Archive for the ‘Pet Health & Wellness’ Category
Wednesday, April 5th, 2023
Your cat is a playful, pouncing ball of energy, and she always licks her food dish clean, so she must be getting plenty of nutrients, right? Not necessarily. A feline fed a low-quality diet on the daily will likely develop health issues down the road, even if she seems perfectly fine today.
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Tags: digestible protein for cats, high protein diet cats kidney failure
Posted in Exercise Nutrition & Obesity, Pet Health & Wellness, The Cat's Meow | Comments Off on Benefits of a Quality Protein Diet for Cats
Thursday, February 2nd, 2023
According to the ASPCA, approximately 6.3 million companion animals enter shelters every year in the United States, but this number doesn’t account for the animals that are left out in the streets, or passed from home to home. There are simply too many animals and not enough households able to care for them.
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Tags: benefits of neutering your dog, benefits of spaying a cat, benefits of spaying and neutering, benefits of spaying your dog, cancer in cats, cancer in dogs, why you should spay/neuter your pet
Posted in Pet Adoption & Rescue, Pet Health & Wellness, Reproductive Health | Comments Off on February is Spay and Neuter Awareness Month
Friday, January 6th, 2023
When it comes to finding the right veterinary hospital, many pet owners depend on recommendations from friends or relatives. And while this can lead to great results, less than a quarter of all animal hospitals in the U.S. and Canada voluntarily agree to the highest standards of care established by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). This means that a vast majority of clinics and hospitals do not follow strict protocols and procedures designed to achieve the best possible health outcomes. We are proud of our AAHA accreditation for many reasons, and the confidence it provides pet owners ranks pretty high.
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Tags: aaha accredited veterinarian near me, pet hospital, pet veterinary clinic
Posted in For The Dogs, Pet Health & Wellness, Puppies & Kittens, The Cat's Meow, The Surgical Suite, You & Your Pet | Comments Off on What an AAHA Accreditation Means For Your Pet
Tuesday, December 6th, 2022
When it comes to pain management for dogs, Berkeley Veterinary Center is all ears. Anything that could possibly help (wo)man’s best friend be a little more comfortable can’t be bad, right? When it comes to CBD for dogs, it can be hard to know if it is a valid treatment option or a waste of money. Keep reading to learn about whether CBD is safe for pain management for dogs or if you should keep looking.
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Tags: cbd for dogs, dogs with arthritis, inflammation in dogs, pain management for dogs
Posted in For The Dogs, Pet Health & Wellness, Pet Safety | Comments Off on CBD for Dogs: Safe or Hard Pass?
Thursday, November 3rd, 2022
If you have cats, you have cat hair—everywhere! And while it’s normal to spot fur tumbleweeds rolling across the floor, there are times when those tufts can signal a potential problem.
Berkeley Veterinary Center is a Certified Cat Friendly practice, and we pride ourselves on providing exceptional, compassionate care that addresses the unique needs of cats. We want our cat parents to know that your cat’s coat can occasionally offer helpful clues. Read on for reasons why your vacuum might be filling up with fur faster than usual.
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Tags: allergies in cats, anxiety in cats, cat shedding season, common feline skin diseases, pet dander
Posted in Pet Grooming & Style, Pet Health & Wellness, The Cat's Meow | Comments Off on Feline Health: Is My Cat Shedding Too Much Hair?
Monday, October 10th, 2022
Rabies is a terrible and scary disease that should not be taken lightly. As a pet owner, is important to understand how rabies affects you and your pet. Read on to find out more about rabies.
What is Rabies?
Rabies is a viral infection that travels up the spinal cord to the brain and then starts to replicate in the salivary glands. It is zoonotic disease, which means it can spread from animals to humans. Once clinical signs appear, the disease is almost always fatal. Unvaccinated cats and dogs are highly at risk for contracting rabies.
Is My Pet At Risk For Contracting Rabies?
Yes. Any warm-blooded mammal is at risk and that includes your pet. Even if your pet is mostly or strictly indoors, they are at risk of contracting rabies by infected animals that are able to enter the home and yard such as bats, squirrels, skunks, and raccoons. While a fenced in yard keeps your pet from wandering, it is not an effective means of keeping wildlife out. It is always safe to assume that every pet is at risk for contracting rabies.
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Tags: cat bites, dog bites, rabies in cats, rabies in dogs, unvaccinated cats, unvaccinated dog
Posted in Pet Health & Wellness | Comments Off on Rabies 101: What Every Pet Owner Should Know
Thursday, September 8th, 2022
While regular grooming is important to keep your pet smelling and looking nice, it also has many added health benefits! Regular bathing also allows your or your grooming team the opportunity to look over your pet’s coat and body, which can be a great preventive measure for catching other skin or health issues. The team at Berkeley Veterinary Center put together this guide to teach pet owners the importance of grooming, so you can see just how it affects your pet’s health.
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Tags: cat bath, cat fur, dog grooming, flea and tick prevention, trim cat's nails, trim dog's nails
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Tuesday, August 2nd, 2022
If you know the team at Berkeley Veterinary Center, you probably already know how dedicated we are to bringing the best in veterinary medicine to you and your family. Besides being AAHA accredited, did you know that our practice is also Fear Free Certified? While that may sound impressive, you might be asking yourself “what does Fear Free Certified mean?” Well, look no further for an explanation as to why it’s important and what it means to you and your four-legged friends.
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Tags: Fear free certified, gentle control techniques, pet comfort, what does fear certfied mean
Posted in For The Dogs, Pet Health & Wellness, The Cat's Meow | Comments Off on Fear Free Certified: What Does it Mean for You and Your Pet?
Thursday, June 9th, 2022
Elegant, discerning, and quietly mischievous, cats pack a lot of personality into their tiny bodies—and we simply can’t get enough! At Berkeley Veterinary Center, we love cats, and we pride ourselves on being a Certified Cat Friendly practice. We understand and respect the unique needs of cats, and we provide customized feline medicine. Why all the fuss over specialized cat care? Because cats are not small dogs.
If you’re new to cat ownership, or you’re simply wondering if your tabby and your terrier can share food, read on for some differences beyond size between cats and dogs.
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Tags: Cat Care, feline illnesses, feline vet care
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