Now that summer is really heating up, it's important to adjust your furry friend's summer grooming habits to help them adapt to the rising temperatures. Believe it or not, shaving your pet down to the skin could actually be more harmful than beneficial, depending on...

Summer is such a fun season to spend with your four-legged friend. While there are many great activities to do outdoors, your pet could also be at risk of heatstroke when the temperature is high. Instead of keeping your pet indoors to prevent this, there are some...

The weather is warming up, and we know your pup is itching to get back to the park, but you should know the dangers. Here are three potential hazards of dog parks.   #1: Canine interactions are not supervised by professionals at dog parks One of the most common...

Your furry friend's eye health is just as important as your own. In order to best care for your pet, it is smart to know what common eye diseases there are and what signs they could be showing already!     What are common eye problems in pets? Pets can suffer...

Looking for a tasty new treat for your furry friends? While we’re often told to avoid giving our dogs human food, there are some human foods that make great treats for our canine companions. Here are some of the healthiest options:   Carrots — Naturally sweet and...

Most cats do not enjoy being taken from their comfortable environment, placed in a carrier, and hauled off to the veterinarian, where strangers poke and prod them, dogs want to sniff them, and the smells of unknown cats fill the air. Since we can’t communicate to our...

Doggy Dementia: Cognitive Dysfunction Signs in Pets As pets age, they can suffer from impaired mental function, similar to elderly people with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Many of the signs associated with cognitive dysfunction in pets are chalked up to old age. However,...

Missing No More: How a Microchip Can Reunite You and Your Pet August 15 is Check the Chip Day for pets with microchips. Each year, our team at Tarzana Pet Clinic encourages pet owners to stop by so we can quickly scan their pet’s microchip to ensure it hasn’t migrated...

Fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes are hardy pests that enjoy warmer temperatures. Keep these pesky blood-suckers from feasting on your pet and transmitting potentially life-threatening diseases with these three tips. #1: Keep your pet on year-round parasite prevention This...

Summer brings on the heat, especially here in the San Fernando Valley. Warmer temperatures can be a silent danger for pets, who can't tell us if they are too warm. They can be seemingly fine one moment but then collapse from heat exhaustion the next. Keep a cool head...