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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.

During the dog days of summer, the heat, humidity, and intense rays can take a toll on our fur-covered friends, but fun in the sun with your canine companion is completely doable as long as you practice our team’s tips for keeping hot dogs cool and safe!

Research indicates that up to 50% of all dogs feel fear during firework displays. Associated behaviors may include pacing, restlessness, shaking, vocalizing, or hiding. What’s worse, with little-to-no supervision or support, stressed pets may try to flee as a way to find peace, comfort, or security. With no frame of reference for what’s happening, pets become triggered by the unpredictable, discordant sounds of the Fourth of July. With our tips, you can protect and soothe the pain of a worried pet. 

With warmer weather and plenty of sunshine, summer is a great time to get outside and play with your pup. You don’t even have to leave your home to have a good time. At East Sacramento Veterinary Center, we want to make having fun with your pet easy no matter where you are. With our tips for creating a pet-friendly yard, you can step outside to enjoy nature with Fido anytime.