The team at [HOSPITAL NAME] is taking the safety of our staff extremely seriously as the air quality has deteriorated significantly as a result of the fires in our area. While we are still open and accepting patient visits, we are trying to limit staff and client exposure as much as possible. Animals can suffer […]
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Giardia Is No Joke!
Pronounced jee-ARE-dee-ya, it’s not a worm, bacteria, or virus—just a simple, one-celled parasite that can make your pet (and you) feel terrible. It’s also pretty common. While infected pets may not show symptoms right away, giardia can cause persistent diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, gas, and vomiting—and can sometimes be difficult to clear. How does your pet […]
What’s That Scary Sound?? (Fireworks & Thunder solutions)
Fireworks and thunderstorm season is here and while you may enjoy both, the racket can be downright terrifying for your dog. If your pet trembles, whines, drools, or clings to you when there’s loud noises, he or she likely suffers from a condition known as noise aversion. There are several things you can do to […]
Memorial Day Closure (May 26, 2025)
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May Is National Pet Month!
While you may feel like every month is pet month at your house, this special designation was created specifically to promote the benefits of responsible pet ownership, support pet adoption and shine a light on the work of service animals. Some great ways to celebrate include: Adopt a pet – We have many great local […]
Beware the Lily–and Other Spring Dangers!
They’re beautiful and a sure sign of spring—but lilies can be deadly to cats, and they’re not the only spring dangers you should be aware of if you have companion animals: Grow your garden with care. Fertilizers, insecticides and herbicides can have ingredients that can make your pet very sick if they’re ingested. Also, many […]
Don’t Slip Up With De-Icers
Looks like winter isn’t going to pull any punches again this year, and that means lots of de-icers and ice melts on walkways and parking lots to make them safer for people. Problem is commercial de-icing products are usually full of chemicals that are dangerous for pets, who might ingest them when cleaning themselves, or […]
What’s That Lump? Pet cancer is on the rise—here’s what to look for
So you’re snuggled up to your furry best friend scratching the “kick button” and you feel it: a lump that wasn’t there before. It’s understandable to be concerned, because one in four dogs and one in five cats will develop cancer in their lifetime. November is Pet Cancer Awareness Month, which was created by […]
It’s The Pits: Pit Bull Awareness Day is Oct. 26th
In the opening credits of a popular Animal Planet reality series, Tia Maria Torres of Villa Lobos Rescue Center says she runs a shelter for the world’s “most misunderstood breed of dog.” She’s talking about the dogs known as “pit bulls”— and she is right. It wasn’t always that way: a little over 100 years […]
Deaf Dog Awareness Week
The Hound of Silence Deaf Dog Awareness Week is [DATES] Think hearing-impaired dogs are somehow handicapped? Tell that to Ghost, the deaf pit bull mix who is now a Washington state narcotics detection dog! Once considered unadoptable and on death row at a Florida shelter, Ghost is an example of the contributions deaf dogs can […]