Prescription and over-the-counter medications are typically found in every household. While specific drugs can provide relief and treatment for people, they can pose serious risks to our furry companions if ingested. Our Colony Veterinary Hospital team gives you the rundown on some common human medications that can be dangerous to pets. Common drugs that are [...]

Feline resorptive lesions (i.e., FORLs, or tooth resorption) are a common and painful condition and occur when the bony structure of the tooth erodes, leaving the sensitive pulp exposed. Tooth resorption affects up to 75 percent of cats age 5 or older. Our team at Colony Veterinary Hospital explains this painful condition, including clinical signs, [...]

New Year resolutions often revolve around getting fitter, being happier, and building relationships. What if we told you that pet ownership can give you all of that and more? San Diego is a pet-forward city with plenty of pet health and lifestyle opportunities at your disposal. Here are three of our Colony Veterinary Hospital team’s [...]

During the holiday season, everyone strives to be on their best behavior—lending a hand to a stranger, expressing gratitude for friends and family, and generously sharing time, money, and gifts. But are your holiday pet preparations on point? See how you measure up and where you can improve with our naughty or nice pet holiday [...]

No pet owner wants to think about their furry pal growing old and senile, but pets are enjoying longer and longer life spans, and cognitive dysfunction is a real possibility. Commonly termed “doggy dementia,” cognitive dysfunction often manifests as behavioral changes in senior pets similar to Alzheimer’s in people. Cognitive dysfunction prevalence in pets Aging [...]

Your pet’s immune system is fine-tuned to fight foreign invaders, but sometimes this system can overreact, causing a hypersensitivity reaction. Pets can experience different types of hypersensitivity reactions, such as chronic allergies and autoimmune diseases. One of the most common and easily identified hypersensitivity reactions is an acute allergic reaction, which can cause facial swelling [...]

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is prevalent in pets, especially seniors, but the condition often goes undiagnosed and untreated. Your pet’s kidneys play a vital role in maintaining their health and wellbeing, and our Colony Veterinary Hospital team explains why early CKD detection is so important for your furry pal. Chronic kidney disease review for pet [...]

Tick populations have exploded in recent decades and expanded their range across the country and globe, putting more people and pets at risk for tick-borne diseases, such as Lyme disease. The West Coast, along with the Northeast—where Lyme disease originated—and the upper Midwest are considered Lyme disease “hot spots.” Because we live in an area [...]

At Colony Veterinary Hospital, we bring your pet the best of both worlds by merging ancient healing techniques, such as acupuncture, with the latest Western veterinary advancements and technology. Dr. Vineyard is one of only a few veterinary acupuncturists in the San Diego area certified to deliver this safe and clinically effective therapy to pets [...]

Pet emergencies are every dog and cat owner’s nightmare. And, although you may not be able to wrap your four-legged friend in bubble wrap to protect them from every possible danger, you can minimize their risk for the most common pet emergencies. Here are seven tips for avoiding the pet emergencies most frequently seen at [...]