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Keeping your pets mentally stimulated is just as important as keeping them physically fit. Enrichment activities help prevent boredom, curb destructive behavior, and improve your pet’s well-being. 

The good news is, you don’t have to break the bank to entertain your furry friend. With these DIY pet enrichment toy ideas shared by the team at Sky Canyon Animal Hospital, you can create engaging experiences with items you probably already have at home.

When it comes to senior pet health, there are many ways to influence both daily well-being and long-term vitality. From nutrition to enrichment, exercise to disease prevention, the choices that pet owners make every day have the potential to profoundly change an aging pet’s life. Senior pet dental care is one of those elements with an enormous impact on longevity and quality of life. 

When it comes to entertaining your feline friend, catnip is like the ultimate party favor. Here at Sky Canyon Animal Hospital, we love seeing how a sprinkle of this magical herb can turn even the laziest cat into a bundle of energy—or, at the very least, a happy furball! So what’s the deal with catnip, and how can you use it to make your cat’s day? Let’s explore this feline favorite.

While California winters may not be as harsh as in other parts of the country, we do get some cooler weather here, along with the occasional storm. If you live in the mountains or in any sort of elevation, you’ll even see snow. 

As a California pet parent, it’s important to prepare for these not-so-sunny-and-balmy temperatures. Here’s how the team at Sky Canyon Animal Hospital suggests preparing for winters in California.

The holidays can be really overwhelming to pets and people alike. It’s no surprise that pets can start to feel a little unmoored in the weeks leading up to (and following) Thanksgiving. The food, the family, and the absolute departure from their regularly scheduled programming can all threaten a truly pet safe Thanksgiving.

It is quite unfortunate that the same things that bring humans joy also have the potential to imperil our pets. The good news is that the ability to recognize Halloween hazards for pets helps to shield them from illness, injury, or separation/loss. We’ll help you get to the bottom of the most common dangers associated with Halloween, and give you tips that prioritize pet safety this time of year. 

No one likes to deal with dog vomit, but the truth is that the contents of your pup’s puke can tell you a lot about what’s bothering him. 

Here at Sky Canyon Animal Hospital, we want to get down and dirty about dog vomit. The next time you hear that hacking sound, you’ll be ready to investigate. 

If it’s been a little while since your dog’s first puppy classes, now might be a great time to learn some new tricks or skills. After all, dogs are lifeline learners who relish the chance to please their owners. Learning enhances how they interact with you, members of the family, or the general public, but more importantly, the process of picking up new skills can actively promote bonding with your dog. In other words, they learn what you expect from them, and when they’re successful they become the best doggos they can be. 

Perhaps one of the more common conditions we diagnose at Sky Canyon Animal Hospital, diabetes in cats is something that feline lovers should be aware of. Knowing what signs to look for and when to bring your cat to see us is paramount to dealing with a disease that is often quite manageable. 

With so many trails to roam and beaches to bask on, California is a sun-lover’s dream. And if you plan on taking your pet to your next outdoor adventure, make sure you bone up on sun safety for pets.

Most pet owners understand that summer’s hot sun can lead to heat exhaustion or even heatstroke if pets aren’t provided with adequate shade and clean drinking water, but it might surprise you to know that our pets—in spite of being covered in luxurious fur—need sunscreen just like we do.

Read on for tips on sun protection for pets so you can keep your cats and dogs safe and healthy during summer fun.