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Obesity in Pets: Trigger's Weight Loss Journey

“Is my pet overweight?” Tigger presented to Art City Vets for an annual wellness examination at a whopping 16.8lbs with a history of...

Fostering Cats: Why It Saves Lives and Tips for Success!

Do you have a bathroom? Then you can foster! With shelters currently all overflowing with cats, we wanted to talk about how fostering can...

Upset Stomach?

Unfortunately our canine friends can be indiscriminate eaters and may swallow anything they can get their paws on. It is hard to know...

Pet Emergencies

Summer is here! While it’s important to get outside and enjoy the sunshine, it’s important to be aware of some of the hazards more common...

Pet Poison Prevention

You have arrived home from work and your Labrador Retriever Gary has upended your backpack and all of its contents. You attempt to call...

Behavior Changes in Older Cats

How your older cat’s behavior change may actually be a sign of disease As cats get older, their behavior may start to change. While some...

Puppies & Parvo

New dog owners are always very excited to take their new puppies out to explore the world, meet new friends, and enjoy the sights and...

Spring is here! But so are the mosquitoes... and heartworms.

Heartworm Disease Overview Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal disease that can affect dogs, cats, and even ferrets. It...

Pet Dental Health

Often times, pets have a foul-smelling odor protruding from their mouth that owners may dismiss as simply bad breath from something eaten...

Pet Holiday Hazards

The holiday season is a busy time of year, and in the veterinary world, there’s usually an uptick in cases. Here are a few of the common...

Valentine's Day Pet Hazards

Valentine’s Day is approaching, and love is in the air. Which means, chocolates, gifts, and flowers are in the home. But it’s not all...

So, to swim? Or not to swim? Blue-Green Algae Contamination

The recent reports of dogs dying after swimming in local lakes and reservoirs has left many dog-owners understandably concerned. During...

Rabbit Husbandry

Rabbits are a great option for a new family pet. They are generally very friendly and calm and make good additions to most households....

First Signs of Heart Disease

Unfortunately, similar to humans, as our pets age, so do their hearts. Signs can be different between species and may present differently...