Alta Vista Animal Hospital’s Blog
3 Stress-Free Senior Pet Exercises
As your furry pal grows older, regular exercise is critical to help them maintain healthy muscle mass and body condition. However, the same activities your pet enjoyed when they were younger can create too much stress on aching joints and stiff muscles. Change your...
The Most Common Holiday Pet Hazards
As the year draws to a close, holiday celebrations are still in full swing. But the additional activity and stress present the perfect opportunity for your pet to get into trouble, so keep an eye out for the following holiday pet hazards. #1: Delicious food is...
Ways To Keep Your Pet Entertained This Winter
When the weather outside becomes too cold and snowy, it can be tough to find ways to entertain your pet indoors. Spice up their exercise routine with the following fun interactive games and toys to help your furry pal beat the winter blues. #1: Create a wish list for...
How to Make a Thanksgiving Plate for Your Pet
An overloaded table filled with your favorite dishes is one of Thanksgiving’s highlights. While you are drooling over a heaping plate, so is your pet. However, many popular Thanksgiving foods are dangerous for pets. Let your pet join the feast by preparing a special,...
How to Spot Pet Diabetes
November is National Pet Diabetes Month, a month dedicated to educating pet owners on the signs and management of this endocrine disorder. By learning how to spot the following signs of pet diabetes, you can help them get the treatment they need to provide the best...
Follow These Tips to Prevent Pet Obesity
National Pet Obesity Awareness Day falls on October 12, but you should pay attention to your pet’s weight all year long. More than half of the nation’s cats and dogs are considered overweight or obese, which can lead to serious health issues. Overweight pets are at an...
5 Halloween Pet Safety Tips
As October 31 approaches, you may be planning all sorts of spooky activities to celebrate Halloween. If you include your pet in the festivities, ensure you do so safely by following our team’s top five Halloween pet safety tips. #1: Avoid sharing candy bags with your...
Wash Your Pet’s Dishes After Every Single Use, Seriously
How often do you wash your pet's dishes? Be honest! Unless your answer is "after every single use", you aren't washing them enough. With that being said, we aren't here to be the "wash your pet's dish" police but we do want to keep them happy and healthy! Would you...
Free Trial Of Trupanion Pet Insurance
Alta Vista Animal Hospital and Trupanion are offering our clients a 30 day Pet Health Insurance trial. The information below explains everything you need to know about Trupanion’s Certificate Program. HOW TO GET STARTED WITH YOUR FREE TRIAL: Call in and set up an...