Tips for Keeping Your Dog Healthy
As pet parents, our main goal is always to keep our beloved pups happy and healthy. Here, our Sacramento vets provide some advice on how to keep your dog healthy so they can live their best life.
How do I know if my pet has Lyme disease?
Lyme disease is one of the most common tick-transmitted diseases in the world. In this post, our Sacramento vets share information about Lyme disease in pets: what it is, symptoms to watch for, and what treatment options exist.
Preventing Heartworm Disease in Pets
Heartworm is no joke, this serious condition can cause heart failure, lung disease, severe organ damage, or even death for pets infested with the elusive parasites. Dogs and cats are both potential hosts for heartworms, though the former are at greater risk from the parasite. In this post, our Sacramento vets espouse the virtues of preventive medicine against heartworms and similar parasites.
Protecting Your Pet (And Your Family) From Ticks
Ticks can spread a number of serious diseases and are therefore dangerous to people and pets. In this post, our Sacramento vets explain how these external parasites thrive, including which signs to beware of, and how to keep ticks away from your pets and your family.
Why should I bring my pet in for a fecal exam?
You might be surprised to learn that annual fecal exams are quite possibly the best step you can take to keep your pet safe from intestinal parasites. Annual fecals give our Sacramento vets a chance to diagnose internal parasites before they cause more serious health complications.
How can I tell if my cat or dog has fleas?
Fleas are the most common external parasite, and they can make your pet miserable! If left untreated, they may even lead to infections and cause serious diseases. Our Sacramento vets explain early signs of fleas, and what to do if your pet does have fleas.