Posts in Category: You & Your Pet

Bringing a new pet home is an exciting time, and your new pet’s first experiences in their new surroundings can set the stage for their well-being going forward.

In this blog, our caring team at Marketplace Veterinary Hospital helps parents understand the nuances of introducing a new pet in their lives, whether you’re introducing pets to each other, or just hoping to make your new pet feel right at home.

In a perfect world, we would be able to take our pets with us everywhere we go. What are pet owners supposed to do when they have to leave their pet at home? Sometimes, pets are tolerant of an hour or two alone. Other times, the mere sight of an owner’s car keys can send a pet into a spiral. Providing entertainment options can certainly get a pet through daily bouts of solitude-inducing anxiety and boredom, but it may not always be clear how a pet wants to pass their time. 

Insurance makes a lot of sense for many things in our day to day lives. If a tree fell on your house, your homeowner’s insurance would help. If you ended up in an awful automobile accident, your car insurance would help. If you became seriously ill, your health insurance would kick in. What happens, though, if your pet has an accident or becomes very sick? Veterinary bills can add up quickly, and pet health insurance can help you to better safeguard one of the most important things in your life.

Pet socialization is an important part of calling a four-legged friend yours. Just as people develop social skills throughout life, social skills are important for pets, too. Especially the canine friends among us. Cats can be surprisingly social creatures, too—in the right circumstances. 

Here at MarketPlace Veterinary Hospital, we want to help you with every aspect of owning a pet. That includes helping your pawsome pal develop pet social skills. 

The natural beauty of El Dorado Hills can sometimes make us complacent about the possibility of natural disasters. At Marketplace Veterinary Hospital, we understand that the safety and well-being of your furry family members are among your top priorities during such unpredictable times. 

wildfires, earthquakes, and flooding present real threats to our area, including neighboring Placer County. Being prepared is vital. This blog aims to arm you with essential disaster preparedness tips, ensuring that you and your pets remain safe when nature shows its might.

While some pets prefer a quiet corner far from the lights, camera, and action of the holiday season, the ones we know and love simply can’t get enough of all the splendor. Now, this doesn’t necessarily mean they’ll get into trouble between Thanksgiving and New Years. But the combination of their curiosity with the influx of dangerous items and events definitely ratchets up the risk. With our tips, your pet can get through the holidays with flying colors. 

Our golden girls, and boys, deserve compassionate care that addresses their changing needs as they age and Marketplace Veterinary Hospital is here to help. From senior pet wellness exams to adaptations you can make at home, our team has compiled a primer to help pet families provide aging pet support.

The powerful combination of responsible pet ownership and modern veterinary medicine not only influences day-to-day wellness, but impacts a pet’s longevity as well. Pets are living longer than ever before, and they need a supportive environment that promotes safety, comfort, and engagement as they age. Providing a place for the changing needs of senior pets isn’t just about removing or blocking unsafe items. Certain home modifications can improve mobility and add to a senior pet’s happiness.

Congratulations on your decision to bring a new kitten into your life! You’re in for an exciting and rewarding experience, but there are a few things you need to know before you bring your furry friend home—especially if this is your first time owning a kitten. Here are some tips to help you prepare. 

Dozens of countries around the world have banned cat declawing, but only the American states of New York and Maryland have legally outlawed this controversial surgical procedure. That doesn’t mean there aren’t numerous national organizations working to raise awareness of the painful effect this practice has on our feline companions. While once widely regarded as a safe and humane procedure, few feline practitioners recommend cat declawing today.