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Dog owners know that their pets can have some pretty odd habits. From the evening zoomie sessions to raiding the cat box, dogs do dog things. It is only natural, though, to wonder why they do the things that they do. At East Sacramento Veterinary Center, though, one of the more common dog behavior questions we get is why a dog is eating grass. Let’s delve into grass ingestion in dogs a little bit.

Did you know that pets suffer from dental problems just like people do? East Sacramento Veterinary Center is a huge advocate for the importance of pet dental health care. We feel that understanding pet gum disease and dental problems is important for all pet owners.

A condition that sounds exactly like you might expect, reverse sneezes are nothing to, well, sneeze at. In fact, pet reverse sneezing can occur so suddenly and without obvious cause that witnessing a pet go through this can be utterly frightening. There are many possible reasons why pets experience this phenomenon. Luckily, there are an equal amount of remedies and prevention strategies for pet reverse sneezing. 

Bad breath is one signal that pet owners should never ignore or accept as normal. Aside from the repellent quality of halitosis, it is directly linked to gingivitis, the first stage of periodontal disease. It’s also worth mentioning that this stage is the only time that periodontal disease can be stopped in its tracks. Left alone, this common, yet aggressive disease can eventually cause unnecessary suffering, tooth loss, and even systemic illness.  

Providing nutritious pet meals that meet your pet’s changing needs as she ages plays an important role in your pet’s overall wellness. But the overwhelming array of pet food choices brimming with buzzwords like “super-premium” and “human-grade” can make proper pet nutrition complicated. We can help! Read on for tips on choosing a balanced pet diet and mindful pet eating to help your pet live a longer, healthier life:

Our pets need routine veterinary dental examinations to protect their pearly whites from the dangers of dental conditions like periodontal (gum) disease, gingivitis, oral neoplasia, and ulcerative stomatitis. These problems impact 7 out of 10 cats and 8 out of 10 dogs by the time they reach age 3. 

Most of these problems are preventable with appropriate dental care and intervention as quickly as possible when signs of dental disease are spotted.

The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to celebrate than to involve our furry family members? At East Sacramento Veterinary Center, we know how much you love spoiling your pets, especially during the festivities. But before you share that sugar cookie or chocolate truffle, let’s look at some pet-friendly holiday recipes that are both delicious and nutritious.

We live in a “fix it” society, which means we typically only address problems when they happen. The problem with this is, of course, it’s typically more expensive to solve issues than prevent them from occurring. This is certainly the case with pets and the parasites that feed off them. Not only is it more cost-effective to establish and maintain year-round prevention, a consistent approach to parasites promotes overall health and wellness. 

Many pets inch their way toward old age without any obvious markers of the process. That doesn’t mean they don’t sometimes suffer from common age-related issues, however. With routine examinations and disease screenings, we can help pet owners stay in front of the most likely scenarios that often mark a pet’s senior years. The result is that early detection increases the effectiveness of possible treatment, but a heightened awareness of common health issues in aging pets can add to their vitality and day-to-day comfort, as well.

You can’t control everything in life, but when it comes to feeding your family right, you have quite a bit of influence. Pet nutrition is important and can help our furry family members live longer and healthier lives. Choosing the right diet can be a challenge, though. East Sacramento Veterinary Center is here to help you do the best when it comes to pet nutrition.