary Ophthalmology
Eye examinations often reveal many health issues, including anemia, infections, glaucoma, cataracts, high blood pressure, jaundice, and allergies, in addition to eye injuries and ulcers. Careful observation of the inner structures and outward appearances of the eyes are all part of a proper eye examination.
Comprehensive Examination
Regular wellness physical exams allow our veterinarians to evaluate your pet’s general health and become aware of any health problems before they become serious illnesses. Since your pet cannot vocalize his feelings, you must rely on regular physical examinations by a veterinarian and your at-home observations to assess your pet’s health.

Illness Treatment

Parasites Treatment and Control
Fecal Testing: Also performed annually, detects the presence of parasitic worms as well as identifying other microscopic organisms that cause acute and chronic gastrointestinal problems.
Behavioral Disorder Treatment
All boarding guests must be current on vaccinations. For their safety and the safety of others, all dogs must be current on their rabies, bordetella, distemper, and parvovirus vaccines. In addition to up to date vaccinations, annual fecal and heartworm tests are also required. Cats too are required to be current on their rabies and their feline distemper vaccinations as well as well as an annual fecal exam. Gulfshore Animal Hospital has veterinarians on staff who would be glad to provide your pet with these vaccines during their stay if necessary. Please note that an initial examination by one of our veterinarians is required for our new guests prior to their first stay, and an examination within the last year is required for all our repeat boarders. If your pet requires any medical attention while boarding, rest assured that one of our doctors is on premises to address their needs.
Pain Management
This FDA approved deep-penetrating light produces pain relief through the release of endorphins and stimulates the injured cells to heal at a faster rate. Multiple studies and decades of use have proven that laser therapy can help to relieve pain, reduce swelling and inflammation, increase the range of motion, and accelerate the healing process in many types of acute and chronic injuries and ailments. It can be used immediately on acute injuries, over broken skin and over metal implants, which makes it a wonderful post-operative therapy.
Skin Condition and Allergy Treatment
Intestinal Foreign Object Removal

Infection Treatment

Leptospirosis Treatment
Vaccinations are one of the most important preventive measures you can take for the health of your pet. Dogs can be immunized against distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parainfluenza, parvovirus, coronavirus, bordetella, rabies, Lyme disease, and canine influenza. Cats can be immunized against feline panleukopenia (distemper), rabies, feline rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, chlamydia, and feline leukemia.
Parvovirus Infection Treatment
Bacterial and Viral Infection Treatment
Bacterial Culture and Sensitivity: This test is performed when an infection does not respond to current treatment or is suspected to be a more serious infection or chronic problem. The report identifies the bacteria that is causing the infection and tells us the best antibiotic to use to combat the infection. The laboratories that perform this service for us are staffed with experts in bacterial and fungal infections.
Ear Infection Treatment
Urinary Tract Infection Treatment
Urinalysis: Also known as complete urine analysis, is important in determining the health of your pet’s complete urinary system including the kidneys and the urinary bladder. It is important in detecting urinary tract infections, which are very common and can remain undetected without a urinalysis; recommended as part of your pet’s annual wellness screening.

