In the early days of pet insurance, there were fairly limited options as far as price and coverage. However, that has changed, making it a good option for many families. While the options are spread anywhere from $12 to $37… Read More »
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Spring Care Checklist for Your Pets
Spring is a great time of renewal and there are a few things that you can do to ensure that your pet is ready to come out of hibernation and enjoy the long, warm days ahead. First of all, there… Read More »
Spring Allergies Are a Real Pain in the Scratch for Cats and Dogs
To humans, its hay fever. And to those who are unlucky enough to suffer from it, Spring is the high season for misery. Did you know that dogs and cats suffer from a similar condition called atopy? It is caused… Read More »
The First Signs Of Spring Bring Warnings for Your Beloved Pets
Have you noticed? The sun rises a little earlier and sets a little later each day. There is a longer period of warmth and light each day. And the buds are beginning to break on a few more trees each… 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 »
Plants That Look So Innocent are Sometimes Deadly for Pets
Here in Santa Cruz, we enjoy a vast variety of beautiful flowers and plants. Unfortunately, many of the plants that are so beautiful and seemingly innocent are often poison for our pets. The threat posed by these plants range from… Read More »
Preventative Care for Your Canine Is the Way To Go
Over the past five years, an increasing number of dogs are getting needlessly sick with routine and treatable ailments. The reason seems to correlate to the decline in preventive care. We are all feeling it. The economy has just put… Read More »
Dental Disease is a Big Pain in the Mouth
How many dogs and cats over the age of three have some form of dental disease? Just guess. 5%? 10%? 25%? Wrong. How about 68% of cats and 78% of dogs? Ouch. The veterinarians at Westside Animal Hospital want to… Read More »
Crate Training a Puppy
Crate training is a good idea for many reasons. It gives your dog a “room of his own” where he can hang out and keep his toys. It will protect your furniture, floors, doors, clothing, shoes, yard, etc. from the… Read More »
Cleaning Up Cat Urine Smells and Stains
We all love our cats, but the smell of urine stains is unpleasant and can be permanent. Take heart. There are solutions out there. If you catch the accident quickly, a simple application of pouring soda water and blotting continuously… Read More »
