If you are thinking about a pet during the holidays, either as a gift or for yourself (and you read the blog post from two weeks ago with the goods and bads of pet adoption at the holiday season), consider… Read More »
Yearly Archives: 2011
Is Your Pet Better With a Sweater?
Of course not! Why do they need a sweater when they have a perfect warm coat that they are born with. Take that thing off before your poor pet has a heat stroke. Especially indoors! From the desk of the… Read More »
Are the Holidays the Right Time to Add a Pet to Your Life?
That depends. If your life is chaotic during the holidays, now is not the best time to add increased responsibility into your home. Your new pet needs time with you to acclimate to their new surroundings and bond to you. … Read More »
Airline Travel for Pets
With today being the busiest day of the year for airline travel, kicking off a month of families travelling, it seems like the perfect time to approach the subject of airline travel with your pets. The most important things you… Read More »
Tips for Travelling with Pets During the Holidays–Car Travel
As we get closer to the holiday season, many of us will be getting on the road with our pets. The great news is that travel destinations have so many great accomodations for pet families now! Nevertheless, you still have… Read More »
We All Know About Summer Heat and Cars But Have You Ever Thought About Car Dangers for Your Pets During the Cooler Months?
As we move into the cooler months, there are a few things to keep in mind regarding your vehicle and the safety of your beloved pets. Far too often, we see the results of such tragedies in our office at… Read More »
Halloween Can Be Tricky for Pets
Believe it or not, your pet too can get the heebie-jeebies on the most ghoulish night of the year. The Humane Society of the United States would like to remind pet owners that humans aren’t the only ones susceptible to… Read More »
Tips for Keeping Your Pets Safe and Warm on the Chilly Mornings Ahead
While the weather is still pretty nice in Santa Cruz, the mornings and evenings are getting pretty chilly! Here are a few things that you can do to help your pet transition into the cooler weather with comfort. Always provide… Read More »
Are Your Cats Getting Enough Water?
As we continue our beautiful “secret summer” in Santa Cruz, the veterinarians at Westside Animal Hospital want to be sure that your cats are getting enough water. There are so many reasons that water intake is vital during these warm… Read More »
Shedding Pets…A Big Mess or a Bonding Opportunity?
Most dogs and cats shed their summer coats in the fall before putting on their winter coat. Most years this is light and not very noticable. Special attention should be paid to hair coats and daily or weekly brushing (as… Read More »