When it’s time to visit the veterinarian, you have a general idea of what to expect: Your pet will receive a nose-to-tail examination and your veterinarian may recommend vaccines, lab tests, or flea contro

By Nicole Abrego

The rolling waves, cool ocean breeze, the few occasional rain showers, we San Diegans and our pets are quite spoiled when it comes to our mild winters. However, our winter season brings some uninvited guests...ticks.

What are ticks?

By Nicole Abrego

As 2018 comes to a close, it’s a great time to reflect on the year and determine what we would like to achieve in the coming year. Why not set some goals for our pets as well?

Setting and participating in your pet’s life goals is a great way to bond with your furry companion and pick up some great habits yourself. So why not give it a try? Here are the top New Year’s Resolutions For Your Pets (and You)!

The holiday season is a time of giving and joy for many families. However, for pets, there are some dangers that come along with the holiday festivities. During this season, it is important to keep in mind some of the hazards for pets while still enjoying the holidays together.

Recently, NBC did a report that grain-free foods are causing a type of potentially deadly heart disease called dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs. The veterinarian they interviewed specifically said dogs need a grain-based dog food. People are now being scared off all grain-free foods.

The holidays are in the air and so are the many wonderful aromas that accompany them. But pet owners, beware: If your favorite seasonal scent comes from a dropper or diffuser, it may pose a serious threat to your pet.

The effects of aging tend to sneak up on all of us—even our pets—but because they happen so gradually, they can be easy to miss. If your dog is starting to bump into objects around the house or your cat isn’t spending as much time in her favorite lofty perch, a few environmental changes may be in order.

By Nicole Abrego

Since 2017, Canine Influenza Virus (CIV) has emerged in California, with the most recent cases taking place in the Bay Area as of January 2018. First reported three years ago in Chicago, CIV has made its way to over 40 states and is considered endemic in dogs in the United States.