Tails-A-Waggin Animal Hospital & Pet Resort
Tails-A-Waggin Animal Hospital & Pet Resort is a general practice in Fort Myers, FL, led by a DACVS-credentialed surgeon. Procedures include Soft-tissue surgery.
About
Tails-A-Waggin Animal Hospital & Pet Resort is an independently owned veterinary practice in Fort Myers that provides comprehensive medical care alongside boarding, daycare, and grooming services. The hospital offers a full range of preventive medicine, including wellness visits, vaccinations, and dental care, as well as advanced soft-tissue and orthopedic surgical procedures led by a board-certified veterinary surgeon. The facility is equipped for in-house diagnostics, such as digital radiology and ultrasound, to support both routine health assessments and complex surgical interventions.
The practice serves pet owners throughout Lee County, Collier County, and the broader Southwest Florida region. The clinic emphasizes a low-stress, conservative approach to treatment, aiming to provide university-caliber medical care in a local setting. In addition to medical services, the hospital operates a resort facility featuring fenced play areas for daycare and boarding, ensuring a multifaceted approach to pet health and activity.
Surgical team
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Myrna Mercado
DVM
Dr. Mercado earned her DVM from Tuskegee University in 2002 and has practiced everywhere from animal shelters to university teaching hospitals.
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Leonardo Báez
DVM, MS, DACVS
Dr. Báez is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons with specialized training in orthopedic and soft-tissue surgery.
Procedures
- Soft-tissue surgery
Equipment
Frequently asked questions
- Does Tails-A-Waggin Animal Hospital offer surgical services?
- Yes, the hospital provides a wide range of surgical care. This includes soft-tissue surgery to restore health and relieve pain, as well as orthopedic procedures such as ACL repair, fracture management, and knee cap dislocation surgery. These services are supported by a board-certified veterinary surgeon.
- What diagnostic tools are available for dental care?
- The clinic utilizes digital dental X-rays to examine teeth and jaws below the gumline. These radiographs are essential for identifying issues that are not visible during a standard oral exam, such as hidden fractures, bone loss, or tooth root abscesses, allowing for more accurate treatment planning.
- What is included in the pet daycare services?
- The daycare facility features five large, fenced grass play areas where dogs can run and play fetch. Pets in the facility's care are let outside into these designated play areas three times a day.
- What type of dental procedures does the clinic perform?
- The veterinary team performs various dental procedures, including routine teeth cleaning to prevent gingivitis, tooth extractions, oral mass removals, and surgical repairs for jaw or oral tissue injuries. These procedures are performed under anesthesia with continuous monitoring to ensure patient safety.