Fetch Specialty & Emergency Veterinary Centers of Southwest Florida

12/10/2025

This past weekend, our Fetch team had the joy of sponsoring GoldenFest, an incredible event supporting the Golden Retriever Rescue of Southwest Florida. 🐾✨

We loved spending the day meeting so many sweet pups and catching up with a handful of our past and current patients. Seeing those familiar faces (and wagging tails!) reminded us exactly why we love what we do. ♥️🐶

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth, said hello, asked questions, or shared a hug with their pup. Your support helps make events like this so special, and we’re grateful to be part of such a dedicated pet-loving community! ✨

12/09/2025

💛 Meet Kelso, a brave, tail-wagging 2-year-old Golden Retriever who’s been visiting our team in Bonita Springs for regular check-ups as he works through Immune-Mediated Thrombocytopenia (ITP).

ITP is a condition where the immune system accidentally destroys the body’s platelets (the tiny cells that help blood clot). With fewer platelets, pets can bruise or bleed more easily.

It can sound scary, but with close monitoring and the right care plan, many dogs like Kelso go on to live happy, full lives!

What pet parents should watch for:
🔴 Unexplained bruising or small red dots on the skin or gums
🩸 Nosebleeds or bleeding from the mouth
🚨 Blood in urine or stool
😴 Lethargy or weakness
⚪️ Pale gums

If you ever notice unusual bruising, bleeding, or sudden changes in your pet’s energy, don’t wait — our Bonita Springs and Fort Myers teams are here for you.
📞 Fort Myers: (239) 667-7066
📞 Bonita Springs: (239) 758-0961

Thanks to his routine visits with Dr. Vasilopulos, Kelso has been making steady progress. His big Golden smile ✨inspires✨ our team every time he walks through the door.

12/05/2025

❗ TOMORROW is GoldenFest! ❗

We’re so excited to be a part of this incredible event for the 9th year in a row! Come by our booth and say hi and spoil those pups with some treats! 💛🐾

📅 When: Saturday, December 6, 2025
⏰ Time: 10 AM – 3 PM
📍 Where: Lee Health Sports Complex – Hammond Stadium, Fort Myers

GoldenFest supports the Golden Retriever Rescue of Southwest Florida, helping care for Golden Retrievers and Golden mixes in need.
Stop by and join in the fun!

🎶Live music
🍜Food vendors
🌊Dock diving & agility demos
🎅Photos with Santa
🖌Face painting
🐾Pup wading pools
🐕Golden petting corral
🏠Bounce houses

AND THE BEST, DOG LOVING PEOPLE AROUND!
Can't wait to see you all!

12/04/2025

💛 Gordon is one tough pup. This sweet guy has been working closely with our Internal Medicine team to manage chronic tummy troubles.

This week, Gordon came in for an upper and lower GI scope so our doctors could get a clearer picture of what’s going on inside. His colon looked healthy on camera, and while his stomach lining appeared slightly thickened, we took biopsies from several areas to help guide the next steps. He handled anesthesia like a champ and headed home the same day for a cozy recovery!

At Fetch, every pet’s journey is unique and we’re here to create personalized, thoughtful care plans guided by our team of board-certified specialists. Your pets are family, and we’re honored to support their long-term health and happiness every step of the way. 🐾

12/03/2025

🐾 Meet Pippin! 🐾
This big handsome boy visited us here in SWFL after his family noticed he was having trouble going potty. Poor Pippin was dealing with a feline urinary obstruction (UO) — a blockage in the urethra that prevents urine from passing normally. This condition most commonly affects male cats and can become life-threatening within hours if untreated.

Thanks to our amazing medical team and the care of Dr. Rathke, Pippin received prompt treatment, started feeling much more comfortable, and was soon back to eating and being his sweet self. We’re happy to share that Pippin has been picked up by his people and is on the road to recovery! 🐱✨

A urinary obstruction often starts subtly, so knowing the signs can make all the difference. Pet parents should watch for:
✨ Frequent trips to the litter box with little or no urine
✨ Straining or crying while trying to urinate
✨ Blood in the urine
✨ Licking the ge***al area
✨ Restlessness, hiding, or sudden irritability
✨ Vomiting or loss of appetite
✨ A firm, painful belly

If your cat ever shows signs of straining or difficulty urinating, it’s always safest to seek immediate care — urinary obstructions can worsen quickly.

☎️ Call our Ft. Myers 24/7 ER at 239-308-9770

11/27/2025

🦃🍂 Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Fetch Vets Southwest Florida! 🍂🦃

While our specialty services in Ft. Myers and our Bonita Springs location are taking a short holiday break and will reopen on Friday, our 24/7 Emergency Room in Ft. Myers is always available—because sometimes the holiday feast gets a little more than a little gobble-wild! 🐾❤️

Whether your pets are guilty of sneaking a bite or got caught in a stuffing situation, we’re here if things went a little off the gravy train.

11/26/2025

11/25/2025

Thanksgiving Pet Emergencies: What You Need to Know 🦃🐾

Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and delicious food—but it can also bring unexpected hazards for your pets. 🍗🍫🍇 Foods like turkey bones, chocolate, grapes, and rich desserts, as well as decorations and seasonal plants, can be dangerous if ingested.

At Fetch Vets, our 24/7 Emergency Room in Ft. Myers is always available for urgent care, even during the holiday. 🏥

Keep your pets safe, and if an emergency happens, we’re here for you! ❤️🐶🐱

11/24/2025

Help Us Fill Bowls in Our Community! 🐾❤️

Join Fetch Vets in donating pet food to pets in need throughout Southwest Florida! All donations will support the Harry Chapin Food Bank and be distributed to local families, ensuring they can continue to care for their beloved pets.

Donations can be dropped off at any of our SWFL locations, making it easy to give back and help pets in your community.

Let’s come together to make a difference—one bowl at a time! 🐶🐱

11/20/2025

🌟 Thank You for Your 5-Star Reviews! 🌟

We are so grateful to our wonderful clients for trusting us with their pets and sharing their experiences! At Fetch Specialty & Emergency Veterinary Centers, our mission is simple: compassionate care paired with veterinary expertise. 🐾❤️

From advanced specialty procedures to emergencies, we are proud to provide exceptional veterinary services to the SWFL community.

Our 24/7 emergency service is always available whenever your pet needs us. ⏰

Thank you for helping us continue our mission of compassion and expertise in Southwest Florida.

11/19/2025

🎉 Meet Bella! 🎉

Bella recently came in for a recheck with our oncology team, and we are thrilled to celebrate that she has been cancer-free for 2 years! 🐾💖

We have had the privilege of treating and caring for Bella throughout her journey, and her success is a testament to her resilience, the dedication of our team, and the love of her family. We are so proud to be part of her story and look forward to many more happy, healthy years together! 🐶✨

11/13/2025

🌴🐾 Welcome to the Team, Dr. Andrea Braha! 🐾🌴

We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Andrea Braha as the newest member of our Fetch Specialty & Emergency Veterinary Centers – Fort Myers Emergency team!

Dr. Braha earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Canada and has been caring for pets for over a decade here in Florida. With experience ranging from small and large animal medicine to urgent care and 24/7 emergency cases, she brings an incredible depth of skill and a calm, compassionate presence to every situation. 💙

When she’s not saving lives, you’ll find Dr. Braha horseback riding, exploring the outdoors, or enjoying Florida’s sunshine with her Great Pyrenees, Icy. ☀️🐕

Please join us in giving her a warm Southwest Florida welcome!