by Sandia Animal Clinic | Sep 1, 2026 | Pet Care, Senior Pets
Age is not a disease, but it can bring discomfort and pain to pets, especially when accompanied by disease. Fortunately, there are several ways to provide comfort to aging cats and dogs. Recognition Bringing comfort to aging cats and dogs begins with recognizing the...
by Sandia Animal Clinic | Aug 15, 2026 | Pet Care, Pet Safety
Microchipping pets increases the chances of lost dogs and cats being reunited with their humans. August 15th is Check the Chip Day. This day is a reminder for pet parents to: Microchip pets if they aren’t already Register microchips Review and update contact...
by Sandia Animal Clinic | Aug 1, 2026 | Pet Care, Pet Safety
Dogs and cats have health concerns in common with humans ranging from serious disease and pain to smaller annoyances like allergies and dry skin. While it can be tempting to share some remedies and personal care products with pets, many of those meant for human use...
by Sandia Animal Clinic | Jul 15, 2026 | Pet Safety
July 15th is National Pet Fire Safety Day. Each year, thousands of pets die in residential fires and hundreds of thousands more are affected by residential fires. Many of these are started by pets. Prevent fires and be prepared for emergencies with these tips....
by Sandia Animal Clinic | Jul 1, 2026 | Pet Care, Veterinarian Visits
When your pet comes home from surgery, proper post-surgery care is essential to a successful recovery. While each pet is unique and each surgery has specific circumstances, these guidelines help limit pain and complications to ensure the quickest, easiest recovery...