Brochure Fleas (Pulgas) Important information * Fleas can transmit tapeworms that can spread between people and animals! * You might not see any fleas, but your pet should still be on flea prevention. * They can live in the environment and in your home such as your carpet, furniture and your pet's bedding. * They
Heartworm ¿Gusano del Corazón? ¿Ha oído hablar de la enfermedad del gusano del corazón? ¿Fue en la oficina del veterinario y su veterinario dijo que era muy importante, pero no lo explicó bien? La enfermedad del gusano del corazón es una condición grave y potencialmente mortal que afecta principalmente a los perros, aunque ocasionalmente
Behind The Scenes Welcome to Behind the Scenes 0:00 /3:00 1× Vetspacito has had quite a journey over the past two years. We've done quite a lot (although sometimes it's hard to appreciate how much we've done). We've networked. We've taught. We've filmed. We
Emergency The Top 10 Emergency Conditions to Look Out For (Spanish)❗️ Emergencies can happen at any moment. It can be very scary and stressful to see your pet having an emergency, but here is some information on some common emergency conditions to look out for in dogs and cats. This list is not necessarily in order of importance. If your pet
Heartworm Disease Heartworms (los gusanos del corazón) can cause terrible life-threatening disease! These videos help educate your clients on the prevalence, importance, and severity of this disease. Our videos go over heartworm disease: 1. Basics (including how it is spread, severity, health effects) 2. Testing 3. Risks 4. Prevention 5. Treatment Heartworm
Preventative Care Preventative care (cuidado preventivo) is very important for preventing diseases! The risk of many types of diseases and hardships can be prevented with a few simple steps. Our videos go over: 1. Basics of preventative care 2. Vaccines 3. Deworming and fecal exams 4. Microchip 5. Flea prevention Introduction to
Dentistry Oral care and dental cleanings (cepillado dental) are very important for pet health in dogs and cats! Our videos go over: 1. The importance of dental cleaning 2. Anesthesia for dental cleanings 3. Signs your pet needs a dental cleaning 4. Importance of dental radiographs 5. Tooth brushing The Importance
Spaying and Neutering Spaying and neutering (esterilización y castración) is very important for preventing diseases and helping pets live their best life! Our videos go over: 1. Basics of spaying and neutering 2. Anesthesia risks and information 3. Behavioral benefits of spaying and neutering 4. When to spay/neuter 5. How spaying reduces
Español ¿Perro con picazón? Las 7 preguntas principales para hacer. ¡No es divertido estar con picazón todo el día! Claro, los perros se rascan un poco normalmente, pero cuando están perdiendo mucho pelo o haciéndose sangrar, eso no es normal. ¡Aquí están las 7 cosas principales a considerar si su perro tiene mucha picazón! 1. ¿Está tomando medicación contra pulgas?
Dermatology Itchy Dog? Top 7 Questions to Ask It’s no fun to itch all day! Sure, dogs itch a little normally, but when they are losing a lot of hair or making themselves bleed, that is not normal. Here are the top 7 things to consider if your dog is super itchy! 1. Are they on flea
Español ¿Por qué mi perro tiene orejas malolientes? Esto puede sonar extraño, ¿pero has olido las orejas de tu perro últimamente? ¿Huelen mal? Por supuesto, los perros tienen su propio olor natural, pero tener orejas malolientes no es normal y podría indicar una posible infección. Este artículo hablará sobre lo básico en el cuidado de la salud de
Preventative Care ¿Necesita mi perro una prueba de los gusanos del corazón? ¿Tu veterinario te dijo que tu perro necesita una prueba para el gusano del corazón? ¿Eso te pareció lógico, o simplemente parecía otro gasto más en una visita al veterinario ya de por sí costosa? El gusano del corazón es grave pero generalmente no es bien entendido por los dueños
Behind The Scenes Featured The Vetspacito Story "Is that really the name of your business?" 😂 I've heard this question in one form or another many times. While the name might be a bit of a joke, we are very serious about our mission of bringing better vet care to more pets. Initial Setbacks
Dermatology Why Does My Dog Have Stinky Ears? This may sound weird, but have you smelled your dog's ears lately? Did it smell bad? Of course, dogs have their own natural smell, but having stinky ears is not normal, and could indicate a potential infection. This article will talk about the basics of caring for your
Behavior I Can't Leave My Dog! Separation Anxiety in Dogs "He goes crazy if I even walk out of the room!" Does this sound like you? "Why does my dog get so anxious when I leave?" If you've ever wondered this, you're not alone. Separation anxiety is a common issue that many
Heartworm What is Heartworm Disease? Have you heard of heartworm disease? Was it at the vet office and your vet said it was really important but didn't really explain it well? Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially deadly condition primarily affecting dogs, though it can occasionally affect cats. It is caused by
Diseases Can Dogs Get Sick From Humans? Understanding the Risks "Can I get my dog sick?" If you've ever asked this, don't worry, you're not alone. As a veterinarian, I've heard multiple people get concerned about things that might potentially make their dog sick. This story highlights a frequent question
Diet Best Pet Food Recommended by Vets "My dog eats steak every week." Wow, I thought, your dog eats better than I do! While I usually do not recommend feeding steak to your dog every week (likely to lead to obesity and other issues), it seems like there are a million different pet diets out
Community Why It's Hard to Find a Vet Near Me: Understanding the Challenges I remember talking to a pet owner who managed to get an appointment at the clinic where I was working. They were incredibly grateful because the emergency vet wait time was going to be 5-6 hours. Wow! This story is sadly not uncommon and highlights the widespread issue pet owners
Community Why It's Hard to Find a Low-Cost or Free Vet Near Me "Is there a free vet near me?" If you've ever asked this question, you're not alone. Many pet owners face challenges in finding affordable veterinary care. As a veterinarian, I've seen many times where people are simply shocked at the price of
Preventative Care Does My Dog Need a Heartworm Test? Did your vet tell you your dog needs a heartworm test? Did that make sense to you, or did it just seem like another expense at an already expensive vet visit? Heartworm is serious but usually not well understood by pet parents. This article addresses one of the most common
