Sandia Animal Clinic

12/12/2024

12/11/2024

Hello everyone. Please have food and medication orders placed by Friday, December 20th so that we have time to fill them. Thank you!

12/09/2024

Skip the emergencies by taking precautions during the holidays (and all other days).

Sharing table scraps with your cat can lead to a number of health issues, including obesity. Here are common holiday foods you should keep away from your cat.

12/03/2024

Most people whose pets are overweight or have obesity don't recognize it. This is an issue because most dogs & cats within US households are overweight. Obesity shortens their lives & creates preventable pain & other disease. Please take a couple of minutes to read this article & learn how to recognize obesity & how to prevent & treat it.

Most dog and cat owners don’t recognize their pets as being overweight or having obesity. However, the population of pets who are overweight or have obesity continues to expand. Obesity shortens the lives of cats and dogs, reduces the quality of their lives, and can result in expensive and invasiv...

11/29/2024

Black Friday FREE pet adoptions! Coronado Center. Lots of pets need homes.

Are you looking for a pet this holiday season?

11/27/2024

Did you know there are several eye ailments from which dogs & cats can suffer. Corneal ulcers, dry eye disease, inflammation, infection, cataracts, and glaucoma are just a few. If you notice symptoms in your cat or dog, give us a call.

11/25/2024

Reminder: please get your medication/food orders in by tomorrow, Nov 26th, so we have time to fill them. Thank you!

11/23/2024

Sad story. Obesity robbed Kroshik “Crumbs” of a happy, healthy life. According to the article, layers of fat hid numerous cancerous tumors.

The world’s fattest cat, Crumbs, died weeks after going to a feline fat camp to shed some pounds — with vets saying the critter’s extensive layers of flab kept cancerous tumors hidden d…

11/21/2024

November is Senior Pet Awareness Month. Assessing quality of life in our seniors is vital so we can provide comfort and care as they age. The quality of life of any pet is unique to the individual pet. No one knows your pet like you do, and this guide can help you evaluate your senior's quality of life.

Animal hospitals around the world earn AAHA accreditation to strengthen their business, advance their team, and provide the best possible care to companion animals.

11/20/2024

Planning on traveling with your pet? This article has plenty of tips to make trips as safe and comfortable as possible.

For some pet parents, a trip is no fun if the four-legged members of the family can’t come along. But traveling can be highly stressful, both for you and your pets. If you’re planning to take a trip with pets in tow, we have some tips to help ensure a safe and comfortable journey for everyone.

11/18/2024

Hello everyone. Please have any medication/food requests in by Tuesday, November 26th so that we have time to fill orders. Thanks!

11/16/2024

❄Fur coats do not automatically give pets more ability than humans to tolerate cold.
❄Dog houses, jackets, bedding are not substitutes for warm, inside shelter.
❄Pets are susceptible to frostbite and hypothermia if exposed to cold temperatures.
❄Read more about frostbite and hypothermia on our blog:

https://www.sandiaanimalclinic.com/2023/12/01/frostbite-and-hypothermia-in-dogs/

11/15/2024

A dog's guide:

11/15/2024

Dog walkers needed!

11/13/2024

Senior cats and dogs have different dietary, activity, and healthcare needs than when they were younger. As their bodies and minds change, we need to pay extra attention to how they function. Read our latest blog article to find out what to watch for and how to fulfill the needs of your old boys and girls so they can age as comfortably and healthfully as possible.

Caring for senior pets requires recognizing signs of age-related conditions and adjusting care to fit their healthcare needs.