When your pet isn’t eating, it’s important to get to the bottom of the situation, determine the underlying cause, and address the problem to avoid nutritional deficiencies and potential secondary health concerns.

When there’s an itchy pet in the household, no one can relax or get any rest – especially not your irritated pet. Read on to find out why your pet might be scratching more than usual.

Canine parvovirus is one of the vaccinations that every puppy should receive. Failing to vaccinate your puppy or having your dog improperly vaccinated puts them at risk of contracting this dangerous disease.

Foxtail seeds can get stuck in dogs’ fur, between their toes, in their ears, up their noses, in and around their mouths, and even on their eyelids. Left unattended, errant foxtails stuck to a dog can cause serious damage.

With the August 21st solar eclipse soon approaching we are told not to look at it without special glasses. This is because the sun sends powerful UV rays towards the earth which are most powerful when looking directly at the sun, on any day, not just during the eclipse. The UV…

Summer Parasites that “bug” Your Pet and Advice from Your Vet in Chula Vista! Fun& sun but for your pet it is parasite season. Fleas – When a flea gets on your pet, it bites your pet every 10 minutes. Depending on the product, the topical flea medication takes 45min…

HEAT can kill your pet Summer…Beach, barbecues, errands, and shopping for barbecues, fun. Taking your pet with you seems like a good Idea and companion on the errands. Look harder at the stats. Point 1; did you know that a parked car outside at 78.F will get to 100-120.F in…

Pacific Pet Hospital in Chula Vista, Ca discuses Fleas, Ticks and Worm medications. The daunting challenge for owners of what products to use to protect their pets from fleas, ticks, and worms. Here is the vast array of products ; Dogs; K-9 Advantix 11, Advantage Multi, Advantage, Vectra 3D, Comfortis,…