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How Often Should I Schedule A Housecall For My Cat?

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Feb 01, 2023

One of the most important aspects of cat care is scheduling regular veterinary visits. It’s important to understand that every cat is unique, and there is no one-size-fits-all answer to how often you should schedule a house call visit. Your cat’s age, health status, and lifestyle are just a few factors that can affect how frequently they need to see the vet.

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7 Tips for Training Your New Puppy

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Jan 01, 2023

January is National Puppy Training Month, and we honor it by helping our clients understand the importance of training their pets. A well-trained dog will live a fuller, happier, and healthier life. Plus, it’s a great way to bond with your new pet.

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Top 10 Treats To Feed Your Dog This Holiday Season

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Dec 01, 2022

Here are our top 10 picks for festive snacks that your dog will go crazy for. From reindeer-shaped biscuits to Christmas puddings, there’s something on this list for every good boy or girl. So get in the spirit and treat your pet to a tasty holiday feast!

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Foods To Avoid Feeding Your Pet On Thanksgiving

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Nov 01, 2022

November 1st is National Cook for Your Pets Day, but at Capital Home Veterinary Care, we like to celebrate by treating our pets when we treat all of our favorite humans, on Thanksgiving Day, of course!

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It’s National Pet Insurance Month – Is Your Pet Covered?

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Sep 01, 2022

September is National Pet Insurance Month. The month-long observation exists in order to provide an opportunity for pet owners to learn more about pet insurance because many pet owners aren’t even aware that there are insurance options for their pets.

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Are You Doing Enough for Your Senior Pet?

Mobile Vet, Pet Care
Jul 21, 2022

We love our pets and, naturally, want to help them have the best lives possible. In order to do this, it’s necessary to recognize that, as our pets age, their needs change along with them. Consider the following tips to improve your senior pet’s health and quality of life.

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Why Mobile Vet Care Is Right for Your Pet (and You!)

Mobile Vet, Pet Care
Jun 01, 2022

When you think about veterinary care for your pet, you probably picture yourself going through the stressful experience of taking your pet to a physical veterinary clinic or hospital. However, there is a better way to access veterinary care for pets: mobile veterinary care where your veterinarian and a mobile clinic come to you, instead.

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What Is Hospice Care for Pets?

Pet Owner Tips, Pet Wellness
Apr 22, 2022

Pets age much more quickly than we do. As a result, making decisions and managing the end of their pet’s life is an inevitable reality that most pet owners eventually have to face.

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Is Your Dog Getting Enough Exercise?

Pet Owner Tips, Pet Wellness
Mar 23, 2022

The amount of exercise a dog needs is different for every dog. The amount of exercise needed varies from breed to breed and will change throughout a dog’s life from puppyhood through adulthood and into the dog’s senior years. For this reason, it can sometimes be difficult to know just how much exercise your dog needs each day.

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At Home Pet Euthanasia: FAQs You Should Know

Pet Care, Pet Euthanasia
Jan 20, 2022

Nothing can take the stress and sadness away from having a terminally ill, injured, or aging pet who has reached the end of his or her life. Knowing what to expect during your pet’s final days and having the power to mitigate your pet’s suffering, however, can help.

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Caring for Your Pets Paws in Winter

Pet Owner Tips, Pet Wellness
Dec 10, 2021

Imagine what your feet would feel like if you had to walk outside barefoot during the winter. This is the case for our pets’ paws, and although their paw pads are pretty tough, they can become raw, chapped, cracked, and painful during the winter

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Common Causes of Pet Joint Pain

pet healthcare, Pet Wellness
Oct 27, 2021

When a pet has joint pain, it can be highly stressful for the people who care for them. Watching your pet struggle to get comfortable and lose interest in his or her favorite playtime activities is tough.

Blood Work: Why Young, Healthy Pets Can Benefit

pet healthcare, Pet Wellness
Sep 28, 2021

When your sick pet has a veterinary appointment, you probably already expect that they will have a blood test or other lab work done. Laboratory testing helps our veterinarians diagnose the underlying cause of the pet’s illness and provide safe and effective treatment.

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Is Tap Water Safe for My Pet?

Common Pet Health Concerns, Nutrition, Pet Safety Tips
Aug 21, 2021

Generally speaking, if your tap water is safe enough for you to drink, then it should be okay for your pets, too. If you don’t drink your tap water, however, then your pets shouldn’t drink it either.

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Emergency/Disaster Preparedness with Pets

Pet Owner Tips, Pet Wellness
Jul 01, 2021

The 2021 hurricane season has begun, and now is the time to start thinking about your emergency preparedness plan. When you’re stocking up on your emergency supplies and considering a potential evacuation plan, our veterinarians with Capital Home Veterinary Care want to remind you to remember that your pets need a plan, too!

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What to Do About Your Pet’s Seasonal Allergies

Pet Allergies, Pet Wellness
May 26, 2021

Just like some people get the sniffles from springtime and summer pollen or mold spores in the autumn, dogs and cats can suffer from seasonal allergies, too. If you notice your pet experiencing symptoms of allergies during a particular time of the year, then your dog or cat might have seasonal allergies.

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How to Care for a Blind or Deaf Pet

Aging Pets, Pet Safety, Senior Pets
Apr 21, 2021

Blind and deaf pets usually need special care because of their loss of hearing or sight. A little extra attention, a set routine, and safety precautions will ensure their safety, happiness, and health.

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Do You Really Need to Brush Your Pet’s Teeth?

