Prevent Dog Bites By Recognizing Aggressive Signs
The entire staff at El Gato Veterinary Hospital wants your pet to have a nice, relaxing visit when they're at our hospital. We're able to accomplish this by recognizing and neutralizing aggressive behavior. April 9-15 is National Dog Bite Prevention Week and we want...
Make Leash Training Your Puppy Easier With These Tips
We wish our pets knew when and how to walk the moment they come home, but that usually is not the case. There are so many beautiful places to walk your dog in Los Gatos, California and we want to make it an enjoyable experience for you. Many of us have done it:...
Everything You Need To Know About Pet Insurance
Health insurance: Whether you’re thinking about your own coverage, or you’re considering coverage for your dog or cat, it can be confusing and overwhelming. While we can’t tell you what to do about your own health insurance, here’s some information to ponder when...
Tips To Keep Your Pet Healthy and Happy this Spring
The weather in Northern California is getting nicer and nicer which can only mean one thing - Spring is in the air. As winter fades, you should keep in mind some potential pet health hazards that come along with the warmer temperatures. The team at El Gato Veterinary...
Eight Tips For Teaching Your Cat To Use The Litter Box
The team at El Gato Veterinary Hospital loves cats and we want to help your new kitty transition perfectly into their new home. In addition to setting up good health habits in our office, we want to help you set up good habits at home as well.Most cats surrendered to...
Keep Your Pets Far Away From These Household Toxins
El Gato Veterinary Hospital is here for you, not just your pet. In addition to take care of your pet, we're here to educate you on keeping them safe and healthy. Poison Prevention Week is March 19 – 25, and if you own a pet, you’ll want to know about these items you...
Ten Tips To Make Your Veterinary Visits Better
We want to make every single visit to our clinic a positive experience for you, your pet, and our veterinary care team. Today, we want to share ten tips directly from the American Veterinary Medical Association on making your next veterinary visit a great one. The...
Tips For Building A Strong Relationship With Your Cat
Whether you have a new cat in the house or you've had a cat that you're looking to strengthen your relationship with, we've got you covered. Today, we're going to be sharing some tips on how to "speak your cat's language" and strengthen your bond. These tips from...
Tips For Keeping Your Pet Safe On Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is a day filled with love, joy, and potential dangers for your pet! For health reasons we recommend chocolate, candy, and flowers be given only to the humans in your life, and pet treats and toys be given to your pets. However, if your pet does happen...
Why Does My Pet Have Such Bad Breath?
The team at El Gato Veterinary Hospital cares about your pet's mouth! Teeth, hygiene, and yes, their breath is all important to us. It doesn’t matter if it’s coming from a human or an animal, bad breath is bad breath. February is Dental Health Month, and we’re here to...