Exercise Ideas for Pets in Cooler Weather: Keeping Your Pet Active Indoors and Outdoors

dog snuggled up in blanket.

The dog days of summer may be over, but there are plenty of autumn pet activities and indoor pet exercises for keeping pets active fall, winter, and spring. In this blog, our team at The Whole Pet Vet Hospital and Wellness Center shares some of our favorite fall pet fitness tips to help you keep your cats and dogs in tip-top shape fall season long.

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Summer Pet Care: How To Keep Your Furry Family Member Safe During Hot Months

dog drinking water.

There are so many reasons that pets and their people love Los Gatos. Between the lovely, well-kept dog parks, friendly, welcoming restaurant patios and shops, and pet-centric public events, pets enjoy our community and take center stage, too. Outdoor revelry reaches a peak during the summer. In order to embrace all the season has to offer, we encourage pet owners to take stock of summer pet safety measures. 

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Summer Hazards: Recognizing and Preventing Heat Stroke in Pets

dog enjoying a drink of water.

As the mercury rises this summer, are you ready to rise to the occasion to keep your pet safe? Heat exhaustion and heat stroke in pets is a real summer safety concern, and our team wants to be sure that your pet keeps their cool. 

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What DNA Testing Can Reveal About Your Pet’s Heritage and Health

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Many pet owners seek out purebred animals to fill important jobs, or simply because they like the known appearance, personality, and temperament of the breed. Owners of mixed breed animals, or those with mysterious genetics, can take advantage of pet DNA testing to learn more about a pet’s ancestry. This not only clarifies a pet’s behaviors, but can alert an owner to potential health concerns. 

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Essential Pet First-Aid Tips and Techniques

Brown dog being washed in the tub

Owning a pet comes with a lot of responsibility. Along with providing holistic pet care, food, water, shelter, and plenty of love and affection, it’s also important to know the basics when it comes to pet first aid so you can help your furry friend if unexpected medical issues arise. Brush up on these essential pet first-aid tips and techniques: 

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Paws and Preparedness: A Veterinarian’s Guide to Emergency Pet Care

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There’s no denying that pets are playful, unpredictable, and can get themselves into serious predicaments, which is why pet emergency preparedness is critical for all pet parents. Recognizing signs of pet emergencies and knowing when to seek immediate veterinary care can be challenging in the midst of an emergency when it’s difficult to think clearly, so having a plan in place ahead of time can make a real difference when minutes count.

In this blog, our caring team shares veterinary advice for emergencies to help you better prepare for unforeseen accidents and illnesses.

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Indoor Activities for Pets

playing with dog.

Still too cold to let your pet enjoy quality time outdoors? While we wait for the weather to warm up this spring, you can keep your furry friend occupied with some indoor pet activities. These activities are fantastic for pet health–both physical and mental, and provide great bonding opportunities for you. Check out some of these indoor pet activity ideas: 

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Pet-Friendly Holiday Gift Guide

dog with gift.

When it comes to providing joyful experiences for our pets, the bar can be pretty low. After all, most pets enjoy the simpler things in life (cue the cardboard boxes!). Our pet-friendly holiday gift guide can help you decide what to give your best friend or the animal enthusiast in your life. 

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