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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 »

Do you take time to play with your cat? If so, you’re a great pet owner! Playing with your cat regularly is actually one of the best things you can do for her. A Pasadena, MD vet lists some reasons why below. Exercise You’ve probably noticed that our feline friends are very tired. Fluffy can spend up to 20 hours a day napping! Playing is a great way to get your pet up and moving. … Read More »

Dog parks can be a lot of fun for our canine companions. Fido gets to run around and play with his buddies, while enjoying some fresh air and sunshine and sniffing new grass. There are a few things to keep in mind when taking your pooch to the park, however. Below, a Pasadena, MD vet offers some helpful tips on taking your dog to the park. Precautions Make sure your canine pal is microchipped, wearing … Read More »

Did you know that April 26th is Hairball Awareness Day? We’re guessing probably not. After all, hairballs really aren’t something to celebrate. They definitely are not one of the best parts of having a kitty. However, hairballs are more than an unsightly nuisance: they can actually be quite dangerous. Therefore, it’s important for people owned by cats to understand hairballs, and to know when they are and are not normal. A local Pasadena, MD vet … Read More »

Did you know that April 10th is Hug Your Dog Day? It’s also National Bookmobile Day and National Cinnamon Crescent Day. That makes this a perfect day to settle down with a book, a pastry, and your furry best friend! However, we’ll stick to talking about Fido, which is a bit more in our wheelhouse. Read on as a local Pasadena, MD vet discusses hugging your dog. Dogs That Give Hugs One great thing about … Read More »