Unfortunately, pets have much shorter lifespans than humans, and saying goodbye to your four-legged family member is extremely difficult. Our team at Walnut Creek Veterinary Hospital wants to help by providing do’s and don’ts to prolong your pet’s life. DO spay or neuter your pet Spay and neuter procedures not only help control the pet [...]
Having to wait a long time to schedule a veterinary appointment for your pet is annoying, but veterinarians across the country are overloaded at the moment. Our team at Walnut Creek Veterinary Hospital wants to explain why your wait times have been longer than usual, to help you understand our predicament. #1: COVID-19 decreased our [...]
Woof Woof! Hello there! I’m Lucky the labrador, and I’m here to tell you about the time I had heartworm disease. Now, you don’t need to feel sorry for me—well, you can feel a little sorry, if that means you’ll give me extra treats—because my pals at Walnut Creek Vet Hospital took great care of [...]
Sometimes healthy pets cough as a natural response to an irritant inside the respiratory tract, but some causes can be serious for pets. Our team at Walnut Creek Veterinary Hospital wants to provide information about what causes pets to cough, and when you should be concerned. The coughing dog If your pet coughs but otherwise [...]
