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When it comes to our pets’ health, pet parents often depend on visible signs that something is wrong. This comes naturally for us, and we do it without even thinking. We notice when our pet seems more tired than usual, or when they start limping.

But some health issues lie hidden beneath the surface. For these, pet blood work is one of the most important tools around. Blood tests for pets allow your veterinarian to understand your dog or cat’s health at a cellular level. The team at Bowman Veterinary Hospital would like to highlight the key ways blood tests can help detect hidden health issues in pets. 

Do you believe in Santa “Paws”? At Bowman Veterinary Hospital, we certainly do! Join us in making this holiday season a happy one for animal shelters!

The holidays are upon us, which means lots of cheer, lots of delicious food, and for some of us, lots of holiday travel to see family and friends far and near. If you’re a pet parent and you want to bring Fido or Kitty along, you might feel stressed about how to handle holiday travel for pets.

Never fear! The team at Bowman Veterinary Hospital has the tips you need for a successful trip. 

Fall is the perfect time to get back to nature, and whether you’re planning to hit the hiking trails or simply take long, leisurely autumn walks with pets, our team at Bowman Veterinary Hospital has you covered with health and safety tips to keep you and your pets on the move.

As our pets age, their bodies change—and so do their dietary needs. Many senior pets need specific senior dog food or senior cat food to stay healthy. It can be hard to understand why this happens and what to do about it. 

So whether you have a senior dog or cat, the team at Bowman Veterinary Hospital would like to share our best tips about senior pet nutrition. Here’s what you need to know about senior pet dietary needs. 

The benefits of spaying and neutering your cat not only helps combat the pet homelessness crisis, but it also has great health benefits. This procedure also offers important behavioral benefits for both female and male cats.

When a pet gets sick, things can get expensive fast. Now more than ever we can offer cutting-edge medicine in the veterinary field, but specialized equipment, additional certifications, and the latest in drugs and therapies cost money. 

Pet insurance coverage can offer some help when it comes to making sure that you don’t have to think about your bank account too much before authorizing treatment for your pet. 

Canine communication comes in many forms, whether it’s a lick on the cheek, a wag of the tail, or just a soulful stare from those puppy dog eyes. But what if your dog is whining … a lot? Is it stress, hunger, or pain? Or is this how an attention-seeking hound makes his wishes known? Whatever the case, our team at Bowman Veterinary Hospital will help you better understand the reasons behind the whining and what you can do to help.

With mosquito season in full swing, it’s more important than ever to make sure your pet doesn’t have heartworm disease. Heartworm prevention medication is the best way to keep the worms from making a home in your pet’s body. 

But before you start heartworm treatment, your veterinarian will want to make sure your pet doesn’t already have heartworms. This is because while heartworm medication kills heartworm larvae, it doesn’t kill adult heartworms. 

A round of heartworm testing can tell your veterinary team whether your pup or kitty needs preventive medication or active treatment. 

Here’s what the team at Bowman Veterinary Hospital wants you to know about how heartworm testing works. 

It’s summer in California, and at Bowman Veterinary Hospital, we know that means fun in the sun for people and pets alike. Part of keeping things cool, though, is minding the heat and keeping everyone safe. If you are wondering about how to recognize heat stroke in pets or about other high temperature hazards, be sure to keep reading for our best summer pet safety tips.