Kittel Family Veterinary Practice

Did you just get a new furry friend and need some help with training? Try these helpful tips to get started with training and socialization.

Providing a safe environment for your pet means eliminating any dangers in your home. Here is how you can pet-proof your home before bringing in a new pet.

Is your pet exhibiting odd behaviors? This could be due to anxiety or other factors. After bringing in your pet for an appointment, we can help to resolve what may be causing behavioral issues. kittelfamilyvet.com

Don't forget about our canned food drive for the Elk Grove Food Bank. We have a box set right outside our front door, all day, every day. Just drop a few things in the box and together we can help our neighbors.

Our newest Elk Grove Animal Services medical-foster "Giraffe". She spent some time yesterday hanging out with the Kittel girls (napping). She's a hot-mess right now, but we're happy to take care of her.

We should have posted this yesterday, but Reanna has been a part of the KFVP family (officially) for 3 years. Actually a little more if you count her school internship she did with us before she was hired.

How often does your cat spit up hairballs? It's important to get hairballs to a minimum in order to prevent intestinal issues due to blockages. Here are 4 remedies to fix excess hairballs.

Cats, just like humans, can have diabetes and it's important to be on the lookout for any changes in your cat's behavior that may be due to this chronic condition.

Your pet's dietary habits play a huge role in keeping them healthy. If you have any questions about what foods offer the best nutritional value for them, contact our office for a consult. kittelfamilyvet.com

Please help us fill the shelves of the Elk Grove Food Bank! Usually our local schools are in session, having their annual food drives just about now. But, with the students at home, nothing's getting collected or donated to the food bank. Starting later today, we'll have a box sitting outside our front door so please feel free to drop off any non-perishable items when you come by the office. If you're coming for an appointment, to drop off a lab sample, or pick something up, please consider bringing a can or 2 and adding it to our collection box. Donations will be collected up until 11/13 - we'll be donating the items to the Elk Grove Food Bank on 11/14. Please share with others!

Dr. Dan celebrated his birthday in the middle of vet tech week with homemade berry pies by Rayna and homemade macaroons by Jessica. He got spoiled a bit.

We rounded out vet tech week with lunches, donuts, ice cream, gift cards, and presents for the team. Our work family really does a great job and deserves to be spoiled a bit.

Have you heard of xylitol? It's an ingredient that is present in some dental products and human food but can present problems for your dog if ingested.

As a pet owner, you know at some point you'll have to care for an aging pet. Make these tips part of your furry companion's routine to keep them healthy as long as possible.