Brentwood Family Pet Care
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Parasites Are Gross. Here’s How To Keep Them Off Your Pet
Pet Health
Fleas. Ticks. Roundworm, heartworm, and tapeworm. Our animals are a walking buffet to them, and once they’re on your dog or cat, it’s a short ride on the pet express to your home and family. Many of these parasites and the diseases they carry are zoonotic—meaning they can be transmitted to humans.
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Your Fitness Partner May be Right in Front of You
Fitness and Your Pet
For many of us, “getting in shape” is number one on our New Year’s resolution list. If it’s on yours, you may already have a great workout partner: your dog!
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Thanks for Making Us the Best in Brentwood!
Brentwood Family Pet Care
We wanted to thank everyone who voted for us in this year’s “Best of Brentwood” annual readers’ poll. We were the winners of “Best Veterinarian,” and the credit goes to you, our wonderful clients!
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Sly as a Fox(tail)
Harmful Plants
Northern California is home to a dizzying and rich array of plants, including foxtails. On first inspection, these weeds might seem harmless, but they actually pose serious dangers to your pet’s health.
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High Temps & Hot Pets
High Temperatures
The Bay Area is famous for its temperate climate, but even here in chilled-out northern California, temperatures can climb to uncomfortable and even dangerous levels.
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What to Do About Dog and Cat Aggression
Pet Behavior
It’s a difficult but necessary topic to tackle – what can we do if our dogs or cats display aggressive behavior? Whether your pet gets aggressive around family, strangers, or other companion animals, it is a serious matter that must be addressed early and often to have a good outcome.