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 »
Category Archives: Integrated Care
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 »
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 »
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 »
SPCA of Monterey County Alert: Is Your Pet’s Veterinarian Licensed?
Watch this video and think carefully about who you will trust with the care of your pets. Times are tough economically. It seems that there is very little left over from the paycheck once the basic needs are met. When… Read More »
Emergency Information for Your Pet
With the first rains of the season over the weekend, now is the perfect time to update your emergency plan. While we live in one of the most amazing places on earth, Mother Nature has certainly been known to deal… Read More »
Dogs Need Water Too!
Dehydration is a very serious condition and can end up being life threatening to dogs. As the weather becomes warmer, dogs pant to remove excess heat. All that heavy breathing depletes their body’s water supply. Prevent dehydration by keeping a… Read More »
