The Pet Hospital of Tierrasanta Blog

Home for the Holidays: Ensuring Senior Pet Comfort and Happiness We feel excitement and happiness rising as the holiday season draws near. It's a time to celebrate, spend time with family, and spread joy. Our pets are essential to our festivities, especially our...

Spook-Free Celebrations: A Veterinarian's Guide to Halloween Safety for Pets There's a noticeable sense of enthusiasm as Halloween draws near, as evidenced by the streets lined with costumes, decorations, and candy. But it's important to remember our animal friends'...

How Do I Tell When My Pets Are Seniors? Pet owners must comprehend how our animal friends age. We can better care for and assist them as they age if we know when they are considered seniors. The aging process may differ depending on your pet's species, breed, and...

Tips for Helping Your Pets Adjust to Back-to-School Season The change in household dynamics that comes with back-to-school time frequently impacts our cherished pets. Our canine friends could become stressed, bored, or experience separation anxiety as families resume...

Soothing the Itch: A Veterinarian's Guide to Understanding and Alleviating Your Pet's Itchy Skin As pet owners, we appreciate our four-legged friends and work hard to give them a long and fulfilling life. But seeing our cherished pets constantly clawing, biting, or...

Keep Your Pet Safe This Summer With 5 Safety Tips Summertime is the perfect opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors with your furry companions. Whether it's playing fetch in the park, hiking along scenic trails, or simply lounging in your backyard, there's no doubt...

Keep Your Pet Hydrated During the Summer As summer approaches, pet owners must stay vigilant about making sure their furry companions remain hydrated. Heat exhaustion and dehydration are severe concerns during these warmer months, as they can lead to health issues and...

Safe and Sound: Four Essential Tips for Dog Park Safety The dog park can be hazardous for the unprepared; therefore, when entering an off-leash play area with your canine companion, follow our safety tips. #1: Protect your pet from infectious diseases....

How to Introduce a New Cat to Your Home: The Ultimate Guide In celebration of Adopt a Shelter Cat Month (which, in our opinion, should be every month), we'd like to help make it easier for you to welcome a new feline family member into your house. Because of their...

Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot: Learn About Pet Hot Spots   When their skin feels on fire from itching, your pet may scratch, lick, and chew so much that they create a hot spot. Help your furry pal beat the itch by learning more about these incredibly uncomfortable sores....