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How often should I take my cat to the vet?

How often should I take my cat to the vet?

Because you love your feline friend, you want to make sure you do everything in your power to make sure they get to stay happy and healthy their whole life. Today, our vets in Walnut Creek share how often you should be bringing your cat to the vet for a wellness exam and their routine preventive care.

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10 Best Guard Dogs for Families

10 Best Guard Dogs for Families

Here, our Walnut Creek vets discuss the best guard dogs for families, that could be both protective and lovable family pets.

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What kinds of fruit are safe for my dog to eat?

What kinds of fruit are safe for my dog to eat?

Fruit can make a tasty treat for your pooch, however, not all fruit is good for them to eat. In this blog, our vets at Ygnacio Animal Hospital in Walnut Creek discuss the types of fruits your dog can eat safely.

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Is My Cat Overweight? Signs & Symptoms

Is My Cat Overweight? Signs & Symptoms

Even if you think the extra pounds on your kitty makes them extra fun to cuddle, the truth is even just a couple of pounds of excess weight can have a negative effect on your feline companion's long-term health. In this blog, our knowledgeable Walnut Creek vets share some ways you can tell if your kitty is overweight, the possible causes of cat weight gain, and how you can help them get back down to a healthy size.

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Dog Chewing Problems: Why They Chew and How to Stop Them

Dog Chewing Problems: Why They Chew and How to Stop Them

Does your dog have a chewing problem? If so, our Walnut Creek vets can help. Here we discuss some of the common reasons why dogs chew and how you can help them stop them from chewing.

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Veterinary Qualifications in the United States

Veterinary Qualifications in the United States

You love your pet, right? It only follows then that you want to make sure you'll love their vet too! In today's post, our Walnut Creek vets outline the qualifications veterinarians need to practice medicine in the United States.

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Heartworm in Pets: A Silent Threat

Heartworm in Pets: A Silent Threat

Heartworm disease is a serious condition that can result in heart failure, severe lung disease, damage to other organs, and even death. Pets in Walnut Creek are at risk of contracting the disease, which is typically found in cats, dogs, and ferrets. Today, our vets explain why prevention is the only viable strategy for combating these parasites.

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Protecting your Animal and Human Family from Ticks

Protecting your Animal and Human Family from Ticks

Because ticks can spread a number of serious diseases they bring with them a danger that greatly outsized their small stature. In this post, our Walnut Creek vets explain how these external parasites thrive, what signs indicate a tick bite may have occurred, and how to keep the pests away from your animal and human family. 

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Lyme Disease FAQ

Lyme Disease FAQ

Lyme disease bears the dubious distinction as one of the most common tick-transmitted diseases in the world. In this post, our Walnut Creek vets answer questions about Lyme disease - about both its symptoms and how it is treated.

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The Benefits of Annual Fecal Exams

The Benefits of Annual Fecal Exams

Getting yearly fecal exams at your vet's office is the best way to keep your pet and your family safe from intestinal parasites. Annual fecals give your Walnut Creek vet a chance to check for intestinal parasites before more serious conditions arise. 

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