Ensuring A Safe Home for Houseplants and Pets
Pets are curious creatures, and while we love to see [...]
FLUTD and Urethral Obstruction: What Every Cat Owner Needs to Know
Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD) is a group of [...]
Why Is My Pet Coughing?
If your pet is coughing, you are likely concerned about [...]
Canine Parvovirus: Causes, Signs, and Prevention
Many dog owners are concerned that their beloved four-legged friend [...]
Take My Breath Away: Recognizing Respiratory Problems in Pets
Pets can make all manner of noises when they breathe, [...]
Help Your Pet Keep Their Cool When Things Heat Up: Summer Safety Tips
As the sizzling summer months approach, you may want to [...]
Heatstroke 101: What Pet Owners Need to Know
As temperatures rise this summer, pet heatstroke risks do the [...]
Pyometra Explained: Protecting Your Female Pet
Pyometra is a life-threatening uterine infection that affects unspayed female [...]
Is My Pet’s Red Eye an Emergency?
If your pet’s eye is red, you may wonder if [...]
Pain Awareness: Understanding and Addressing Your Pet’s Discomfort
As a pet owner, one of your primary responsibilities is [...]
No Time to Wait: Recognizing the Signs of a Pet Emergency
Many pet injuries and accidents, such as a broken leg [...]
What to Do if Your Pet Has a Seizure
Witnessing your pet having a seizure can be a distressing [...]
Back in Motion: Understanding Intervertebral Disc Disease in Pets
Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) is the most common spinal disorder [...]
Pausing to Ponder Pet Pancreatitis
Pancreatitis is a painful inflammation of the pancreas, a small [...]
Common Household Items That Can Harm Your Pet
Our homes are filled with products and items that are [...]
Not So Sweet: Chocolate Toxicity in Pets
February is the month of love, flowers, and yes, chocolate. [...]
Unexpected Trouble: Pregnancy Complications in Pets
A pet’s pregnancy complication can arise quickly and become a [...]
Sweet Deceit: Antifreeze Poisoning in Pets
Antifreeze is a common household item that many pet owners [...]
Feline Fatty Liver Disease: What Cat Owners Must Know About Hepatic Lipidosis
When your hefty cat begins a seemingly self-induced diet, you [...]
10 Safety Tips to Avoid a Holiday Veterinary ER Visit
Although our West Vets ER team is prepared to handle [...]
Pyometra: Battling Uterine Infections in Dogs and Cats
Intact (i.e., unspayed) female pets are at an increased risk [...]
Thanksgiving Dangers: Top 3 Common Pet Emergencies
Veterinary medical emergencies can crop up anytime, but pets are [...]
Dog Limping 101
Numerous issues can cause your dog to favor a limb, [...]
5 Halloween Pet Hazards
Have you decided what you’re going to be for Halloween? [...]
A Pet Owners’ Guide to Allergic Reactions
Pets often experience allergic reactions, and these responses can range [...]