Blog
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Jan 05 2023
Is Your Pet Protected Against Heartworm Disease?
Did you know that when mosquitoes are active, they can cause more than just itchy bites? Heartworms, which are transmitted by mosquitoes, pose a year-round risk to dogs and cats…
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Dec 16 2022
Pancreatitis in Pets: Be Careful Which Foods You Share with Your Pet
As the seasonal schedule of holiday parties get underway, sharing food with family and friends is tradition. And while it’s tempting to share with our pets, it’s not a good idea…
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Dec 01 2022
Help! My cat can’t pee!
A young adult male cat arrives at the hospital in extreme pain because he can’t empty his bladder. This is an all-too-common emergency in veterinary practice. These obstructed or “blocked”…
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Nov 16 2022
Diabetes: More than just a sugar problem
If your pet seems to always be at the water bowl or begging to relieve themselves more than normal, diabetes may be a concern. What does it mean to be…
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Nov 03 2022
Cruciate Ligament Injury in Dogs: What a Pain in the Knee
Dogs can suffer from a painful knee injury if their cruciate ligament tears or ruptures. This will lead to osteoarthritis (OA). A cruciate ligament injury that isn’t treated may become…
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Sep 30 2022
Obesity: The preventable epidemic
Did you know that more than half of pets in the United States are overweight or obese? This is up from just over 30% in 2013! That’s not good news,…
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Sep 09 2022
How to Recognize and Prevent Heatstroke in Your Pet
When it’s hot outside, our pets are at higher risk for heatstroke, which is a serious, potentially life-threatening condition. So, what causes this medical emergency in pets, and more important,…
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Mar 07 2022
Pet Dental Health: Dogs and Cats Need Dental Care Too!
Dental care plays an important role in your pet’s overall health, so we’re sharing some important information about why we make pet dental care a priority at Mt. Shasta Animal…
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Mar 07 2022
Fleas and Ticks: Not Just Irritating Pests
This time of year, we start thinking more about parasites like fleas and ticks infesting our pets. These parasites become a greater threat as the weather starts to warm up,…
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Jan 18 2022
Pet Insurance: Get Peace of Mind for Your Pet’s Veterinary Care
If something unexpected happens to your pet, are you prepared to pay for the cost of services out of pocket? If you don’t have money set aside in an emergency…
