Pet Services

 Many owners take their dogs to the beach in the summer to cool off and play. People may forget that the ocean, although a fun place for dogs to run and play can potentially be a hazard because of the salt content of the water. Access to salt could also happen at a picnic or barbeque,...

 Many substances found around your home and yard are known to be toxic to pets and I will be discussing three that produce gastrointestinal problems like vomiting, but also have severe consequences including death. The first one is Xylitol which is a sweetener used in many products such as...

The Brittany Foundation is a non-profit humane organization dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of homeless dogs, has several dogs for adoption. MONTE - I am here because my family thought I got too old.  I’m about 12 and lost most of my teeth, but that doesn’t slow me down from being...

You’d think feeding your cat would be easier - buy kitten, adult or senior food, according to their age, trust in the manufacturer to have done everything right, and feed it to your cat. But no, cats aren’t going to make your life that easy! First of all, as we all know, cats can be finicky....

Adopting a new member of the family can be a difficult but rewarding process. Many people are overdetermined to adopt only a puppy. Keep in mind that a puppy is a basket of unknowns. You can tell if it’ll be a small or large adult, but you may not be able to predict whether it will weigh 40...

No one wants to feel pain. It is estimated at 100 million Americans suffer from some form of chronic pain. I am not a fan of pain. In fact, I’m pretty wimpy about it. If I’m in pain, you’ll know it. But our pets are a different story. While some animals will vocalize and cry out when in pain,...

 Given the large earthquakes we experienced last month, I thought it would be a good idea to send out some reminders of what to do with our pets in case of such an emergency. While myths suggest that dogs and other animals can “predict” earthquakes, it doesn’t mean that they can fend for...

 Do you have a beloved older cat? Older cats are so special, often more bonded to us, in some ways more dependent on us, and sometimes slowed down enough to love a good nap in someone’s lap. Middle aged cats are generally considered to be seven to 10 years of age, senior cats 10 to 14,...

 Hooray for Summer! Summer is my favorite time of year, but it comes with a few hazards to think about with our pets. I’ve compiled some of the most common dangers we see this time of year so you can keep your furry friends safe. 1. Heat Stress. Cats and dogs have limited ways to cool...

 At Copper Hill Animal Clinic, we are so excited to announce that we have moved to a larger facility. Substantial client demand led to the need to move, and we are now in a beautiful facility where two doctors can be available every day. We look forward to serving our community in this new...

 Pet diabetes is a disease that is seen in dogs and cats, as well as other animals. Because of its common occurrence in humans, people are aware of some of the symptoms and treatments given, as well as some of the complications that occur. It is very important in dealing with this disease in...

 How can you slim down your super-sized pet, keep them fit and reduce their risk of developing many serious diseases? The answer may be easier than you think. Try these tips to trim excess pounds from your pet and keep them trim. 1. Calculate Calories If you don’t know how many calories your...

 All owners want to make sure that their pets are comfortable; however, most owners don’t know what signs to watch for in order to know if their pets are experiencing pain. Most think that if their pet is not crying out or whimpering then they are not in pain, but this is not the case. Dogs,...

The Brittany Foundation is a non-profit humane organization dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of homeless dogs, has several dogs for adoption. My name is Kelly.  I’m a happy pup who loves good walks and have quite a bit of energy for a gal my age (only eight).  I do love quiet times...

 Last month we announced that Dr. Melissa was leaving us. In her place we have hired Dr. Beth Hagenlocker as a part-time doctor here at The Cat Doctor & Friends. We are very pleased to welcome Dr. Beth as she comes to us with lots of experience and a great love of cats. Some of you may have...

 Soon, Copper Hill Animal Clinic will be moving to a new larger location at the corner of Seco Canyon Road and Bouquet. While we have our own challenges in moving our animals and equipment, many pet owners have just as much to consider when it comes to moving from home to home. Moving with...

At least once a day, I get a phone call about something a dog or cat has eaten that it probably shouldn’t have. These phone calls are sometimes amusing, i.e. Mr. Bigglesworth just ate his own poo. Gross, but likely will not cause harm. Others are more concerning, like Ace just ate an entire...

 Most pets get “lumps and bumps” on or under the skin in many sizes and textures. These can be benign skin tags or sebaceous adenomas, cysts and lipomas (benign fatty tumors), but can also be malignant skin or subcutaneous tumors arising from deeper tissues. These growths can appear and grow...