Year-Round Heartworm Prevention: Why It’s Essential for Your Pet’s Health Understanding Heartworm Disease and Its Impact on Pets Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal condition affecting dogs, cats, and ferrets. It is caused by the parasitic worm Dirofilaria immitis, which is transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. Once inside a pet’s [...]

Understanding Your Pet's Breathing Noises: A Guide from Arcata Animal Hospital As a pet owner, paying attention to the sounds your pet makes can be an important indicator of their overall health. Changes in breathing patterns, such as coughing, sneezing, wheezing, or snoring, may signal underlying health concerns that require veterinary attention. Recognizing when a [...]

Understanding Dental Surgery for Pets at Arcata Animal Hospital Pet Dental Health: A Key to Wellness Dental health is a vital yet often overlooked aspect of pet care. Just like in humans, poor oral hygiene can lead to pain, infection, and systemic health issues in pets. At Arcata Animal Hospital, we emphasize preventative dental care [...]

Understanding the Importance of Routine Bloodwork for Pets at Arcata Animal Hospital Routine bloodwork is a critical component of preventive veterinary care, providing valuable insights into your pet’s overall health and allowing early detection of medical conditions before they become serious. At Arcata Animal Hospital in Arcata, CA, we emphasize the importance of regular diagnostic [...]

Pets can often be resistant to being held or restrained and can become stressed and anxious when pet owners, veterinary team members or others try. Handling resistance is typically found in pets who were not handled as puppies or kittens or who suffer from an underlying anxiety. Sometimes holding or touching a pet is necessary, [...]

Knowing When to Say Goodbye to Your Pet Deciding when it’s time to bid farewell to a beloved pet is one of the most heart-wrenching decisions a pet owner may ever face. At Arcata Animal Hospital, we understand the depth of this emotional journey and are committed to providing compassionate support and thorough guidance during [...]

Cats are healthier and safer when they live indoors, avoiding the dangers of traffic, predators, and disease. However, an indoor lifestyle can suppress your feline friend’s natural instincts, leading to complications such as stress and boredom. Our Arcata Animal Hospital team wants to help unleash your cat’s inner wild side, and we provide tips to [...]

As our pets grow older, it’s natural to notice changes in their behavior, mobility, and overall health. Seeing a beloved pet slow down can be bittersweet, but these changes are a normal part of aging. At Arcata Animal Hospital, we’re here to help you understand the aging process in pets, guiding you through the best [...]

For many of us, pets are more than just companions—they’re cherished family members who bring warmth, joy, and unconditional love into our lives. Detecting signs of illness early can make a meaningful difference in their treatment options and quality of life. At Arcata Animal Hospital, our dedicated team is here to guide and support you, [...]