Madera Animal Hospital Blogs

Alleviating Your Pet's Itchy Skin We appreciate our furry friends and work hard to give them a happy and healthy existence as pet owners. However, seeing our cherished dogs constantly biting, scratching, or licking can be upsetting. A common problem that has a big...

The Science Behind a Cat’s Purr Cats' distinctive ability to purr has long been recognized. We can feel calm and pleased right away when we hear it. However, have you ever pondered the origin of cat purring? It turns out that this calming sound has more to it than...

How to Support Your Pet in Coping with Anxiety Our furry friends are a significant part of our lives as pet owners, and we want to give them the finest care we can. Unfortunately, anxiety may be difficult for both pets and their owners when it affects some animals....

Unleash the Fun Safely: 4 Essential Dog Park Safety Tips for Pet Owners The dog park can be a dangerous place for the unprepared, so when venturing into an off-leash play area with your canine companion, follow our tips to keep them safe. #1: Protect your dog against...

The Ultimate Guide: How to Welcome a New Cat into Your Home In honor of Adopt a Shelter Cat Month—which should be every month, in our opinion—our team wants to smooth the way for bringing a new cat into your home. Cats are sensitive creatures, and it can be stressful...

When to Seek Immediate Veterinary Care for a Limping Pet In most cases, your pet's limping can be addressed during regular veterinary hours. However, certain conditions, combined with limping, necessitate an immediate visit to the nearest emergency veterinary...

Ensuring Pet Safety During Water Activities With rising summer temperatures, you and your beloved companion may seek relief by taking a swim. However, not all dogs—or pets in general—possess innate swimming skills, so it's essential to take appropriate precautions...

Why Heartworm Prevention Is Important for Your Dog Heartworms are a type of roundworm that live in the heart, lungs, and nearby blood vessels of affected animals, causing heartworm disease, which can be fatal. Although it is treatable, heartworm infection can cause...

5 Common Animal Soft Tissue Surgeries General veterinary hospitals perform a variety of surgeries on pets. These surgeries range from routine procedures like spaying or neutering to critical life-saving surgeries. They commonly perform soft tissue surgeries and some...