Body Condition Score: How to Tell If Your Pet Is at a Healthy Weight Managing your pet's weight takes more than good intentions. Real results come from feeding the right number of calories for your pet's ideal weight (not their current weight), measuring every meal and treat, and making small, steady changes over time. Exercise [...]

Could a Polyp Be Causing Your Cat's Chronic Symptoms? Polyps grow quietly in feline nasal passages and ear canals, and their symptoms often look like a lingering cold or ear mites. Snoring builds slowly. Head shaking becomes routine. Nasal discharge lingers despite antibiotics. These benign growths block airflow and irritate tissues, which can delay diagnosis [...]

Harnesses, Wheels, and More: Assistive Devices That Improve Pet Quality of Life Seeing a pet hesitate on stairs, slip on smooth floors, or pause before standing can quietly cause heartbreak for you, and safety concerns for your pet. Mobility challenges often arrive gradually, leaving pet owners balancing concern with a strong desire to preserve independence [...]

Helping Anxious Pets Find Calm Seeing your dog pace frantically when you leave or finding your cat hiding under the bed whenever a visitor arrives can be heartbreaking. You want to comfort them, but sometimes the usual cuddles don't seem to stop the trembling or the distress. Understanding why your pet reacts this way is [...]

Beyond the Itch: How Ear Issues Affect a Pet’s Whole-Body Health You might first notice a faint scratching sound coming from the corner of the room or see your dog pause mid-play to shake their head. Maybe your cat has started tilting their head every time they walk across the room. Ear problems often start [...]

Vaccines for Life: Why Pets Need Ongoing Protection Vaccinations are the cornerstone of preventive care, shielding pets from deadly diseases like parvovirus, distemper, and rabies. Because immunity changes over time, maintaining booster schedules is essential. Protecting your pet through every life stage ensures lasting health and safety. At Cupertino Animal Hospital, our team combines advanced [...]

When Hormones Go Haywire: Recognizing Thyroid Problems in Pets Thyroid imbalance can make pets sluggish or restless, cause rapid weight changes, and affect their coat and skin. Because symptoms vary so widely, regular veterinary testing is essential. With early diagnosis and treatment, most pets lead long, comfortable lives. At Cupertino Animal Hospital, we combine advanced [...]

Understanding Pet Surgery: What to Expect and How Technology Improves Recovery Every pet will likely need surgery at some point in life- whether it’s a spay or neuter, a dental extraction, or an advanced orthopedic repair. While the thought of surgery can feel intimidating, modern technology and compassionate care make the experience safer, more comfortable, [...]

Clearer Answers Through Advanced Ear Diagnostics for Pets A dog who won't stop shaking their head or a cat pawing at one ear can leave pet owners guessing about the underlying issue. Is it mites, an infection, or something more serious? Ear issues are notoriously tricky. Without the right tools, the root cause can remain [...]

Foxtails in California: Small Seeds, Big Problems for Pets A playful romp through tall grass or a curious sniff along a fence line can seem harmless. But in California, these moments often expose pets to one of the most underestimated dangers: foxtails, also known as grass awns. These sharp, barbed seeds don’t just cling to [...]