What am I? Answer: The Rabies virus             Why is it so important to make sure your dog or cat is up to date on its rabies vaccine? Click here to find out more.

Recently in the Times-Standard an editorial was published cautioning owners to think twice about vaccinating their dog against the Rabies virus.  In response our doctors submitted the following letter to the paper for publication:   May 1, 2012   Dear Editor, As a veterinarian who has been practicing veterinary medicine [...]

Living on the temperate coast of California we often assume that Heartworm disease is not something we need to be concerned with.  As we can see from the incidence map below the coast of California is seeing a significant number of Heartworm positive dogs.   Heartworm disease is detected by [...]

Home cooking can be fun and even more nutritious.  Remember to always use the freshest of ingredients and check with your veterinarian if your dog has a food allergy. Happy cooking!!!   Veggie Thins Dog Biscuit Treats Banana Dog Treats Cluck-A-Doodle Doggie Treats

February 23rd is International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day   International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day is a day for the dogs. And, that’s because there is no one else who can really appreciate the true value of a dog biscuit. They say “Every dog has his day”. And, it will definitely [...]

Congratulations Maddie!!   She is now a Registered Veterinary Technician We now have four Registered Veterinary Technicians taking fabulous care of each of our patients.  

January 5th is National Bird Day 10 Things You Can Do to Make Your Bird Happy National Bird Day recognizes that birds are non-domesticated animals that belong in the wild where they can fly free and express their natural behaviors. However, due to the large number of birds living in [...]

Holiday Safety Tips Holly, Jolly and Oh-So-Safe! Of course you want to include your furry companions in the festivities, pet parents, but as you celebrate this holiday season, try to keep your pet’s eating and exercise habits as close to their normal routine as possible. And be sure to steer [...]

Thank you to everyone who made our 1st annual DOGGONE, CAT-TASTIC PET FOOD DRIVE! A huge success. We collected just over 200 pounds of food. Arcata Animal Hospital’s First Annual   DOGGONE, CAT-TASTIC PET FOOD DRIVE! To benefit THE SEQUOIA HUMANE SOCIETY And THE FOOD BANK FOR HUMBOLDT COUNTY   [...]

Fresh breath makes for fresher kisses. Traditionally, February, is pet dental month but here at Arcata Animal Hospital we also celebrate during the month of November. So, give our office a call to find out how to schedule your four legged family member for a dental cleaning. Also ask how [...]