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Picked for you by the VetWell Care Team

Prepare for your pet's visit

Access pre-appointment forms, review a summary of our policies, and get tips for making your pet's visit as easy as possible!

Weight Loss Worksheet

Overweight pets don't live as long, and we understand just how frustrating weight loss can be. Here are the exact steps we use to design weight loss plans for our patients. Use them to regain control of your pet’s health. Then enjoy more years together!

Puppy School, part 1

Information on vaccines, parasite prevention, and nutrition to help your new puppy StartWell!

Puppy School, part 2

Information on parasite prevention, dental care, surgery, and socialization to help your puppy StayWell throughout their first year.

Kitten School, part 1

Information on vaccines, viral diseases, parasite prevention, and nutrition to help your new kitten StartWell!

Kitten School, part 2

Information on parasite prevention, dental care, surgery, and socialization to help your kitten StayWell throughout their first year.

Leptospirosis in Dogs

"All dogs are at risk of leptospirosis, regardless of age, breed, lifestyle, geographic location, time of year, and other factors..."

Heartworm Recommendations

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Dogs and cats can get heartworms, which can lead to death. Treatment is not available for adult heartworms in cats. Heartworm treatment for dogs is expensive and cannot reverse damage to the heart & lungs. We recommend that all dogs and cats be on heartworm prevention all year in the Valley. Full recommendations in the document above.

Pet News

New World Screwworm

A nasty skin parasite is coming North through Mexico. It can be treated with Credelio in dogs & cats. Find out more in this article.

Canine Parvo Monoclonal Antibody Treatment

This breakthrough treatment directly fights parvovirus in dogs, working with other treatments to potentially shorten the course of the infection. Click on the picture for more information, or click here to request an appointment if you think your dog has parvo.

Bird Flu in Cats: What We Know

"A virus that’s been circulating in wild birds all over the world, and spilling over into many different species of mammals (including cats), along the way..."

All about pets

General questions about pets

How old is my dog?

If you know your dogs age, and want to calculate it in human years, click on the picture above.

If you don't know your dog's age, click here for the exciting new DNA test that can estimate your dog's age with a saliva sample!

What is my cat's age in human years?

"Cats will develop rapidly in the first two years of their lives..."

Is my pet overweight?

"The pet version of BMI is called BCS (Body Condition Score)..."

behavior & Training

Your pet isn't the only one acting that way- we promise!

The Importance of Play in Cats

"All cats, no matter their age, benefit from consistent interactive play sessions with you. If you can, play with your cat twice a day..."

Excitement Urination

"Does your dog suddenly lose control of their bladder when you get home? Or when you lean over to pet them, or while greeting visitors?

This behavior may be excitement or conflict urination..."

Loose Leash Walking

"When you try loose leash walking, carry items that your dog finds to be highly rewarding.

One of the easiest ways to teach a dog to maintain a loose leash is by rewarding them when they do it accidentally..."

Teach Your Cat to Go Into a Carrier- Without a Struggle

"You probably don't need a study to convince you that life would be easier if your cat liked the carrier- the hard part is believing that it's possible..."

Indoor Cat Enrichment