Did you know that the fall season can be full of dangers for our best friends? The Thornhill Pet Hospital team wants to provide education to our clients to help them keep their best friends safe at all times. We invite you to check out some tips about the most common fall and Halloween hazards…
Read MoreFrom earthquakes to tornados, California is prone to several types of natural disasters, many of which can hit without warning, so it’s important to be prepared. In fact, the chances of an earthquake occurring in the city of Oakland are much higher than the state average as well as the national average. While there are…
Read MoreIn 64 million American household’s pets are a source of joy and perhaps even the key to longer, healthier lives. However, pet-owning households with young children, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems need to be aware that their animals can play host to disease-causing microorganisms. Humans are not likely to catch a disease…
Read MoreIs your pet’s microchip up-to-date? If your pet were lost, would an animal hospital or shelter be able to contact you once your pet was found? It’s important to get your pet microchipped; but it’s just as important to make sure that microchip contains the correct information in order for your four-legged friend to get…
Read MorePet safety is extremely important, especially in the summer months where high heat and rampant pests make everyone’s lives more difficult. We have provided three of the most important pet safety tips for the summer. Heatstroke Safety During the summer months, heatstroke is a major concern for our pets. In order to keep your pet…
Read MoreThe temperature is soaring, and it’s only going to get hotter. Make sure you know how to keep your cat safe in the summer heat. Watch out for heatstroke. Symptoms include panting, lethargy, drooling, fever, vomiting and collapse. If you think your cat may have heatstroke, get the vet ASAP — the condition can cause…
Read MoreScience is proving what pet owners have long believed: Dogs understand what we’re feeling. Specifically, dogs can recognize the difference between a happy and an angry human face, a study published Thursday in Current Biology suggests. It’s the first research to show definitively that dogs are sensitive to our facial expressions, says coauthor Ludwig Huber,…
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