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Reptile Awareness Day is October 16th! This is a great chance for anyone with snakes, lizards, or other reptiles to celebrate their scaled—or shelled—buddies. Reptiles actually can make wonderful pets. A Pasadena, MD vet discusses our slithering pals below. Fun Facts Did you know that there are over 8,000 types of reptile? They can be found on every continent except Antarctica, which is too chilly. Speaking of cold, reptiles don’t technically have cold blood: the … Read More »

It’s Adopt A Dog Month! Of course, as far as we’re concerned, every month should be Adopt A Dog Month. We love seeing our canine buddies get second chances, and we’re always thrilled to meet new patients. Here, a Pasadena, MD vet offers some tips on adopting Fido. Think It Over Adopting a new pet is a huge commitment. Before you proceed, make sure that you are ready, willing, and able to care for your … Read More »

Birds are naturally curious and playful. Unfortunately, they don’t know what is and isn’t safe for them. Therefore, it’s very important for people with birds to make their homes safe for their feathered friends. Here, a Pasadena, MD vet discusses birdproofing your home. Windows/Mirrors Many pet birds have seriously injured themselves by flying into windows or mirrors, as they don’t recognize glass surfaces as barriers. Drapes or shades will help keep Polly from doing this. … Read More »

September is Happy, Healthy Cat Month! Your kitty is a loving and adorable pet, who deserves to be in excellent health. Here, a Pasadena, MD vet offers tips on keeping your furball healthy and purring. Good Food Giving your kitty a nourishing, high-quality food will go a long way towards keeping her in good health. Don’t let your cat meownipulate you into overfeeding her: if Fluffy becomes obese, she’ll face some very serious health risks! … Read More »

August 22nd is Take Your Cat To The Vet Day! Proper veterinary care is crucial to your pet’s health. Of course, Fluffy would probably prefer to stay home and take yet another nap. However, she’ll both look and feel better with proper care. Here, a Pasadena, MD vet offers tips on taking cats to the vet. Home Checks Most adult cats need to come in about once a year, though you’ll want to check with … Read More »

Did you know that we offer veterinary house calls? This can be a great option for many of our clients, as well as their furred, scaled, or feathered friends! Read on as a Pasadena, MD vet lists some circumstances where house calls are a good choice. Tight Schedules Modern life can get pretty hectic. We know that many of our clients have their hands—and calendars—full with careers, families, chores, appointments, and other obligations. Even finding … Read More »

Summer is here, and many of our furry patients are enjoying fun summer activities, like sunbathing, rolling around in the grass, and nibbling plants. However, the heat can be both uncomfortable and dangerous for our four-legged pals. After all, Fido and Fluffy are wearing fur coats! Read on as a Pasadena, MD vet offers tips on helping your animal companion stay cool this summer. Water Making sure your pet is properly hydrated is very important! … Read More »

With the Fourth just around the corner, many people are stocking up on fireworks and making plans to celebrate with family and friends. This can be a dangerous holiday for our animal companions, so you’ll want to take some precautions to keep your animal companion safe. A Pasadena, MD vet discusses July 4th pet safety below. Heat Temperatures can really soar in July. Don’t forget that your pet is wearing a fur coat! Make sure … Read More »

Dental problems are a very common problem among our canine companions. Dogs can develop many different dental issues, such as gum disease, misalignments, infections, and cracked or broken teeth These problems are both painful and dangerous for your furry best friend! Therefore, it’s important to keep your pup’s choppers healthy. Read on for some great tips from a local Pasadena, MD vet on caring for Fido’s teeth. Watch For Warning Signs Keep an eye out … Read More »

June is Adopt A Shelter Cat Month! This is one cause that we are happy to support. We love seeing shelter cats getting second chances! Read on as a Pasadena, MD vet offers some advice on adopting a new kitty. Keep An Open Mind Sometimes people want a specific age, color, or breed of cat. There’s nothing wrong with that, but leave yourself open. A cat who meets exactly none of your requirements may end … Read More »