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Pet Care Tips

Our veterinarians at Diablo View Veterinary Medical Hospital share helpful tips and advice to help you keep your pets healthy and happy.

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Why is my dog losing hair?

Why is my dog losing hair?

A variety of factors, from allergies and seasonal shedding to more severe issues like alopecia, can cause hair loss in dogs. In this post, our Pleasant Hill vets discuss why dogs lose patches of hair and how we can treat this symptom.

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Why Your Dog Has Skin Allergies & How to Treat Them

Why Your Dog Has Skin Allergies & How to Treat Them

Is your pup experiencing itchiness, obsessive scratching, and overall discomfort? They may be suffering from a skin allergy. Our veterinarians in Pleasant Hill list symptoms, potential causes, and diagnostic and treatment options for skin allergies in dogs.

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Making the Most of Your Pet's Routine Exam: What to Ask Your Vet

Making the Most of Your Pet's Routine Exam: What to Ask Your Vet

If you're about to bring your cat or dog in for a checkup with their vet, you might be thinking about what questions you want to ask your veterinarian and making a list of items to bring. Today, our Pleasant Hill vets offer some questions to add to your list and a reminder of which items you'll want to have with you.

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How often should I take my dog to the vet?

How often should I take my dog to the vet?

Ensuring your dog gets the veterinary care they need is one of your most important responsibilities as a pup parent. But exactly how often should you take a dog to the vet? Our Pleasant Hill vets share some advice on this topic. 

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Should I Get My Dog Vaccinated?: Why & When to Do It

Should I Get My Dog Vaccinated?: Why & When to Do It

Preventive care is designed to protect your dog against many potentially life-threatening diseases. In this post, our vets in Pleasant Hill list standard puppy and adult dog vaccines and booster shots, discuss the typical vaccine schedule, and explain how vaccinations help protect your four-legged friend.

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How often do you take a cat to the vet?

How often do you take a cat to the vet?

You adore your cat, and you want them to live long, happy, and healthy life. Today, our Pleasant Hill vets discuss how often you should bring your cat to the vet for routine checkups and preventive veterinary care. 

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What to Expect When You Attend a Wellness Exam for Your Pet

What to Expect When You Attend a Wellness Exam for Your Pet

When you take your dog or cat in for routine exams, your vet can prevent and identify a variety of health issues in your pet. In this post, our Pleasant Hill vets discuss what you can expect when you bring your pet in for a wellness exam. 

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Newborn Kittens: When Do Kittens Open Their Eyes?

Newborn Kittens: When Do Kittens Open Their Eyes?

Kittens are adorable when they are born, even with their eyes closed. Today, our Pleasant Hill vets talk about caring for a newborn kitten and when you can expect them to open their eyes.

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Kitten's First Vet Visit: What to Expect

Kitten's First Vet Visit: What to Expect

So you have just brought home a little bundle of joy. Congratulations! But make sure you're scheduling your first veterinary appointment, as well as routine exams going forward. To help you prepare, our Pleasant Hill vets discuss what to expect at your kitten's first appointment.

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Puppy’s First Vet Visit: Checklist & What to Expect

Puppy’s First Vet Visit: Checklist & What to Expect

Your puppy's first vet visit is one of the most important visits for your dog. In this article, our Pleasant Hill vets will tell you everything you should know about what to do to prepare for your puppy's first visit and what will happen at the vet.

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