…skilled service…compassionate care“Because you never know when the day before…Is the day before. Prepare for tomorrow.” Bobby AkartThank you for your patience We know that some of you have had to wait past your scheduled appointment times or were not able to be seen...

…skilled service…compassionate care“Because you never know when the day before…Is the day before. Prepare for tomorrow.” Bobby Akart PET DIABETES People as well as dogs and cats get diabetes. It is a chronic health condition that affects how the body turns food into...

…skilled service…compassionate care“Because you never know when the day before…Is the day before. Prepare for tomorrow.” Bobby AkartBlue-Green Algae (Cyanobacteria) In the News Again We reported previously on Cyanobacteria dangers to pets but, because it was again in...

…skilled service…compassionate care“Because you never know when the day before…Is the day before. Prepare for tomorrow.” Bobby AkartSeptember Is Animal Pain Awareness Month International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management. We all know pets feel pain. How do you as...

…skilled service…compassionate care“The only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing.” Henry FordNew Hours At El Gato Beginning August, 2019, we will no longer be open on Saturday mornings. We will continue to serve you during our normal hours, M-F 8:00 am...

…skilled service…compassionate care“Together is a wonderful place to be”You Speak…We Listen El Gato lives by our motto, skilled service…compassionate care. Providing great service and care comes with a cost, and we work hard to keep expenses down. To that end, through...

…skilled service…compassionate care“Together is a wonderful place to be”Microchip Your Pet Summer offers more opportunities to enjoy the outdoors and, in spite of your best efforts, accidents do happen. A door can be left open, a pet digs a hole under your fence, or...

We're in the full swing of Spring in Northern California, and that means the parasites are out! Like with many medical conditions, prevention is key. Your dog should be on a regular flea/tick preventive. There is also a Lyme vaccine available. Avoid environments where...

Cancer Hearing a cancer diagnosis for your pet is a terrifying experience. By definition, cancer is the result of uncontrolled cell growth. According to the National Cancer Foundation, (NCCF), one out of three dogs will receive a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime;...

Seeing your pet in pain can be heartbreaking and leave you feeling helpless. We understand that sometimes your best option is alternative medicine, and we have methods that can help! Like people, as pets age, they’re more likely to develop health conditions that can...