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The summer weather is upon us and our pets are feeling the heat. Here are three different ways you can keep your furry companion cool.   #1: Fit your dog with a cooling vest Unlike cooling pads, cooling vests can go with your pet while they’re exercising and...

Did you know that June is National Foster a Pet Month? If you are thinking about fostering a pet this month, be sure to ask yourself these questions before applying to be a pet foster parent.   Question: Will my current pet accept a new pet? Answer: Although you...

Your feline friend may enjoy staring out at nature from inside the house. But, without properly enriched indoor environments, cats become increasingly bored and are likely to gain unhealthy amounts of weight. Our team has put together this list of five easy ways that...

After a lifetime of love and unwavering devotion, you want to show your beloved pet the same care and attention they have shown you. Senior pets still have so much to give, so follow these three tips from our team at Mission Valley Pet Clinic to make the most of their...

You can likely tell when your pooch is happy, but what about when they’re anxious? Our team at Mission Valley Pet Clinic wants to help you learn how to spot potential anxiety signs in your dog so you can help them get the support they need.    Anxiety signs in dogs...

If your pet requires emergency surgery or develops a life-threatening illness, treatment can come with a hefty price tag. If you are contemplating getting health insurance for your furry friend, here are some important benefits to consider.   #1: Pet health...

You probably already know how important it is to protect your pet against heartworm. But our team wants to make sure you have all the facts by debunking the most common heartworm myths.   Myth: Only dogs get heartworms Truth: Heartworms can infect any mammal,...

March is National Pet Poison Prevention Month, but our team at Mission Valley Pet Clinic knows it's important for pet owners to know the steps to take if your pet consumes a potentially toxic substance every month. First, don’t panic, and then follow these...

One important part of caring for your pet is cleaning their ears! If your pet is an allergy sufferer, they may even need their ears cleaned at least once a week to help prevent allergy-related ear infections. Follow our team's six simple steps for cleaning your pet's...

If only your pet could talk. If only your pet could tell a stranger who finds him on the street his name and where he lives, and who his owners are. But your pet can’t talk, and he can’t tell anyone where he lives if he becomes lost.    Lost pet statistics More...