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With the summer weather upon us, you are probably excited about the fun activities you can do with your furry friend. However, it's important to make sure they stay cool. Here are three ways to help them beat the summer heat.   #1: Fit your dog with a cooling...

With explosions going off overhead, fire and gastrointestinal hazards lurking around delicious-smelling foods, and sizzling hot weather, your furry pal can encounter many dangers this Fourth of July. Here are our team's tips to have a pet-friendly celebration.  ...

If you have an indoor cat, it is important to keep them entertained! Enrichment is important to keep your feline friend active and mentally stimulated.   But how should you enrich your indoor cat’s environment? Here are five ideas:   Train your cat—yes, cats...

Our pets, as happy as they can be, are also susceptible to experiencing symptoms of anxiety. They may not express anxiety the same way we do, so the team at Poway Animal Hospital wants to help you learn how to spot the signs. Here's how.    Anxiety signs in dogs...

Many pet owners are aware of the importance of microchips, but there is still lots of confusion around these helpful devices. Our team has debunked some common microchipping myths.    Myth: My pet needs to be sedated for a microchip Truth: Although we may...

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 Poway Veterinary Hospital to make the most of their...

While your pet may be excited for the warmer weather, this also means they are at an increased risk of coming into contact with ticks. Unfortunately, this means that they may also be exposed to Lyme disease.    How can my dog get Lyme? Lyme disease is a...

When you head out the door, you want to keep your furry friend entertained so you will toss them a chew toy. But, some chew toys can be dangerous for your pet’s teeth and gastrointestinal tract. Our team has put together a list of chew toys that are safe and unsafe...

March is National Pet Poison Prevention Month, so we at Poway Animal Hospital would like you to brush up on the steps to take if your furry pal has been in contact with a potentially toxic substance. First, don’t panic, and then follow these step-by-step instructions....

Poison Prevention Week is March 19 – 25, so we at Poway Animal Hospital would like to remind you of some items you probably have sitting around your home that could prove to be poisonous to your beloved companion.  Drugs. Have a headache? Pop a Tylenol. But, if your...