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The staff at The Pet Hospital of Tierrasanta has written articles so you can read up on the latest information to improve your pet’s quality of life!
Safe and Sound: Four Essential Tips for Dog Park Safety
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
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
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....
Keeping Pets Safe While Swimming
Keeping Pets Safe While Swimming #1: Provide fresh water to drink If your thirsty pet enters the pool or another body of water, they are more likely to lap up chemical-laden or contaminated water. Always offer plenty of fresh water to quench your pet’s thirst...
Learn About Ways To Prepare for Your Pet’s Passing
Learn About Ways To Prepare for Your Pet’s Passing Although a pet’s passing is never easy, preparing for the eventuality can help ease your mental and emotional distress. Here are four ways to help prepare for—and grieve—your pet’s eventual passing. #1:...
Protect Your Pet from Lyme Disease
Protect Your Pet from Lyme Disease As cold winter weather slowly slips away and warm spring temperatures arrive, sluggish parasites wake up. This makes April the perfect time for Prevention of Lyme Disease in Dogs Month. Take action to reduce your pet’s...
3 Ways To Heal After the Loss of a Pet
3 Ways To Heal After the Loss of a Pet Losing a pet can be as difficult as losing a family member or friend. Pets are integral members of the family, with an invaluable place in our lives. When your pet passes, processing your grief can be an extraordinary...
How To Keep Your Dog Safe During Walks
How To Keep Your Dog Safe During Walks Celebrate Take a Walk in the Park Day with your four-legged friend on March 30, but don’t let hazards ruin a perfect day. Keep your eyes peeled for the following issues when walking your pet. #1: Other dogs Running...
Spoil Your Furry Friend With a Pet Treat This Valentine’s Day
Love is in the air! Check out these three safe pet treats for your beloved furry friend this Valentine’s Day.
3 Signs It’s Time for the First Pet Dental Cleaning
3 Signs It’s Time for the First Pet Dental Cleaning Every pet is different, and so is the time frame in which they need their teeth cleaned. However, here are three signs that mean your four-legged friend would benefit from a professional pet dental cleaning....