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posted: Dec. 03, 2021.

Vaccines have been so successful at protecting pets from deadly, contagious diseases, that a once-common illness, canine distemper, is now rarely seen in dogs. Despite their proven success at keeping Read more

posted: Oct. 15, 2021.

Shaving is a good alternative for owners of some longhaired dog breeds that cannot maintain such easily tangled coats. However, shaving can do more harm than good for many dogs. Read more

posted: Sep. 20, 2021.

Top Things to Know About Cat Eye Infections At Alum Rock Animal Hospital in San Jose, we take pet eye care very seriously. We provide treatment for eye infections and have Read more

posted: Aug. 17, 2021.

When your dog has an eye infection, it can be scary. It can be hard to determine how severe it is. If you are concerned that your pet has an Read more

posted: Jul. 08, 2021.

Just like people, pets can be allergic to certain ingredients in their food. Even though dog food and cat food are made to give the best nutrition for a wide Read more

posted: Jun. 17, 2021.

Dogs, just like people, can be allergic to certain foods. Pet owners must understand the signs that their dog might have food allergies to get him or her on the Read more

posted: May 18, 2021.

Most of us will go through several major lifestyle changes throughout our lives. That might mean retiring, living in an empty nest, moving to a new country, or whatever else. Read more

posted: May 06, 2021.

Dog Arthritis Treatment Knowing that your dog is in pain can be devastating. Luckily, there are ways to treat and prevent conditions like arthritis in dogs. At Alum Rock Animal Hospital Read more

posted: Apr. 09, 2021.

Finding the right food for your dog can be difficult and expensive. If you're wondering if breed-specific food is the best for pet nutrition, we can help. At Alum Rock Read more

posted: Feb. 24, 2021.

When Should You Get Your Puppy Chipped? The sooner you get your puppy microchipped, the sooner your dog is protected should it get loose or become lost. This is why many Read more

posted: Feb. 10, 2021.

Identifying Lost Pets With Microchips Microchipping remains the most effective tool for reuniting lost pets with their owners. This simple and easy technology allows animal control personnel and veterinarians to easily Read more

posted: Jan. 11, 2021.

The Benefits of Spaying and Neutering Pet owners have a big responsibility to keep their pets healthy and happy. Neutering male animals means removing the testicles, while spaying involves removing the Read more

posted: Dec. 01, 2020.

When Should a Dog Be Spayed or Neutered? There are plenty of benefits to neutering or spaying your dog. If you are interested in getting your dog neutered or spayed, you Read more

posted: Aug. 04, 2020.

What You Need to Know Before Boarding Your Pet Pet boarding in San Jose can be overwhelming. If you are boarding your pet, there are some things you should know. Visit the Read more

posted: Jun. 26, 2020.

Relieving Your Dog's Arthritis Dogs are living longer these days but it means that you could have an arthritic dog with mobility issues. If your dog is suffering from arthritis, there Read more

posted: Apr. 13, 2020.

Flea & Tick Prevention: Keeping Your Pets Safe from Fleas & Ticks  Providing your cat or dog with proper parasite prevention is an important part of pet care. Flea and tick Read more