According to the American Veterinary Dental Society, 70% of adult cats and 80% of adult dogs show symptoms of oral disease. This is an excellent reminder of how important your pet’s dental condition is for their overall health, as strong oral hygiene will...

As the temperature warms up in Lake Forest, CA - we tend to get outside more with our pets! What's better than that? Of course, being outside more means there are things we want to be thinking about when it comes to your pet's safety. First, let's chat...

Our veterinary team is great at reducing your pet's stress during their appointment. There are also some steps you can take to reduce your pet's stress and anxiety leading up to the appointment. Here are three things you can do to help: #1: Help to build...

There are many diseases can be prevented if we take the proper precautions with our pets and stay on top of their preventative care. April is National Heartworm Awareness Month, and we want to talk about this and other preventable diseases that you can...

Congratulations on your upcoming baby from all of us at Lake Forest Animal Clinic! Now that you’re expecting a two-legged baby, you and your four-legged fur baby are both in store for some serious life changes. We recommend you do your best to prepare fur...

March is Poison Prevention Month, and we want to help you keep your pet healthy. If you own a pet, you will want to know about these common household items that could prove to be fatal for your pet: Drugs. Have a headache? Take a Tylenol. But if your pet accidentally...

Perhaps your family just welcomed a new puppy into your home. Or, maybe you have an older pup who has always been leash-reactive or never learned basic commands, like “sit” or “come.”Regardless of your dog training needs and questions, the answer is...

Many animal health experts agree that cats are safest when kept indoors. However, without properly enriched indoor environments, cats become increasingly bored and are likely to gain unhealthy amounts of weight. In fact, a 2016 Association for Pet Obesity...

We get the question a lot – how often should I clean my pet’s dishes? The answer may surprise you. You should wash your pet’s dishes after every single use, just as you would do for your own dishes. Most pet parents that ask us this question say that...