Compassionate Sarasota Veterinarian

Your Office for Pet Vaccines in Sarasota Whether you've just welcomed a pet into your family or they've been with you for years, it's crucial that you protect their health as much as possible. One of the ways that you can help prevent your cat or dog from being affected by harmful diseases and viruses is through vaccinations. At Gulf Gate Animal Hospital, our veterinary team is proud to offer extensive pet vaccines in Sarasota and its surrounding communities. Whether your cat needs a rabies vaccine or your dog needs protection from parvovirus,...

Nutrition, including controlling your pet’s weight, seriously affects pet health, especially as your pet ages. Weight management is one of the most critical factors in maintaining pet health. Giving your pet unlimited access to food (free feeding) is one of the worst things you can do. The standard serving for felines and canines is 120-170 calories per pound of body weight. If you’re trying to help your pet gain weight, increase caloric intake, and if you’re wanting your pet to lose weight, decrease caloric consumption. During a routine exam,...

Skin problems are common in dogs and cats and can be caused by hormonal disorders, allergies, infections, or parasites such as fleas and mites. These issues can be difficult to treat and should be addressed promptly.We can often diagnose a skin problem by simply examining your pet. Some dermatologic diseases or conditions do require additional diagnostic procedures to ensure a correct diagnosis. Depending on your pet’s symptoms and the results of our physical exam, we may run blood work or perform a urinalysis, skin scraping, or...

Spay and Neuter in Sarasota In an effort to help your pet live a healthy life, we provide spay and neuter services. Choosing to spay or neuter your new pet is one of the most responsible decisions you can make as a pet owner. Spaying and neutering pets is estimated to add years to your pet’s life in decreasing or eliminating their chances of getting certain cancers; it also helps decrease the amount of animals in shelters and the number of euthanized pets each year. With statistics indicating that nearly 4 million pets in the United...