Animal Wellness, Common Pet Health Concerns, Dental Health
Mar 05, 2021

Imagine what it would be like if you never-ever brushed your teeth. Yuck, right? Unfortunately, that icky-sticky, unhealthy state is a reality for most pets because most pet owners simply aren’t aware that they should be caring for their cats’ and dogs’ teeth.

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Tips for Safe Car Travel with Your Dog

Dogs, Pet Safety, Travel
Jan 08, 2021

If you’re planning an upcoming trip with your dog as your co-pilot, then take a look at these tips for traveling well and traveling safely with your dog for company.

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Understanding the Benefits of Home Vet Care

Animal Wellness, Mobile Veterinary Care
Jan 05, 2021

With at-home veterinary services from a mobile vet clinic, you can get your pets the care they need without any of the stress or inconvenience of visiting a veterinary hospital.

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How to Be There for Your Senior Pet

Animal Wellness, Senior Pets
Oct 15, 2020

Today, veterinarians provide exceptional care, which can extend the lives of our pets beyond past expectations. However, pets still don’t live as long as us. One inevitable part of adopting a cat or dog into your family is watching them age. As a pet owner, you can adjust your pet care routines, home, activities, and lifestyle to accommodate your pet’s changing needs and make their golden years the best ever.

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Know When Your Pet Is in Pain

Cats, Dogs, Pain Management, Pet Pain
Sep 28, 2020

September is Pet Pain Awareness Month, and we recognize the occasion by teaching pet parents the signs of pet pain and improving pet pain management.

What to Do With Your Overweight Cat

What to Do About Your Overweight Indoor Cat

Cats, Nutritional Counseling, Overweight Cat
May 21, 2020

Social media feeds might be full of pictures and videos of “chonky” cats, but unfortunately, the health risks that these overweight and obese animals are facing aren’t so cute. To safeguard your pet’s health, it is important to manage weight or take steps that will help your overweight indoor cat shed pounds.

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Litter Box Troubles? Understanding Feline Urinary Disease

Cats, Common Pet Health Concerns, Urinary Disease
Apr 17, 2020

When a cat has trouble using the litter box, it’s not only frustrating for humans, but also for the cat. Whether urinating outside the litter box or struggling to go at all, incontinence in cats is almost always a sign of a health concern and should be addressed right away.

Coronavirus and Your Pets

What to Know about Novel Coronavirus and Your Pets

Pet Safety, Updates, Zoonoses
Mar 23, 2020

As the nation’s schools and businesses are closing and people practice social distancing, many pet owners are left wondering whether the novel coronavirus will have any effect on their pets (other than leading to unprecedented levels of daytime treating, belly scratches, and purring).

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Celebrate Your Pet’s Dental Health with Us in February!

Dental Health
Feb 05, 2020

During February, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) sponsors National Pet Dental Health Month to turn your attention and ours toward the importance of oral health care for pets. Each February, we like to put extra effort into educating all of our pets’ parents on caring for their pets’ teeth.

Does Your Dog Need a Leptospirosis Vaccination

Does Your Dog Need a Leptospirosis Vaccination?

Common Pet Health Concerns, Leptospirosis, Vaccines, Zoonoses
Jan 17, 2020

Leptospirosis is a serious, potentially deadly infection found worldwide that’s caused by multiple strains of spirochete bacteria. A zoonotic disease, leptospirosis can be transmitted between animals and humans.

Cognitive Disfunction Pets

How to Recognize and Manage Cognitive Dysfunction in Geriatric Pets

Aging Pets, Common Pet Health Concerns, Skin Disease
Dec 27, 2019

As veterinary medicine improves, pets are living longer. It’s wonderful to have our furry friends in our lives longer, but older pets mean a greater responsibility to improve our pets’ golden years. Pet parents are more commonly having to address the changing health concerns of their aging pets.

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Are Grain-Free Diets Causing Heart Disease in Dogs?

Dogs, Heart Disease, Nutrition
Nov 22, 2019

Grain-free pet diets are offered by just about every brand of pet food available, and while these brands claim to be a better nutritional choice for our carnivorous dogs, new research might indicate otherwise. Recent and ongoing research from the FDA has shown a potential link between grain-free diets and canine heart disease, specifically a condition called dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM).

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in Cats

What Is Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in Cats?

Cats, Common Pet Health Concerns, Kidney Disease
Oct 22, 2019

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) in cats (also called chronic renal disease and kidney failure) is a progressive condition, with which a cat’s kidneys gradually stop working properly. CKD is a fatal condition. Untreated, it will progress quickly. With proper management, cats with CKD can live long lives.

Canine Osteoarthritis Symptoms

Does Your Dog Have to Live with Canine Osteoarthritis Symptoms?

Aging Pets, Common Pet Health Concerns, Dogs, Joint Disease
Sep 17, 2019

We love our pups and do our best to provide them with everything they need to live long, happy, healthy lives. No matter how much love and care pet owners provide, however, as pets age, they become more and more susceptible to developing age-related medical conditions. One particularly common age-related illness is canine osteoarthritis, also referred to as degenerative joint disease (DJD).

Lyme Disease

Everything You Need to Know About Lyme Disease

Common Pet Health Concerns, Fleas & Ticks, Lyme Disease, Vaccines
Aug 14, 2019

Lyme disease is transmitted through the bite of an infected tick. Four species of ticks have been shown to transmit Lyme disease, but the most common culprit is the deer tick (black-legged tick). Deer ticks and those carrying Lyme disease are common in the Eastern United States and can be found in nearly all warm, damp areas, including northern climates in the summer months.