West Covina Pet Hospital

Rabbits make wonderful indoor pets! They are adorable and brimming with personality. But before you swoop into the shelter and pick out a cutie, there are a few things you should know to ensure a rabbit is right for you and your family.

Anyone who’s ever been near a dog knows that our four-legged friends can often help ease our stress. Research has shown that emotional support animals can help us cope with things like anxiety, loneliness, stress, and general nervousness. However, while cuddling up to your pooch you may wonder, with all that anxious, nervous, stressed out energy, are we stressing our dogs out? In some cases, the answer may be yes.

"Gosh Karen, how many times do I need to explain this to you?"

#funfactsoftheday ! Did you know cats walk like camels and giraffes? They move both of their right feet first, then move both of their left feet. No other animals walk this way. Did you know cats have a unique vocabulary with their owner? Each cat has a different set of vocalizations, purrs and behaviors.... Did you know meows are not innate cat language? They developed them to communicate with humans!

Vaccinations are a crucial part of the health of your pet dog. As a dog owner, you might wonder if a vaccination is truly necessary. We believe you should protect your dog from everything harmful and do what’s best for them. We know you don't want to put your loved pet through any unnecessary discomfort. Check the information below and consult us for advice if you find yourself overwhelmed.

Best friends stories are the best! Hope this one cheers your Monday :)

Our pets do a lot more for us than provide unconditional love, according to the Centers for Disease Control, pets can decrease your blood pressure, lower your cholesterol and even increase your opportunities for socialization. That’s why we want to continue giving you new ideas to celebrate #PetAppretiationWeek with your beloved friend. Have you heard about "Cat grass"? It's grass that’s safe for cats to nibble, many cats enjoy the feeling of chewing on grasses, but cat grass may also provide benefits that their carnivore diets lack. Cat grass looks a lot like the grass on your lawn, but it’s not, and you can grow it in the house and without dirt. Want to give it a try? Let us know.

#PetAppretiationWeek is great is a time to celebrate how much our pets mean to us! What about learning to give your dog a massage? The benefits of canine massage can have a wide range, from basic stress and pain relief, to full-blown surgical recovery. Some goals include: relief of pain, reduction of tissue swelling, reduction of muscle tension, improvement of circulation and tissue healing, reduction of fibrous adhesions and improvement of range of motion. Help your dog feel his or her best and enjoy spending some quality time together!

Weekends are for playing with your pets. Indoor games are a great way to keep your dog mentally stimulated, stop them from chewing up furniture and from getting bored at times when you can’t go outside due to coronavirus. We might all be feeling anxious as our lives are turned upside-down by COVID-19. Isolation can upset our own mental health, so playing with your dog during this unsettling time can help both of you. It’s the perfect time to remember how much animals enrich our lives, and to start giving them the extra love and attention they deserve.

Did you know May is #ChipYourPetMonth? One of the most effective means of protecting your dog or cat from being lost or stolen is microchipping them. We're happy to offer HomeAgain microchip identification for your pets at $49, including registration of the chip to the owner's name. If you want to improve your pet’s chances of getting home fast and safe, this is your best option.

#WorldBeeDay! There are over 20,000 species of bees. As pollinators, bees play a vital part in the ecosystem. They support the growth of trees and flowers which serve as food and shelter for creatures large & small, and they are crucial to food crops that people depend. It might sound unbelievable, but without bees we may have to say goodbye to food such as apples, almonds, oranges and avocados. 70 of the top 100 food crops grown worldwide rely on pollinators like bees. So let's spend today being thankful that the bees are still buzzing around our ecosystem.

A veterinary assistant named Aiden Mann and his dog Plum achieved viral fame when Mann uploaded a TikTok video of the gentle way he wakes up the blind and deaf miniature Australian shepherd every morning. Mann hopes Plum's story will bring awareness to a particular issue in dog breeding called double-merle breeding. When two merle-patterned dogs are bred together each puppy has a 25% chance of being born as a "double merle" which results in excessive white coloration, lack of pigment, and, sometimes, hearing and vision loss. Mann believes the breeding practice is the reason for Plum's disabilities, and he hopes to shed light on what has been referred to as a "lethal genetic practice."

#HappyChihuahuaAppreciationDay! Yes, there’s a day for that. And why shouldn’t there be? These tiny little dogs may not be for everyone, but we love them. Want to share your Chihuahua cutie with us?