Pet services
Looking for a vet, or a local pet sitter or dog-walker in California? Here's the info for you. Check out our California dog services. We have a list of vetted local businesses in California that you can choose from. From dog-sitters and walkers to trainers and groomers, we've got you covered!
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Puptopia Festival
Calling all dog lovers and pet parents! You're invited to come out to the Big Bear Puptopia Festival on July 25 for a tail-wagging day of fun in Veterans Park. Enjoy the Pawground, relax in the K9 Lounge, watch stunt…
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Foxtails and California dogs: what to know before summer
Foxtails peak from May through October across California — and their one-way barb makes them a veterinary emergency when embedded. Here's where to check your dog, what symptoms to watch for, and when to call the vet.
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Leptospirosis in California dogs: a Bay Area owner’s guide
Leptospirosis is now a core canine vaccine, and Northern California — especially the Bay Area, North Coast, and Sierra foothills — is one of the higher-risk pockets in the country. What the latest peer-reviewed research says about the disease, the…
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Rattlesnake season for California dogs: vaccine, training, and response
Bites peak April through October, an estimated 150,000 dogs and cats are bitten nationwide each year, and most of the field “first aid” you read on the internet makes the bite worse. The honest, source-checked guide for California dog owners…
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Toxic algae in California waters: Dog owner’s guide
Toxic algae blooms in California lakes and rivers can kill a dog within minutes to hours, and there is no antidote. The state-by-state hot-spot list, the three toxin classes, and the live HAB Reports Map every California dog owner should…
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Heatstroke and hot pavement: California dog summer safety
Heatstroke kills 50–64% of affected dogs, and 3 out of 4 cases are caused by exercise — not hot weather alone. Here's what California dog owners need to know about hot pavement, warning signs, emergency cooling, and the state law…
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