When looking for a new family pet, it’s important to consider the breed of dog because not all dogs are the same. Different breeds have different temperaments and needs, and this makes certain breeds a much better fit for family life in southern California than others.
May is Asthma Awareness Month, and at Compassion Animal Hospital, we like to spend the month helping to educate pet owners about asthma in pets, the signs and symptoms, and what you should do if you think your pet might be struggling with breathing issues.
There’s a lot of talk about heartworm prevention for dogs, and this often leaves cat owners confused about whether or not our feline friends are at risk and in need of heartworm protection, too.
Our pets simply can’t tell us when they’re feeling unwell, and animals instinctively try to mask or hide signs of illness, injury, or pain for their own survival and safety.
Acupuncture is a holistic treatment, which means it aims to help a pet’s body heal and soothe itself. There are a variety of conditions and symptoms which it can help to improve and many situations when our veterinarian might recommend acupuncture for your cat or dog.
If you have to be away from home and you can’t take your pet with you, then you’re left with just two options for your pet’s care while you’re away: boarding your pet at a kennel or hiring a pet sitter to care for your pet in your home. Taking a close look at the pros and cons of pet boarding and pet sitting can help you decide.
The International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management (IVAPM) recognizes each September as Animal Pain Awareness…
No matter the type of disaster, if it isn’t safe for you, then it’s not safe for your pets. Don’t forget to include your four-legged, furry, scaly, taily, feathered, covered-in-whatever family members…
Almost everyone looks forward to summer. Great weather and longer days mean extended time for playing with pets and more fun in the sun. Although it’s a time for swimming…
You might not hear about heartworm as often as fleas and ticks, but they pose a very serious threat to the wellbeing of both cats and dogs and…
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