We know that all pet parents want to help protect their furry friends the best they can. Routine preventive care can help ensure the lifelong help of your kitty, especially if they spend time outside. Here, our Citrus Heights vets share the importance of vaccinations for outdoor cats and what shots your cat should have to stay safe.
Ear mites are an easily transmitted parasite that affects our beloved pets causing them great discomfort. Today our Citrus Heights vets discuss ear mites in cats, what treatment is used and how you can help prevent them from infesting your pet's ears.
If you have an indoor cat then you may be wondering if you even need to have them vaccinated, you do keep them away from outdoor animals after all. But it may surprise you to know that the risk is still there, even if they live inside. Our Citrus Heights vets share some reasons why vaccines are important for indoor cats and when you should bring your kitten for their shots.
When your dog receives their rabies vaccination it will drastically decrease their odds of contracting this fatal disease, however, the odds will never be zero. Today, our vets in Citrus Heights share some information about the rabies vaccine and answer the question of whether a vaccinated dog can get rabies.
If your dog is approaching their golden years then you may have noticed that they are beginning to show the signs of aging. Today our Citrus Heights vets share some advice on how to take care of your senior dog and help them live comfortably into their golden years.
While we are normally concerned with our dogs becoming overweight, as they become older senior dogs some canines start to lose weight. Here, Our Citrus Heights vets discuss geriatric pet care and what to watch for with weight loss in senior dogs.
Sometimes cats have accidents that may result in injuries or conditions that require surgical intervention. While the surgery will typically go smoothly, how can you help ensure that recovery is also successful? In today's post, our Citrus Heights vets share some ways that you can help stop your cat from jumping during recovery and tips to help make post-surgery cat care a breeze.
Did you know that humans aren't the only ones that can experience anxiety or depression? Here, our Citrus Heights vets share discuss what the symptoms of anxiety and depression in dogs are and how you can help treat them.
Bordetella bronchiseptica in cats is caused by a bacterium that causes upper respiratory infections and is most commonly spread in settings with high numbers of cats. Today, our Citrus Heights vets discuss Bordetella in cats and how it can be managed and treated.
While oral hygiene is a crucial part of any dog's overall health, did you know that most don't receive proper dental care? In today's post, our Citrus Heights vets talk about the most common dog dental problems and how you can spot dental disease in dogs.
Family Friends Veterinary Hospital is happy to accept new patients! Our vets are passionate about improving the health of Citrus Heights companion animals. Get in touch today to book your pet's first appointment.
