Heart disease is real! April is heartworm awareness and prevention month, and according to the American Veterinary Medical Association, heartworm is preventable but is a serious and potentially fatal parasite that primarily infects dogs, yet cats and ferrets, as well...

March is Poison Prevention Month, and we want your pet to stay healthy this year! If you own a pet, you will want to know about these common household items that could prove to be fatal for your pet: Drugs. Have a headache? Take a Tylenol. But if your pet accidentally...

Hill's Pet Nutrition is expanding its voluntary recall of canned dog food products due to elevated levels of Vitamin D. This expansion relates to the same vitamin premix that led to the Jan. 31 voluntary recall. Please review the full list of recalled products below...

Did you hear the big news? We now offer health care services for your backyard flock of chickens. Come see Dr. Sarah Griffel, for any of your chicken health needs. She works Tuesday – Friday and some Saturdays. Please call for an appointment! With that being said, we...

We all know that our canine companions love us, but sometimes, they can have a hard time being left alone. Here are some ways that you can tell if your dog has separation anxiety and tips to manage it! It’s that time of year again, and kids everywhere are suffering...

We now have a vaccine that offers pets the same protection you look for with only half the volume. The ULTRA portfolio is the first 0.5 mL pet vaccine line (most other vaccines are 1.0 mL) and was designed to offer a more comfortable vaccination experience for cats...

Walking into an animal shelter will tug at your heartstrings, and most of us find ourselves wanting to leave the shelter with every dog and cat there. And, while it is commendable to provide a forever home for a dog or cat in need, it’s important to think with your...

In order to keep everyone happy and safe, it’s important to introduce new dogs to your existing furry family members properly. Here are a few tips. At El Gato Veterinary Hospital, we treat your pets like the valued members of the family they are, so it's important to...