by squidgital | Jun 1, 2021 | Health
Before packing up your tent and getting back to nature with your four-legged friend, check out the following tips to ensure your camping adventure goes smoothly. #1: Take your pet on a camping trial run Have a trial run in your backyard to see how your pet...
by squidgital | May 25, 2021 | Health
…skilled service…compassionate care GET OR CHECK THE CHIP One of the worst days of a pet owner’s life is when their pet goes missing. In May, a man arrived at El Gato with a shih tzu he had just rescued from the middle of Highway 17! El Gato staff scanned the dog,...
by squidgital | May 8, 2021 | Health
You can likely tell when your pooch is happy, but what about when they’re anxious? In recognition of Dog Anxiety Awareness Week—May 2 to 8—our team wants to help you learn how to spot potential anxiety signs in your dog so you can help them get the support they need....
by squidgital | May 5, 2021 | Health
Pollen season is all around us, and while springtime allergens are making you sneeze and rub your watery, itchy eyes, they are wreaking havoc on your pet’s skin. Seasonal allergies appear differently in pets than people, so you should learn these five key signs that...
by squidgital | May 4, 2021 | Health
…skilled service…compassionate care Cancer in Pets You feel a lump on your dog; your cat has not been eating properly and is losing weight. You check with your veterinarian, and after tests and laboratory analysis, the diagnosis is cancer. At that point, the world...
by squidgital | Apr 9, 2021 | Health
…skilled service…compassionate care Distemper Identified in Santa Cruz In mid-March, the Animal Control Division of the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter identified an increase in distemper in raccoons on the west side of Santa Cruz. This virus is found in wildlife...
