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If you’re looking for ways to give back to your community this holiday season, consider showing your support for area pet shelters, and help make this the merriest of pet holidays for animals in need. Many area cat shelters and dog shelters are at maximum capacity and would welcome any help you can provide. Review these suggestions on how to help shelters from our team at East Sacramento Veterinary Center, and let’s make this the merriest of pet holidays for deserving animals in our community. 

Nothing spreads holiday cheer quite like the wreaths, sparking lights, and flickering candles that we use to decorate our homes. But when it comes to households with pets, there are important dog and cat safety factors to keep in mind. Here are some tips for decorating your home for a pet-safe, celebratory holiday season:

With the summer heatwave now a distant memory and the crisp, clean air of winter on the way, you might be wondering if there are steps you should take for Sacramento pet winter preparation. While our winters are relatively mild, our pets can still feel the chill, so in this blog, our team at East Sacramento Veterinary Center shares some of our favorite cooler weather tips for pets Sacramento edition. 

If you share your home with a dog or cat, then you know you have a ton to be thankful for! Keep up that attitude of gratitude this season by following these safety tips for Thanksgiving foods to avoid for pets:

From the hordes of costumed children ringing the doorbell all night and the bowl of chocolate bars left on the end table, to the scary animatronic witch on the front porch, Halloween can be a stressful and even dangerous time for pets.

Fortunately, Halloween pet safety is pretty simple, and mostly boils down to common sense and a bit of planning and supervision. While you make your last minute preparations for the big day, keep our tips in mind to meet your goals for an uneventful holiday for your furry companion.

As your beloved pet ages, ensuring their mental well-being becomes just as important as maintaining their physical health. At East Sacramento Veterinary Center, we understand the unique needs of senior pets and are here to help you keep your furry friend’s mind sharp and engaged.

Despite the amount of American pets with anxiety, the source of symptoms isn’t always clear. Noise, lack of training or socialization, or poor impulse control contribute to their emotional states, but many cases of pet anxiety start when left alone. Separation anxiety in pets is a real struggle, and we’re here to prevent problems from developing.

First impressions count. Bringing a new pet into your home requires a delicate balance to ensure everyone is safe and happy. If you have kids or other pets at home, how they first encounter a new pet will have a bearing on their future lives together. While mistakes are bound to occur, it’s important to everyone’s safety to gradually and positively create opportunities for easy, breezy introductions.

Our pets thrive on a daily routine, and dogs in particular seem to know exactly when it’s mealtime. So when a dog is not eating, it’s understandable why this would be concerning. There are many reasons why a dog might turn his nose up at his food bowl, and not all of them indicate serious illness. Still, when a dog is not eating, it’s important to rule out medical conditions before they progress.

In this blog, our team at East Sacramento Veterinary Center outlines common causes of appetite loss in dogs to help pet lovers find solutions.

As our beloved pets age, their health needs change, requiring special attention and care. At East Sacramento Veterinary Center, we understand the unique challenges that come with aging pets, especially when it comes to serious health issues like heartworm. 

This blog post will explore heartworm in senior pets, covering prevention, treatment, and the importance of awareness and testing to keep your senior dogs and cats healthy.