Whether you own a cat, or a small- or large-breed dog, medication administration can sometimes be challenging. Maybe your pet eats around the pills hidden in their food, hides when they see the medication bottle, or puts up an all-out fight over their ear medication. Whatever your difficulties, the Fremont Animal Hospital team has heard [...]

Pets in all 50 states have tested positive for heartworms, including those states with a historically lower risk. This means all pets are now at risk for heartworm infection and developing heartworm disease, which is spread from one infected pet to another through mosquito bites. Avoiding mosquitoes may be nearly impossible, but monthly heartworm preventives [...]

Whether you’re bringing your pet in for a routine wellness examination, a diagnostic appointment, or a scheduled procedure, a successful, stress-free veterinary visit begins before you leave home. Many pets are fearful of veterinary hospitals’ unfamiliar sights, sounds, and smells, and while some stress is unavoidable, many simple anxiety-reducing strategies can help make your pet’s [...]

Pet poison control agencies receive thousands of calls each year about pets who have consumed toxic items. Owners often admit they didn’t realize how dangerous many common household items can be for pets. March is National Pet Poison Prevention Month, and our Fremont Animal Hospital team is spreading the word about the dangers of pet [...]

If your cat is urinating outside the litter box, you’re probably feeling frustrated and wondering what you’ve done to offend them so much they need to retaliate. But your cat isn’t mad at you, and while behavioral issues may be leading your cat to urinate inappropriately, a medical condition may be the cause. Before you [...]

Dental disease is one of the most common conditions in all pets older than 3 years of age, and because pets are skilled at masking their pain, their issues can go undiagnosed until the disease is severe. February is National Pet Dental Health Month, and our Fremont Animal Hospital team has the information you need [...]

You probably know how important diet and exercise are for a healthy pet, but did you know mental enrichment is equally important for a pet to thrive? Enrichment describes games and activities that keep your pet mentally sharp and engaged in their environment, while providing an outlet to practice their natural behaviors and solve problems [...]

Winter can bring extremely cold temperatures, and that can be dangerous for people and pets. As a pet owner, you are responsible for ensuring your pet stays safe and warm throughout the winter, and the first step is understanding the potential hazards. Our team at Fremont Animal Hospital has an easy way to help you [...]

Vaccines are an easy, cost effective way to protect your pet from many dangerous diseases, and keeping your pet updated on some vaccines protects you, as well. Our Fremont Animal Hospital team wants to help by answering frequently asked questions about pet vaccines. Question: When should my pet start their vaccines? Answer: When puppies and [...]

As pet obesity increases across the country, many pets suffer the consequences. You may think that maintaining an ideal weight is easy for pets, since their food intake is controlled, but the unfortunate truth is that the majority of pets in the United States are overweight or obese. Our Fremont Animal Hospital team wants to [...]