Our Blog

If you’ve ever noticed your dog trembling, it’s natural to feel concerned. While some causes of dog shaking are relatively harmless, others may signal an underlying health issue that requires veterinary attention. Understanding the possible reasons behind this behavior can help you determine when it’s time to seek professional care. 

At East Sacramento Veterinary Center in Sacramento, CA, we’re here to help pet owners recognize potential warning signs and keep their companions healthy and comfortable.

Summer is prime time for happy dogs and questionable decisions. Swimming in lakes? Excellent. Rolling in mystery grass? Of course. Frolicking in the heat and humidity is fun for our furry family members, but it’s also the ideal setup for ear problems, which is why at East Sacramento Veterinary Center, we typically see a spike in canine ear infections during the summer months.

A day at the lake can feel like the ultimate swim party for our water-loving canine companions, but occasionally, the aftereffects are … less festive. If you witness a bout of dog diarrhea after swimming, our team is here to answer the question, Why? 

Few things are more unsettling for feline lovers than seeing cat hair loss patches where soft, full fur used to be. Whether it’s a small thinning spot or more widespread balding, changes in your cat’s coat can be a sign that something deeper is going on.

While occasional shedding is completely normal, persistent or patchy hair loss—also known as alopecia in cats—is not. In this blog, our team gets to the root of cat hair loss patches so you can help protect your furry family member’s crowning glory.

It’s a familiar and slightly frantic scene. Your dog wanders into the yard, nibbles a mouthful of grass, then, moments later, vomits it all back up. If you have ever wondered about your dog eating grass and vomiting, you are certainly not alone.

While it can look alarming, this behavior is common. The key is knowing when it’s a passing quirk, or when it signals something more significant. In this blog, our team at East Sacramento Veterinary Center gets to the bottom of stomach upset in dogs, so you know when to simply sidestep the mess and when to call the vet.

Sometimes the first sign that something is off isn’t dramatic at all. It’s a subtle head tilt in your dog or cat, or some wobbly steps. Pets can’t tell us when the room feels like it’s spinning, but changes in posture and balance often speak volumes. At East Sacramento Veterinary Center, we regularly help pet parents understand what these signs mean and when they point to vestibular disease in pets.

In many cases, these symptoms point to vestibular disease in pets, a condition that affects balance and spatial orientation. While the signs can look dramatic, understanding what’s happening can help you move forward with confidence and calm.

Seeing your pet have a seizure can be terrifying. One moment everything seems normal, and the next your dog or cat is disoriented, twitching, or completely unresponsive. While seizures are more common than many pet owners realize, they’re still an emergency that deserves attention. 

At East Sacramento Veterinary Center, we believe understanding what’s happening and knowing when timing truly matters can make all the difference for your pet’s health and long-term comfort.

With all the other to-dos in your life—like keeping your home clean, feeding the family, or working every day—cleaning a dirty dog bed can seem like a low priority. 

But the truth is that a dirty bed can harbor a whole lot more than a little bit of fur and some muddy paw prints. Over time, it can become a breeding ground for fleas, bacteria, and even allergens that affect both you and your pet. 

Regular washing is key to maintaining a healthy home environment and preventing zoonotic diseases—the ones that can spread between animals and humans. 

Here’s what the team at East Sacramento Veterinary Center wants you to know about the importance of keeping the dog bed clean. 

If you love to have a clean, fresh home and you love being a pet parent, it can be hard to find the balance between those extremes. Pets aren’t known for their, um, cleanliness. Especially pets that haven’t been housetrained yet, or pets that have fur, or pets that have paws…you get the idea. 

With the right tools, your house can stay clean, even if it’s not exactly tidy. Who needs tidy, anyway? Here are four tips the East Sacramento Veterinary Center wants to share to help keep your house clean(ish). 

Autumn leaves, tennis balls, belly rubs—and trillions of microbes? Your dog’s gut might not be the first thing on your mind when it comes to their health, but it plays a bigger role than most pet parents realize. At East Sacramento Veterinary Center, we’re all about helping your pup thrive from the inside out, and gut health is a big piece of the puzzle. So, what exactly is the gut microbiome in dogs, and why does it matter? Let’s take a closer look.