Posts from May, 2018
Starting Down the Right Path with Puppy Socialization
By Susan Garlinghouse DVM
One of the most important steps to having a great adult dog is to provide thorough puppy socialization, especially during the critical learning stages between 7 – 16 weeks. Puppies develop much of their personality and confidence in their world during their early life, so exposing them to lots of new, positive experiences is an important step towards a happy and self-assured adult.
The Power of Prevention: Rattlesnakes and Pets
Californians are no strangers to rattlesnakes. Like it or not, they are a part of our landscape and we must learn to live alongside them safely. As humans, we adapt to and avoid disturbing them, but our animal friends do not always catch on as quickly.
Rattlesnakes and pets shouldn’t mix. Preventing a bite is preferable to treating one, leaving proactive pet owners searching for ways to protect their four-legged family members. At Goldorado Animal Hospital, we take teaching our clients about rattlesnakes and pets very seriously.