Posts in Category: Pet Health & Wellness

Pets with special needs bring a little something extra into our lives. Be it a physical disability, chronic illness, or behavioral challenge, special pets demonstrate incredible strength and adaptability. 

Shiloh Veterinary Hospital understands how caring for a special needs pet is a truly rewarding experience. When it comes to dogs with short spine syndrome in particular, it  can remind us that every pet, no matter their challenges, deserves comfort, joy, and companionship.

With the vibrant colors of autumn painting the landscape, it’s the perfect time to make sure your pets are ready for the changing season. At Shiloh Veterinary Hospital, we understand the importance of seasonal pet care. 

Here are some essential fall pet health tips to keep your furry, feathered, and scaled friends happy and healthy as the weather cools down.

As the leaves change and temperatures drop, it’s not just humans who can feel the effects of seasonal shifts. Pet allergies in the fall are a common issue that can make your furry, feathered, or scaly friends uncomfortable. 

The team at Shiloh Veterinary Hospital is here to help you navigate these autumn ailments with ease, providing veterinary advice for managing fall pet allergies right at your doorstep.

Felines are notoriously finicky, and they often like their home environments to be just so. If you’re interested in harmonizing your home for cats according to the principles of feng shui, keep reading!

It’s summertime here in Los Angeles, and the California sun means business. While you might be sipping plenty of things to keep you well hydrated, it is easy to forget about your pets. Shiloh Veterinary Hospital wants to help ensure that you stay on top of your feline hydration game so you and your pet can enjoy the season. 

Shiloh Veterinary Care is proud to be able to bring high-quality, full-service veterinary care right to the doorsteps of our pet patients. Mobile vet care benefits include convenience for the pet owner, but it also can help to reduce pet stress at the vet. Learn why we think that mobile vet care is an important model for veterinary medicine.

Ever since the pandemic shuttered many office buildings and in-person businesses, organizations pivoted and embraced remote work. Without a tether to an exact location, remote workers enjoy greater flexibility, and a better work-life balance, than ever before. 

For mobile businesses like ours, the freedom to see and treat pets in their homes creates meaningful opportunities. Whether you are a pet owner unable to drive, have pets that dislike travel, or simply prefer the ease of electing services at home, we are always happy to come to you. 

Whenever a dog or cat develops a new lump or bump, your first (and correct) instinct is probably to contact us at Shiloh Mobile Vet. It can be hard, though, even for our trained eyes, to know exactly what a mass might be just by looking. Keep reading to learn everything you ever wanted to know about masses on dogs and cats. 

With so many exponential benefits to pets and the wider community, spaying and neutering seems like a no-brainer. And yet, millions of pets produce offspring that lead to the staggering overpopulation numbers, crowded shelters, and high euthanasia rates. As pet lovers and responsible members of the community, we play a crucial part in animal welfare by choosing this routine medical procedure. Together we can reduce stray populations in San Diego County and beyond. 

A pet’s teeth are part of their unique appearance, but a toothless dog or cat is equally  distinctive. Many factors lead to partial or complete toothlessness. Whether tooth extractions resulted from advanced periodontal disease or another cause, a proactive approach to a toothless pet’s nutritional needs is critical to their health. Additionally, even in the absence of teeth, there are important ways to support overall oral hygiene.