Summer Pet Care Tips: Keep Your Dog or Cat Safe and Healthy All Season Long Top 3 Takeaways Heatstroke is a real risk: Know the signs and act fast. Parasites spike in summer: Use year-round prevention. Travel safely: Never leave pets in parked cars, even for minutes. Why Summer [...]

Understanding Pet Anxiety: Symptoms, Causes, and How Vets Help Top 3 Takeaways – Pet Anxiety Pet anxiety is more common than many realize and can manifest in both dogs and cats through behavioral and physical symptoms. Professional veterinary care is essential to rule out medical conditions and develop an effective treatment plan. [...]

Why Pets Need Anesthesia for Dental Cleanings (And Why Bloodwork Matters) Top 3 Takeaways – Anesthesia and Bloodwork for Pet Dental Cleanings Anesthesia ensures a pain-free, thorough dental procedure by allowing access below the gumline where disease often hides. Pre-anesthetic bloodwork is critical for identifying underlying medical conditions that could increase anesthesia risk. Bliss [...]

Dog Parasites 101: What Every Pet Owner in Orange County Should Know Top 3 Takeaways – Dog Parasites Parasites like fleas, ticks, and intestinal worms are more than a nuisance—they can cause serious harm to your dog’s health and spread to humans. Routine vet visits, fecal tests, and year-round preventive care are essential, especially [...]

Top 3 Takeaways Limping and lameness in dogs are symptoms, not diagnoses. A veterinary exam is essential to determine the underlying cause. Even if your dog is not vocalizing or showing obvious signs of pain, persistent or worsening limping should not be ignored. Early treatment improves outcomes for many causes of lameness, including orthopedic, [...]

Cat Spay and Neuter Myths Debunked: The Truth Behind Common Questions Top 3 Takeaways – Cat Spay and Neuter Myths Debunked Many popular beliefs about spaying and neutering—like weight gain or behavioral changes—are outdated or scientifically incorrect. Spaying or neutering has long-term health benefits and does not negatively impact your cat’s personality or development. [...]

When to Spay or Neuter Your Cat: Timing, Age, and What Vets Recommend Top 3 Takeaways – When to Spay or Neuter Your Cat Most cats should be spayed or neutered between 4 and 6 months of age, before puberty begins. Early-age spay/neuter is safe and recommended by major veterinary organizations, especially [...]

Post-Op Care for Dogs After Spay or Neuter Surgery: Tips for a Smooth Recovery Top 3 Takeaways – Spay/Neuter Recovery Most dogs recover in 10–14 days when post-op guidelines are followed strictly. The top complication risks are excessive activity and licking the incision site. A cone, confinement, and careful monitoring make [...]

Will My Dog’s Personality Change After Being Spayed or Neutered? Top 3 Takeaways – Dog Behavior After Spay/Neuter Your dog’s personality won’t fundamentally change—but hormone-driven behaviors often reduce. Spay/neuter can help with marking, roaming, aggression, and mounting in many dogs. The earlier the procedure (before sexual maturity), the more noticeable the [...]