You heard it here first, folks:
🙅♀️ No people food 🙅♀️
While dogs CAN benefit from fruits and veggies (like a frozen carrot or mashed up banana on a lick mat), it’s best to avoid giving them food straight from your plate.
Getting into this habit makes it tough to track their daily calories, which can lead to weight gain. Extra pounds can contribute to issues like osteoarthritis and even shorten their lifespan. And we want our pets around as long as possible, right?
For rewards, stick to dog treats! If they’re on a diet, opt for low-calorie treats or use their kibble as a reward instead.
(And yes, Grandpa, this applies to you too. We see you sneaking treats under the table! 😉)
#doghealth #petnutrition #vetadvice #walnutcreek #bayareadogs
Did you know that keeping your pet at a healthy weight is the most effective way to prevent chronic pain as they get older?
Just like humans have BMI, pets have something similar called a Body Condition Score (BCS). Assessing your pet’s BCS involves both looking at and feeling your pet, and Dr. Troy is here to walk you through what to check for!
If you’re unsure about whether or not your pet is a healthy weight, it might be time for a visit to the vet 💚
#NationalPetObesityAwarenessDay
Come be a fly on the wall as Certified Veterinary Pain Practitioner Dr. Troy carefully examines 15-year-old Reina for signs of pain.
Her process involves two key steps:
✅ Palpating her body to check for any discomfort
✅ Observing how she moves and completes transitions: walking, turning, sitting, lying down, and getting back up
These steps give us lots of info about how your pet might be feeling, even if they aren’t showing obvious signs like whining or limping.
Miss Reina has undergone months of therapy, including shockwave therapy, which has improved her mobility and helped correct muscle imbalances in her legs.
If your dog or cat seems to be slowing down, don’t worry - there are plenty of ways to help them stay comfortable and active. We’re here to chat about options whenever you’re ready! 💚
Hear Dr. Troy, Certified Veterinary Pain Practitioner, talk all about one of her all-time favorite methods of pain management: shockwave therapy!
One of the great things about this treatment is that it’s very safe, highly effective, and doesn’t require sedation. In fact, many dogs take a nap during the 15-30 minute session. It kinda feels like getting a massage at the doggy spa 🧖♀️
Think your dog could benefit from shockwave therapy? Give us a call so we can discuss the options!
(925) 934-8042 | mullerveterinaryhospital.com
Special shoutout to our model, Rayna! She got lots of treats after this session 🥰
Get to know Claudia, one of our amazing vet techs!! 🤩
Meet Dr. Harris! 👋
Dr. Lindsay Harris grew up in San Ramon, completed her undergraduate degree at UCLA in Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics before heading across the country to the University of Pennsylvania for veterinary school.
While in vet school, she was an active member of the Veterinary Business Management Association (VBMA) and served as the organization’s national president. Dr. Harris has a passion for empowering fellow veterinarians and veterinary staff to achieve their personal and professional goals.
In 2023, Dr. Harris completed an internship at VCA Encina Veterinary Medical Center in emergency, surgery, and specialty medicine. She has professional interests in many areas of veterinary medicine, including (but not limited to) diagnostic ultrasound, internal medicine, and acupuncture.
Away from the hospital, Dr. Harris loves spending time with her mischievous tuxedo kitty Badger, her family’s Bernese Mountain Dog Rosie, and her family who live in the area. She is a big-time SF Giants fan and loves going to games whenever she can. She enjoys all sorts of crafting and is currently trying to master vegetable gardening and growing succulents!
Synovetin OA® Sookie
Here at Muller Veterinary Hospital and The Canine Rehabilitation Center we're passionate about pain management and helping your pets regain mobility when dealing with osteoarthritis. Synovetin OA® is the newest tool in our toolbag to help your pet feel more comfortable and move more easily when suffering from joint osteoarthritis.
You can check out this video of one of our beloved patients Sookie with before and after Synovetin OA® treatment. Give us a call if you're interested in consulting with one of our veterinarians about ways we can help your pet with the painful effects of osteoarthritis. https://activedognow.com/about-synovetin-oa/ #petpain #dogswitharthritis #canineOA #Synovetin
The final day of Muller’s Vet Team Appreciation Week came to a close yesterday with a very yummy grande finale! HOME MADE vegan concha pan dulce, horchata and mini tres leches cakes in a jar along with Mexican sodas and takis. THEN Los Ponchos delivered tamales, burritos, flautas, rice, bean dip aaannndddd chips!! Everyone was thoroughly stuffed and grateful to have such a supportive, encouraging and hardworking vet team!! Thank you for all that you do, you are greatly appreciated!!! #vettechappreciationweek. Oh and P.S. the piñata’s are HAND MADE TOO!! 😲🤯
Day 3 & 4 of #VetTechAppreciationWeek is brought to us by HAND WRITTEN CARDS, GIFT CARDS, CANDY & HOME MADE CHILI!! (Vegan and Meat chili with the yummiest of toppings!) We are so lucky to have amazing staff and equally as lucky to have such talented doctors! We’re feelin the appreciation!!
Bestest boy Brick showing off his excellent treato catching skills at yesterdays visit.
