Everyone has a busy life, and we can all easily forget about routine prevention our dogs and cats need. But, as the old adage says, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Here are five resolutions you can make for you and your pet for the rest of 2020. #1: Ensure your [...]
People aren’t the only ones affected by stress and anxiety. In fact, pets are also prone to battling fear, anxiety, and stress, so much so that a national initiative to relieve their anxiety—the Fear Free movement—has been taking the veterinary world by storm. Fear Free provides innovative education regarding emotional well-being and enrichment, and the [...]
Passport updated? Check. Flights booked? Check. Hotel rooms reserved? Check. Uh oh—what about your pet’s accommodation? Don’t worry, because we offer boarding services for almost every pet. While most of our boarding revolves around cats and dogs, we also welcome birds, rabbits, small rodents, and some reptiles. Whether you’re traveling for pleasure or business, we [...]
We know that caring for a senior pet can be challenging. We also know that you want your pet to have the best life possible for as long as possible. Learn from Rover, who writes to his pet parents with advice and appreciation about growing older. Dear Mom and Dad, From the moment you brought [...]
The average lifespan of an indoor cat in the U.S. is 13 to 17 years, according to the ASPCA. While we certainly see cats older than 17, the oldest cats live only a fraction of the 79 years that the average American lives. This means that cats age rapidly, and missing one annual exam could [...]
While it’s often difficult to recognize signs of illness in cats and dogs, it’s even more challenging to spot sickness in an exotic pet, like a rabbit, bird, snake, or mouse. Brush up on husbandry care for your unique pet to ensure she receives adequate nutrition, housing, temperature, and lighting to keep her healthy. In [...]
The dog days of summer are here, and as the mercury rises to its yearly peak, the weather practically begs you to slow down, relax, and enjoy some hard-earned R&R with your friends and family, whether they have two legs or four. But, before you make any plans, consider how the year’s hottest weather will [...]
Foxtail plants are spiny-headed weeds, notorious for burrowing under skin and potentially killing pets. Foxtails are prevalent in drier western states—particularly California—but can be found almost anywhere in North America. These prickly weeds thrive in overgrown parks, open fields, and along hiking trails and roadsides, and easily burrow into their next adventurous victim. Foxtails, also [...]
California has seen numerous large scale and devastating wildfires in the past few years, and is also at risk for earthquakes, floods, and other natural disasters. As we approach summer and peak wildfire season, we thought it would be helpful to discuss emergency preparedness for pets. Preparation is important in any emergency situation. As you [...]
During the month of March, 10 cities had the highest percentage increase in positive heartworm tests: 1. Overland Park, KS 2. San Francisco, CA 3. Laredo, TX 4. Thousand Oaks, CA 5. Salinas, CA 6. Oceanside, CA 7. Clarksville, TN 8. Portland, OR 9. Providence, RI 10. Jersey City, NJ Although these cities are broadly [...]