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Tips for Enrichment for Indoor Cats
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...
3 Simple Ways to Show Your Senior Pet Some Love
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...
Does Your Dog Have Anxiety?
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...
Does Your Pet Need Health Insurance?
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...
Common Myths About Heartworm
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,...
Steps to Take if Your Pet Ate a Poison
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...
How to Clean Your Pet’s Ears in 6 Steps
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...
Why You Need to Microchip Your Pets
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...
Persistent Deciduous Teeth Problems in Pets
If your pet has baby teeth that haven’t fallen out, despite the adult teeth pushing their way through, these baby teeth can cause problems. Persistent deciduous teeth, or baby teeth that refuse to fall out, can lead to many difficulties with your pet’s permanent...