Chronic Condition Treatment

Diabetes Treatment
Heart Disease Treatment
Our surgical suite is fully equipped with the latest in monitoring and life-saving systems for routine and specialty surgeries. At Gulfshore Animal Hospital your pet’s safety and comfort are our top priorities. Inside our state-of-the-art surgical suite, all animals under anesthesia are closely monitored with specialized equipment which includes pulse oximetry measuring oxygenation, ECG, continuous blood pressure monitoring, temperature probes, newly developed equipment to maintain body heat, and most importantly, a surgical nurse evaluating these monitors and your pet during the entire surgery. Using state-of-the-art machines and monitoring devices we can adjust the anesthesia based on heart, breathing, and blood pressure readings to ensure your pet’s safety under our care.
Kidney Disease Treatment
Usually, at the beginning of the exam, your veterinarian, or a veterinary technician will obtain your pet’s temperature, pulse, respiration (breathing) rate and body weight. If your pet has lost weight since his last physical exam, they may be experiencing the early stages of metabolic disease, such as kidney disease or diabetes. If your pet has gained weight since his last exam, your veterinarian will work with you to develop an appropriate diet and exercise plan to return your pet to a healthier weight. Weight is an important consideration in your pet’s health — an extra two or three pounds could mean the difference between your pet being fit and healthy or obese and at risk.
Periodontal Disease Treatment
Assuming your pet will allow it, your veterinarian will inspect your pet’s gums, teeth, tongue and palate (roof of the mouth) for tartar buildup, dental abnormalities, fractures, loose teeth, tumors, infection and other problems. For example, similar to people, a lack of red or pink color in your pet’s gums could signal anemia. Your veterinarian will discuss the importance of regular at-home and professional teeth cleaning to prevent periodontal disease, which can cause bad breath, a painful mouth, and tooth loss.
Cancer Treatment
Â€œDr. Eric Wagner is a 1990 honors graduate of the University of Illinois. Prior to making Naples his second home, Dr. Wagner owned and operated a successful 4 doctor veterinary practice in the Chicago North Shore area for 15 years. Dr. Wagner brings extensive experience in veterinary surgery, medicine, including chemotherapy, and veterinary dentistry to the Gulfshore Animal Hospital professional team.â€

Emergency Care

Wound and Fracture Care

Surgery

Dental Surgery
Dentistry – Whether it’s a routine teeth cleaning or a complex oral surgery, we practice the highest standard of veterinary dental care and have the very latest in veterinary dental equipment to successfully treat your pet. Our state-of-the-art digital dental x-ray equipment helps us to find dental problems before they cause your pet unnecessary pain and discomfort. Just as your dentist has a program to promote healthy teeth and gums for you, Gulfshore Animal Hospital is committed to preserving your pet’s teeth and gums by helping you implement a personalized dental plan for your pet.
Veterinary Surgery
“Dr. Kim Schemmer graduated from the University of Florida in 1986 and is deeply committed to patient care and client/doctor relationships. She directs all aspects of the hospital's medical and surgical care. Her goal is to ensure your pet not only receives the best veterinary care but that your pet also receives the necessary loving care for a full recovery. A loved pet is a healthy pet.”
Laser Surgery
The doctors at Gulfshore Animal Hospital are highly skilled in CO2 laser surgery. By using a laser instead of a traditional cutting scalpel, surgeries can be more precise and less traumatic due to the fact the laser actually seals blood vessels and nerve endings as it cuts resulting in less pain and bleeding.
Declawing
The laser can be precisely controlled by removing only a thin layer of tissue at a time, leaving the surrounding tissues unaffected, and speeding up some procedures resulting in reducing the time needed for anesthesia. These unique properties make CO2 laser a highly effective and more efficient tool for use in most soft tissue surgeries such as spays, neuters, mass removal, feline declaws, and numerous other procedures.
Spaying and Neutering
If your pet has not been spayed or neutered, your veterinarian may discuss with you the many health benefits of spaying/neutering beyond just birth control. Your veterinarian will check your pet’s reproductive system for any swelling, or abnormal discharge, as well as checking for any breast lumps.

Lab and X-Rays

Laboratory Services
Complete Blood Count (CBC): This shows a complete picture on all of the cells that circulate in the blood. This test helps diagnose anemia, infections, and leukemia among other disorders; also an important screening test for your pet’s annual wellness examination.
X-Ray
Digital radiography is a form of x-ray imaging where digital x-ray sensors are used instead of traditional photographic film. A major patient advantage of digital radiography is far less radiation can be used to produce an image that is superior to conventional radiography. This equates to up to 90% less radiation exposure for your pet, and our staff!
Dental Radiology
The same diagnostic advantages of our main digital x-ray equipment is incorporated in our state-of-the-art digital dental x-ray unit. This special unit, located in our dental care suite, is used for the sole purpose of radiographing teeth. When performing dental procedures this equipment is invaluable in providing valuable and essential information on the state of your pet's health under the gum line.

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