Kidney disease is one of the most common health conditions affecting cats, especially as they age. Because cats are masters at hiding illness, kidney disease often progresses quietly until it reaches more advanced stages. Understanding the early signs, causes, and treatment options can make a meaningful difference in your cat’s comfort, quality of life, and longevity.

Your veterinarian most likely recommends a heartworm preventative for your dog at your annual preventive care visit. So why the push? Why is heartworm prevention a key component of maintaining your pet’s health? Here are some specifics on heartworms and why giving your dog that monthly dose is important.

For this month’s article, we polled our technicians to see what are some commonly asked questions they get from pet owners. One of the questions they get asked a lot is: how much should I be feeding my pet...

Why is snail bait bad for dogs? 

Librela is an antibody treatment that addresses a primary cause of Osteoarthritis (OA) pain in dogs. It helps mitigate pain signals, enhancing mobility and playfulness in your dog. By diminishing OA pain, Librela increases your dog's physical activity and overall well-being.

After rains, the East Bay hills come alive with mushrooms. Sprouting in an array of dazzling colors, these fungal fruit bodies can be beautiful – but some of them are deadly poisonous.

Last spring, I was hiking with my dog, and we encountered a rattlesnake. What can I do to protect my dog from rattlesnakes? What should I do if a rattlesnake bites my dog?

It may be "sweet" of you to buy your loved one some chocolate but keep it out of reach from your pet!

February is dental month at Amador Valley Veterinary Center! Ever wonder what we look for when we ask your pet to say “ahhhh”? Below, I will go over some of the more common things that affect the teeth of cats and dogs.

As Valentine's Day approaches, it's the perfect time to extend traditional notions of affection beyond our romantic relationships. While interspecies cards decorated with red hearts might be a stretch, dogs nonetheless display behaviors and social bonding indicative of far greater emotional awareness than many assume. But how do you know if your message of love is getting through to your dog?