As temperatures rise, your pet’s heat-related illness risk increases. Heatstroke, sunburn, and blistered paws are dangers your pet faces during the summer. Our Juanita Hills Animal Hospital team recommends essential summer gear to help keep your pet cool and comfortable when the weather is hot and humid. Portable pet water bowl For pets on the [...]
Whether you are heading out of town for a week, or your home is being repaired for a day or two, pet boarding is a valuable service for cats, dogs, and their owners. You may worry about leaving your beloved pet in someone else’s hands, but preparation can put your mind at ease. Before you [...]
Mouthwatering aromas from the grill, gorgeous fireworks explosions overhead, and lazy days lounging in the pool herald July Fourth festivities. But, the food, fireworks, and fun that are part of Independence Day celebrations can pose a threat to your pet’s health and wellbeing. Despite the dangers of many July Fourth activities, your furry pal can [...]
Congratulations on your decision to add a pet to the family! Pets bring so much joy and love, but deciding where to get your new pet and finding the right fit for your family can be stressful. The Juanita Hills Animal Hospital team wants to inform pet owners about all their options to help ensure [...]
When your pet starts to chew, lick, or scratch at their skin, you want to bring them quick relief. Allergies or parasites most commonly cause pet itching in the spring, but skin infections and other conditions can cause or worsen the itch. Over-the-counter medications don’t often work for pets, but the Juanita Hills Animal Hospital [...]
Diagnostic testing is essential when your pet is ill, but this testing is equally important when your pet appears to be perfectly healthy. Your pet’s regular wellness screening is one of the best investments you can make in their current health and future wellbeing. Normal wellness screening results provide your veterinarian with valuable information on [...]
Heartworm disease is a life-threatening condition that has been diagnosed in pets living in all 50 states. Many factors, such as climate, wildlife populations, and mosquito species, contribute to heartworms’ prevalence across the United States. Although the mosquito population peaks when temperatures and humidity are at their highest, the population never completely dissipates, and pets—including [...]
You may know that dogs commonly develop arthritis, but did you know that cats also experience this degenerative joint disease? Historically, veterinarians rarely diagnosed or treated cats’ arthritis, likely because feline arthritis signs tend to be more subtle than canine arthritis signs, making the condition challenging to recognize. In addition, because cats are experts at [...]
Pet enrichment is an important topic these days. But, like most buzzwords, the word enrichment has many different meanings. If you aren’t exactly sure what pet enrichment is, and wonder if your naivete makes you a terrible pet owner, we promise, you’re not alone. However, when you have been to a zoo or animal [...]
Dogs are relatively athletic creatures who love to run, play, and wiggle with delight, so seeing them limp can be heartbreaking. Limping (i.e., lameness) in dogs has many possible causes, and to address their lameness, you should schedule a veterinary visit. Our Juanita Hills Animal Hospital veterinarians use specific examination techniques and other diagnostics to [...]
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Saturday – Sunday: Closed
