Posts in Category: Pet Safety

Whether you have a seasoned green thumb or simple horticultural aspirations, weekend warriors fill plant nurseries in preparation for an epic season of blooms, bees, birds, veggies, and herbs. It’s not surprising that there’s a strong crossover between plant people and those with pets. The natural world beckons us all, and our pets are among the most enthusiastic. 

When done correctly, many gardens are not only inviting to pets, but completely safe. With our spring gardening tips for pet owners, you and your pet can enjoy the growing season together. 

Keeping your pet at a healthy weight is one of the most important things you can do to ensure they live a long, happy life. Obesity in pets isn’t just about a few extra pounds; it can lead to serious health issues such as diabetes, arthritis, and even heart disease. 

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.

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. 

October is here, and while we humans revel in the spooky delights of Halloween, our furry friends may not share the same enthusiasm. As pet owners, it’s essential to recognize that anxiety, whether general or related to specific events, can affect our pets’ well-being. 

At Whole Pet Veterinary Hospital and Wellness Center, we understand the importance of addressing pet anxiety to ensure a happy and stress-free life for our companions. In this blog post, we’ll talk about strategies for recognizing and managing pet anxiety, with a specific focus on separation anxiety, and offer tips for helping your pets cope with the spookiness of Halloween. 

Here at The Whole Pet Vet, we believe that integrative holistic care is vital to your pet’s health. At the same time, we recognize the importance of dog and cat vaccines in preventing infectious diseases. We take a careful approach when we recommend vaccines for your pet. Your dog or cat’s breed, lifestyle, disease exposure risk, and medical history are taken into account. 

Based on this information, we may recommend one or two vaccines for one patient and multiple vaccines for another. Here’s why cat and dog vaccines are important. 

Summer is in full swing, and California’s fun-filled outdoor adventures await! There’s so much to see and do, and if you’re planning to make summer memories with your pet, it’s important to take a few extra precautions to protect your pet from the heat and other risk factors. We want your pet to fully enjoy the dog (or cat!) days of summer, so read on for pet summer wellness tips from our team at The Whole Pet Vet Hospital & Wellness Center. 

Almost 100 million people watch the live broadcast of the Superbowl every year. Those of us that aren’t even fans get in on the action. Why? Aside from the incredible athleticism and insane competition, watching the Superbowl is just downright fun. However, the camaraderie and the funny commercials pale in comparison to the major star of the show: Food. Everybody loves Superbowl snacks, but not everyone in the family can safely enjoy them. Spread the fun with these Superbowl snacks to share with pets.

Why visit the vet when your pet seems perfectly happy and healthy? Because annual wellness appointments are the backbone of any pet’s lifetime of healthcare and can significantly impact your pet’s longevity and overall wellbeing. 

With the holidays quickly approaching, many people are searching for creative and fun gift ideas for friends and loved ones.

Pets can make great gifts under the right circumstances, but there’s much more to be considered than when gifting someone an electronic device or sweater.

So what are some reasons some pets don’t make good gifts?