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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Many people are surprised to learn that—by the time they are 3 years of age—most pets have dental disease, which can lead to significant pain, tooth loss, and serious widespread health problems. The doggy breath that stinks up a room is not normal, in fact this odor likely indicates that your pet is in need [...]

Cold temperatures and winter precipitation can put a chill on your pet’s daily routine. But, the following safety information from Juanita Hills Animal Hospital can keep your four-legged friend from feeling frosty.  Some pets are more vulnerable to the cold   Pet owners often ask, “How cold is too cold for my pet?” Unfortunately, the answer [...]