An upset stomach is a leading surface level cause of dogs needing a trip to see the veterinarian, but a litany of underlying conditions running the full gamut of severity from mild to life-threatening could be responsible for their upset tummy. Today, our Santa Cruz internal medicine veterinary specialists are here to talk about the most common digestive and gastrointestinal issues in dogs.
Constipation in dogs may seem like a minor problem but it can be life-threatening depending on the cause. Here, our Santa Cruz veterinary team offers advice on what to do if your dog is constipated.
Have you been noticing your dog panting at night, even when they haven't been playing or exercising? In this blog, our Santa Cruz vets share some potential reasons why your dog may be panting excessively and when panting is cause for a trip to the vet.
You may think of your cat as just cuddly but carrying just a few extra ounces can make a big difference to your cat's overall health and longevity. In today's blog our Santa Cruz vets explain how you can tell if your cat is overweight.
You may think of your cat as just cuddly but carrying just a few extra ounces can make a big difference to your cat's overall health and longevity. In today's blog our Santa Cruz vets explain how you can tell if your cat is overweight.
For any pet emergency, you should get to a veterinarian right away. In severe emergency situations, like when your dog is bleeding, you might be required to provide first aid before they can be brought in for treatment. Here, our Santa Cruz Emergency veterinarians explain.
Even though chewing is a completely normal thing for dogs to do, you don't want them to wreck your favorite shoes or pillows. Today, our Santa Cruz vets share tips and tricks on how you can stop your dog's destructive chewing and the reasons why your pup will start to chew.
Does your pet require advanced diagnostics or treatment? If so, your primary care veterinarian can refer your cat or dog to one of our Board Certified Veterinary Specialists at Pacific & Santa Cruz Veterinary Specialists. In this blog, our Santa Cruz veterinary specialists discuss what it means to be a board-certified specialist and what they can offer.
You’ve got a new pet in the house. Time to find a vet that can provide the care they need and deserve. Our Santa Cruz veterinary specialists offer some insight on factors you may want to consider in seeking a new veterinarian for your cat or dog.
There are a number of common house and garden plants that are toxic to cats. In today's post our Santa Cruz vets list some common plants that are toxic to cats and what to do if your cat nibbles on your houseplants.
Pacific & Santa Cruz Veterinary Specialists is always accepting new patients! Our experienced vets are passionate about restoring good health to Santa Cruz companion animals. We are open 24/7 to provide your pet with care, whenever they need us.
