Millbrae Pet Hospital Veterinary Blogs

How to Identify, Treat, and Prevent Hot Spots in Pets When your pet experiences intense itching that makes their skin feel like it's on fire, they may scratch, lick, and chew so vigorously that they create what is known as a hot spot. Help your furry companion find...

What are Cranial Cruciate Ligament Tears in Pets? When observing a sports event, it is likely that you cringe when witnessing an athlete falling and grasping their knee. It is commonly known that this action often indicates a tear in the anterior cruciate ligament...

Discover Ways to Prepare For The Passing of Your Pet Losing a pet can be a challenging experience, but there are things you can do in advance to make it easier. Here are four tips to help you prepare for and manage the passing of your beloved pet.  #1: Assess your...

Keep Your Pet Safe From Lyme Disease As spring temperatures rise, parasites like ticks become more active. That's why April is the month dedicated to preventing Lyme disease in dogs. Take measures to lower the risk of your pet picking up ticks and learn to recognize...

Watch Out On Walks: Hazards to Avoid When Walking Your Pet   Celebrate Take a Walk in the Park Day with your four-legged friend on March 30, but don’t let hazards ruin a perfect day. Keep your eyes peeled for the following issues when walking your pet.   #1:...

Grief Support: How to Cope with Your Pet’s Death   Losing a pet can be as difficult as losing a family member or friend. Pets are integral members of the family, with an invaluable place in our lives. When your pet passes, processing your grief can be an...

How Dental Disease Affects Your Senior Pet’s Overall Health As your furry pal ages, they are faced with many health changes. Their vision dims, their hearing becomes muffled, and their gait becomes unsteady. They also are likely to suffer from pet dental disease,...

3 Ways to Safely Treat Your Pet on Valentine’s Day Although you show your furry friend just how much you love them every day, Valentine’s Day gives you the opportunity to shower them with even more adoration. While your pet cannot have chocolate, there are many other...

Summertime comes with a host of hazards for pets, but colder weather also brings its own dangers. As the temperature drops, watch out for the following issues that can require emergency care for your furry pal. Antifreeze toxicity in pets Antifreeze is used to keep...

If your furry friend has you worried that they might be sick with the flu, don't panic! Coughing is a common symptom of some illnesses and can be concerning, but it's important to distinguish between speculations and reality. In this blog post, we'll go over what...