by Sandia Animal Clinic | Sep 1, 2024 | Pet adoption, Pet Care
One of the most important things people can do to keep pets healthy and happy for as long as possible is to get their routine wellness exams. Wellness exams allow veterinarians to assess the state of a pet’s health, identify issues as early as possible, and work to...
by Sandia Animal Clinic | May 1, 2021 | Pet adoption, Pet Care
Physical ailments aren’t the only concerns regarding elderly pets. Much like humans, pets become vulnerable to cognitive dysfunction as they age. Memories, thought processes, awareness, and some physical capabilities decline in sharpness. Cognitive dysfunction...
by Sandia Animal Clinic | Apr 1, 2021 | Pet adoption, Pet Care
When you live with cats, you’ll likely deal with hairballs at some point. In fact, there’s even a day dedicated to them. The last Friday in April is National Hairball Awareness Day. Here’s everything you never knew you needed to know about hairballs. What Causes...
by Sandia Animal Clinic | Sep 1, 2020 | Pet adoption, Pet Care
Digestive upset results from many ailments, some worse than others. Giardiasis is one illness that can range from mild and nearly imperceptible to deadly. It’s commonality, ease of transmission, and ability to sicken make this an especially nasty sickness. Giardia...
by Sandia Animal Clinic | Jun 1, 2020 | Pet adoption, Pet Care
June is American Humane’s Adopt-a-Cat-Month and the ASPCA’s Adopt a Shelter Cat Month. It’s also the middle of kitten season, during which many felines enter shelters across the country. It may be the perfect time to adopt, but information is crucial in making a...
