La Paloma Small Animal Hospital

04/04/2022

For a unique and hearty puppy treat, try baking this dog friendly ham and brie cheese hand pie! Your pup will surely give compliments to the chef with this delicious treat!

ham and brie hand pie dog treat recipe

04/01/2022

As yards are freshened up and new additions are set in place to add curb appeal to homes, be aware that some lawn and landscaping things can be dangerous hazards to our furry friends.

03/31/2022

Watch Charlie’s first surf of 2022. Look at him woofing while he rides the waves!

charlie’s excited barking all the way to the beach on the waves for his first surf of 2022. Dad and I have not been surfing for a few weeks. Don’t forget to ...

03/30/2022

It’s always a good morning when you get to enjoy BARKfest in bed!

03/29/2022

Similarly to humans, cold weather can affect your dog’s arthritic joints making them stiff and achy. To keep your pup comfortable during the winter months, follow these simple steps:

Cold temperatures can cause discomfort for arthritic dogs. Here’s how to help.

03/28/2022

Introduce your pet to exercise gradually after being less active in the winter. This will prevent exercise-related injuries as well as rebuild muscle tone and cardiovascular health.

03/28/2022

As you begin to spend more time outdoors, remember that fleas and ticks are out there too. Use preventative flea and tick care for your pets to ensure that they can happily welcome the time outside.

03/24/2022

Have you come home to find that your dog has turned your house into destruction and chaos? It is possible that your dog may be suffering from separation anxiety. However, in most cases, it is caused from boredom. Learn the differences in your pet’s behavior by reading the article below:

Many people return home to a household of destruction and mayhem, and their first assumption is that their dog suffers from acute separation anxiety. Sometimes this can be the case, but in many cases, boredom is the culprit.

03/23/2022

Regardless of how big they get, they will always be your baby.

03/22/2022

Are you celebrating your pup’s birthday soon? Give your furry friend a unique and delicious treat by making this homemade dog-friendly steak birthday cake!

How to make a DIY dog birthday steak cake. Simple yet special, and easy to adjust the cake-less cake ingredients to suit different diets.

03/21/2022

Did you know that pets can have spring allergies too? Springtime plants and pollens can cause your pet to experience increased chewing and scratching. Don’t be alarmed if a new itch develops but contact us for good measure.

03/18/2022

Knowing which springtime flowers are non-toxic for animals and opt for those instead as part of your springtime floral arrangements.