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Garden Toxins Your Pet Should Avoid
We know it's hard to keep your gardens and yards looking prestine in the dry summer months in San Diego. We often need help from fertilizers, pesticides, etc. to keep our yards thriving. But, if your pets spend time in the yard, too, beware some of the common...
Exercising With Your Pets
It's summertime in San Diego and that means we're all going to be outside! Get your summer bods ready by including your pets in your exercise routines. Pets need exercise just like humans to maintain a healthy weight and avoid health complications. ...
Are You Familiar With Oronasal Fistulas in Pets?
Humans go to the dentist every six months for a dental cleaning. However, we brush and floss every day and can still get cavities and gum disease. Your pet does not have the luxury of being able to brush and floss their teeth daily and often have gum disease very...
2019 Walk For Animals
We had a great time at the Walk for Animals this weekend! Check out photos from the event below. If you weren't able to make it, we hope you can join us next year!Have a question?
How We Manage Your Pet’s Pain Without Medication
Is there anything worse than seeing your pet in pain? Like people, as pets age, they’re more likely to develop health conditions that can cause pain and discomfort. And, while pain medications can provide some temporary relief, they can also cause a number of side...
Basics for Brushing Your Pet’s Teeth
One way to help fend off dental disease is to brush your pet’s teeth on a regular basis. While there are a lot of tricks we can teach our pets, brushing their own teeth is not one of them, so that task falls to owners. Take heart, however, because although it may...
4 Preventable Pet Diseases
April is National Heartworm Awareness Month, and we want to talk about this and other preventable diseases that you can prevent in your pet. Each prevention plan looks a little different, so if you have questions or need more information, ask us at your next...
4 Ways to Keep Your Pet at a Healthy Weight
While a “healthy weight” is something people understand, more than half of dogs and cats are overweight. Overweight and obese pets are at increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, orthopedic disease, and more. Here are four ways to keep...
March is Poison Prevention Month
March is Poison Prevention Month. Many pet owners know common things that are poisonous for pets. We want to share with you a few common household items that could prove to be fatal for your pet: Cooking spray might seem innocent enough. However, if you have a pet...
How to Make the Holidays Fun and Safe for Your Pets!
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas and that means lots of decorations and holiday treats! But are some of these dangerous for your furry family member? There are some things you should watch out for this season to make sure your entire family, including your...