by Serrano Animal & Bird Hospital | Jul 11, 2023 | Blog
5 Tips for Keeping Your Puppy Safe and Cool During Summer Summer is the ideal season to enjoy the great outdoors with your four-legged friends. There’s no doubt that your pets like spending time outside, whether it’s playing fetch at the park, trekking...
by Serrano Animal & Bird Hospital | Jul 1, 2023 | Blog
Why is Pet Hydration Essential in the Summer? As summer approaches, pet owners must be cautious in keeping their furry pets hydrated. Heat exhaustion and dehydration are major concerns throughout the summer months, since they can cause serious health problems and even...
by Serrano Animal & Bird Hospital | Jun 15, 2023 | Blog
Essential Tips for Camping With Pets Is there anything better than gazing up at the star-studded night sky with your furry pal curled up beside you by the campfire? We don’t think so. Camping with your pet is a great way to enjoy fun adventures together, but...
by Serrano Animal & Bird Hospital | Jun 1, 2023 | Blog
Pets as Carriers: Understanding Zoonotic Diseases and How to Stay Healthy Zoonotic diseases are illnesses that can be passed from pets to people and are more common than you may think. Your pet may appear to be perfectly healthy, but they can be carrying a...
by Serrano Animal & Bird Hospital | May 15, 2023 | Blog
When to Seek Emergency Care for a Limping Pet Your pet’s lameness can usually wait until the next business day for veterinary care. However, certain conditions, plus limping, mean you need to head to your nearest emergency veterinary hospital right away. ...
by Serrano Animal & Bird Hospital | May 1, 2023 | Blog
Five Tips for Safe Swimming Practices With Your Pet As summer temperatures heat up, you and your furry pal likely want to cool off with a swim. Although it’s in their name, not all dogs–or pets–know how to “doggy paddle,” so take proper precautions when you...
by Serrano Animal & Bird Hospital | Apr 15, 2023 | Blog
How to Prepare for Your Pet’s Passing Although a pet’s passing is never easy, preparing for the eventuality can help ease your mental and emotional distress. Here are four ways to help prepare for—and grieve—your pet’s eventual passing. #1: Assess your...
by Serrano Animal & Bird Hospital | Apr 1, 2023 | Blog
Lyme Disease Prevention Tips As cold winter weather slowly slips away and warm spring temperatures arrive, sluggish parasites wake up. This makes April the perfect time for Prevention of Lyme Disease in Dogs Month. Take action to reduce your pet’s likelihood of giving...
by Serrano Animal & Bird Hospital | Mar 15, 2023 | Blog
How To Keep Your Dog Safe During Walks Celebrate Take a Walk in the Park Day with your four-legged friend on March 30, but don’t let hazards ruin a perfect day. Keep your eyes peeled for the following issues when walking your pet. #1: Other dogs ...
by Serrano Animal & Bird Hospital | Mar 2, 2023 | Blog
Coping With Pet Loss Losing a pet can be as difficult as losing a family member or friend. Pets are integral members of the family, with an invaluable place in our lives. When your pet passes, processing your grief can be an extraordinary challenge. Here are...