Why It’s Important To Stick To A Pet Vaccination Schedule
The team at El Gato Veterinary Hospital wants your pets to stay happy and healthy for their entire life and the most important thing you can do when their young is get them vaccinated with core vaccines against diseases that can cause serious damage and even death. In...
5 Tips To Keep Your Senior Cat Healthy
You've been through so much together and now it's time to work hard to keep your senior cat healthy. Luckily, we have some tips that will help you do that, extending their life, and your relationship with them, as long as you can. Keeping your senior cat healthy and...
Do you smoke? Keep it far away from your pets!
Non-smokers can attest, breathing in a big puff of tobacco smoke can make you feel queasy. It's no secret that secondhand smoke is bad for you, but did you know that it's also bad for your pets? The short answer is yes, pets that inhale smoke are at risk for more...
Your Pet’s Dental Health Should Be Monitored Often
The team at El Gato Veterinary Hospital brushes their teeth every single day! We even go to the dentist for cleanings. We hope you're doing the same. However, today we're here to talk about your pets health. Both cats and dogs need to have their teeth cleaned, with...
Six Household Items That Are Poisonous To Your Pet
Leaving a cupboard door open can be more dangerous than you think with pets in the house. There are plenty of items in your home that are much more poisonous to your pet than you may have thought. Be sure to keep these pet poisons far away your pets, some of these may...
Pet-Friendly Exercise In Los Gatos, California
It's not hard to find a reason to get outside and finding pet-friendly exercise options here in Los Gatos, California. Today, we'll make it a little easier on you. Exercising your pet is just important for you as it is for your pet. Keep yourself and your pets happy...
Are You Washing Your Pet’s Dish Enough? Probably Not.
We get the question a lot – how often should I clean my pet’s dishes? The answer may surprise you. You should wash your pet’s dishes after every single use, just as you would do for your own dishes. Most pet parents that ask us this question say that they’re okay with...
Keep Your Pets Cool During The California Summer
Another hot summer here in Los Gatos, California and we want to make sure that your pets are staying hydrated and healthy while the heat is up. These are some simple tips you can do to keep your pets cool: 1. Stay Hydrated! As a general rule, dogs needs at least one...