Dogs and cats are very good at looking fine when they are not. A cat with early kidney disease still eats breakfast. A dog with a painful tooth still chases the ball. A yearly pet health checkup is how those quiet problems
A new puppy comes home with a lot of questions attached, and the vaccine schedule tends to be the most confusing one. Which shots matter, how many rounds are there, and why can’t it all happen in one visit? If you are
Finding a vet is one of those decisions most pet owners put off until the day they suddenly need one. Then the search happens in a hurry, usually with a sick animal in the car. It does not have to be that
If your dog has been diagnosed with parvo, or you are simply researching before a possible outbreak in your neighborhood, one question tends to come up fast: can people get parvo from dogs? It is a fair question, especially with young kids
A dog ultrasound is one of the most useful tools a veterinarian has for looking inside your pet without surgery. If a physical exam or bloodwork turned up something your vet wants to investigate further, or your dog has symptoms that do
If you own a German Shepherd, there is a good chance you have already dealt with some version of the scratching, licking, or recurring hot spots that seem to follow this breed everywhere. German Shepherds are one of the most allergy-prone breeds
Few moments feel scarier than watching your dog go from playful to lethargic in the span of a single afternoon. If you have landed here because your gut is telling you something is wrong, that instinct matters. Canine parvovirus, commonly shortened to
Few words strike more fear into a dog owner’s heart than “parvo.” Canine parvovirus is one of the most serious viral illnesses a dog can contract, and it disproportionately affects puppies and young dogs who haven’t completed their vaccination series. If your
Deciding when and whether to spay or neuter your pet is one of the most consequential health decisions you’ll make as an owner. It affects long-term cancer risk, behavior, and even how your pet interacts with other animals. At Pacific Veterinary Hospital,
Your dog just went outside twenty minutes ago, and now they are standing at the door again, pawing to go out. You let them out, they squat or lift a leg, produce a small amount of urine, and then want back inside.
