Foxtails: The Nightmare Plant

Foxtails: The Nightmare Plant

Article by Diana Gorin Have you ever heard of a Foxtail? No, not the ones on the hind ends of foxes, but the wheat looking (evil) plant that seems to have a personal vendetta against dogs. At least I like to think so because it’s the only way to understand the...
Signs of Heat Stroke in Pets and What You Should Do

Signs of Heat Stroke in Pets and What You Should Do

Article by Sarah Cortright, DVM One of the most common things we see as the temperature starts to increase is heat stroke in pets. Dogs and cats do not have many sweat glands and depend primarily on panting to cool themselves.  This makes them much more likely to...
My Cat is Straining, What do I do?

My Cat is Straining, What do I do?

Article by Diana Gorin All information approved for medical accuracy by Matthew Wheaton, DVM   Have you caught your cat straining to go to the bathroom? Otherwise known as a “blocked cat.” Hopefully you called your vet right away. If he’s straining...
Best of Orange County 2020: Best Pet Clinic/Veterinary Hospital

Best of Orange County 2020: Best Pet Clinic/Veterinary Hospital

As crazy as 2020 is and has been, we are extremely proud and honored to have been selected again by *YOU* as OC Register’s BEST Pet Hospital in Orange County. Thank you for continuing to show your love for us, your support for what we do and how we do it, your...
Fit or Fat?

Fit or Fat?

It is estimated that 60% of cats and 56% of dogs in the United States are overweight or obese. The easiest way to tell if your pet has put on too many pounds is to visit us for a weight consult. However, we would like to empower you to check your pet’s Body...