Our Santa Cruz vets understand that it can be alarming if your dog has bloody diarrhea. There are a number of reasons why bloody stool in dogs can occur. Today we share some of the causes and when to head to your vet's office.
Staying hydrated is just as important for our pets ad it is for us. So what should you do if your cat won't drink water? Our Santa Cruz vets share some reasons why your cat may not be drinking and what to do.
The occurrence of urinary tract infections in cats is less than in dogs, but older cats can still experience a number of other urinary tract issues that cause similar symptoms. Today our Santa Cruz vets share the symptoms, causes, and treatments for urinary tract infections and diseases in cats.
All dogs can become constipated regardless of breed, age or size. Constipation is actually one of the most common digestive issues our Santa Cruz vets see in dogs. Our vets offer some tips on what you should do if you think your dog is constipated.
You love your pet and want to be sure that the vet you choose has the right qualifications to provide the veterinary care that your animal needs. So what qualifications should you look for?
There are distinct benefits to both wellness plans and pet insurance, but it's important to understand the differences between them. Here, our Santa Cruz vets explain more about wellness plans and pet insurance.
Heartworm disease is a dangerous condition that is most commonly found in cats, dogs, and ferrets. It can lead to severe health problems such as lung damage, heart failure, and serious damage to other organs in your pet's body. In this blog, our Santa Cruz vets explain why heartworm prevention is essential.
Bringing a sample of your pet's stool to the vet for a fecal exam annually is the best way to protect your pet and family from intestinal parasites. A fecal exam for your pet a year provides our Santa Cruz vets with the opportunity to test your pet for intestinal parasites before their condition becomes serious.
Santa Cruz Veterinary Hospital is a large, modernized facility which will help us to provide the best care possible to all of our lovely patients. We will also be able to accommodate more of your urgent appointment requests, with a larger facility and staff. We will have access to upgraded medical equipment, which will help us to continue to offer Gold Standard Medicine to all of our patients.
Absolutely! Starting January 3rd, Dr. Briggs will be at Santa Cruz Veterinary Hospital full time, to help ease our transition. If you would like to be seen by him, please call 831-222-5520 and request to be scheduled with him. Your pet’s records will be transferred over. For the month of January at Companion, we will have Dr. Cupka in on Mondays, and Dr. Rahm in Tuesdays-Fridays. If you prefer a Saturday appointment, we can absolutely get you in at Santa Cruz. Both Dr. Rahm and Dr. Cupka will be joining us for the transition.
Santa Cruz Veterinary Hospital is located at:
1980 41st Ave, Capitola
The Companion Animal Hospital team looks forward to seeing you at our new location!