Why Dental Care Is Important

Why Dental Care Is Important

Proper dental care can detect dental disease that not only affects the mouth, but can also lead to more serious health problems such as heart, lung, and kidney disease. Good dental hygiene is just as important for pets as it is for humans. Yet, it is one of the most...
Summer Hazards

Summer Hazards

Living in the desert there are hazards our pets encounter that are less common in other areas of the country.  It goes without saying that fresh water should be available to pets at all times.  And most people remember not to leave pets in a parked car, even for a...
Osteoarthritis in Dogs: Pain control 101

Osteoarthritis in Dogs: Pain control 101

Happy Holidays! We hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends. My family enjoyed our own version of a “turkey trot” with a 10k walk down the canal in the morning. In the afternoon we joined friends for a blended holiday feast...

Interesting Case Profile: Cody

Cody is a young, neutered male Pit Bull Terrier. He was found as a stray and taken in to a shelter and then later transferred to a rescue group. His current owner adopted him from the rescue and is enjoying the challenge of incorporating Cody into their family. Cody...
Holiday Hazards

Holiday Hazards

With Halloween just around the corner, and commercials about Christmas shopping already dominating the air waves, I thought it would be appropriate to address some of the more common hazards of our fall and winter holiday season. Halloween Anxiety and Fear: Many pets...