November is officially here - we are gearing up for big meals, quality time with loved ones, and moments of reflection on all the things we’re grateful for. We have so much to be thankful for when it comes to our pets. They bring joy, comfort, and even a little chaos sometimes at just the [...]
Happy Spooky season to all our clients! Before everyone gets busy with all the kid’s activities for Halloween, I wanted to draw attention to some of the details of a fairly well known, but still important to me toxin in our dogs: chocolate. We all love this sweet season, but it’s essential to remember that [...]
Unfortunately, it’s a fact that our pets age faster than we do. Just like aging in humans, advanced years brings more health issues for older pets. However, with the proper pet care and attention, there is much that you can do to help your dog or cat live a happy and fulfilled life [...]
We all want to do everything we can for our adorable pets. However, when it comes to dental hygiene for dogs and cats, we can all sometimes be a bit negligent. Regular brushing and good oral hygiene practices are just as important for your pet’s mouth as it is for yours. However, when [...]
All dog owners want to give their pet a treat once in a while. However, chocolate is bad for dogs and can do them serious harm. Chocolate contains compounds that are toxic to dogs and can result in serious health problems. So, what are the reasons why chocolate is bad for your pet pooch? Here [...]
Heartworm is a life-threatening disease that is very easy to prevent and difficult to cure. Therefore, to keep your dog or cat in good health and save you costly medical bills, heartworm prevention is essential. Heartworm is a disease that passed on to dogs and cats by a mosquito bite. According to Sheldon Rubin on [...]
Knowing how to train your pet properly can be one of the biggest challenges for dog owners. To train your pet dog successfully, factors like their emotional makeup, temperament, and personality have to be taken into consideration. So, what can you do if your dog constantly barks, jumps up on others, or shows aggression to [...]
8 Super Simple Tips for Staying on Top of Your Pet’s Monthly Medications. What are heartworms exactly? The American Heartworm Society says, “Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal disease in pets in the United States and many other parts of the world. It is caused by foot-long worms (heartworms) that live in [...]
Managing Chronic Pain In Dogs Dogs feel pain by the same pathways as humans. However, since they cannot “tell us where it hurts” it can take a little more investigating to determine where the pain is coming from. Dog also instinctively will try to hide pain as a mechanism of survival so it [...]
The state is asking us to spread attention to the increased risk for algae blooms in California. Since a lot of you are camping and getting some fresh air, I thought now would be a good time to review this. Blue-green algae can cause illness particularly in dogs and people. Toxic blooms occur throughout California [...]
