3 min read “My advice,” says Ali Alcantra, “is to try new things, like meds and toys, BEFORE you travel so you know if they’ll work for your pet. I’ve learned what items to have handy and what situations may trigger my dog to misbehave.” Here are tips to prepare for...

2.5 minute read  Check out the Audio Version of this Post!When Betty White visited Firehouse for her recent dental cleaning, x-rays showed a few teeth with root issues that would cause infection and pain later. We decided to remove the teeth so Betty White would...

Read: 1.5 min It’s us—Juniper & Raja. You might have seen us on the Firehouse magnet. We’re Firehouse pets and official mascots. 😊  We’ve noticed this time each year that you make a list of ways to improve your life. It seems like a great idea! On behalf of your...

1 min read Decorated Christmas trees and a fully lit menorah or kinara are showstoppers. Ornaments, lights, and seasonal scents add to the festive feeling of the season. They also seem like shiny new playthings to your curious pet. When decorating your home for the...

1 min read Charlie Brown always shared Thanksgiving with Snoopy. If you plan carefully, your pets can join in on the holiday too. Some human foods are unsafe for pets. Yet, plain ingredients (or single ingredients) are fine. Avoid a Thanksgiving trip to the ER with...

1.5 min read When Patrick ate Sago Palm roots this summer, his mom knew she had to rush him to the ER. Sago Palms are toxic to dogs and most attractive (and easy to eat!) when recently dug up.  Luckily, Patrick is now fine and his personality has returned to normal. ...

2min read   Sean’s older cat Gracie limped with pain. She began to bump into walls and urinate in the living room. Then, when Sean’s younger cat began to groom Gracie, he realized it was time to prepare for her death. Our cats and dogs are family, so it’s...

2 min read Capone has seasonal allergies that make his ears, skin, stomach, and paws swell. This poor little guy gets sores and sometimes a giant mass will appear on his paw pads.  His mom, CSC DeAndra, cleans his paws each week using medicated wipes to prevent...

1 min read Allergens are small particles that our bodies might react to. Allergens enter a pet’s body through their skin, ears, and nose.  Dogs can suffer from allergies all year long. Year-round triggers include: -Environmental elements: grass, cedar, mold, pollen....