Did you know that an indoor cat lives twice as long as an outdoor one? Strictly indoor cats live an average of 12-15 years. Strictly outdoor cats usually do not live past age five, and… Read More »
Tag Archives: Dr. Tiffany Mitchener
A Dog Owner’s Guide to Canine Flu
A Dog Owner’s Guide to Canine Flu By Tiffany L. Mitchener, DVM What is Canine Flu? There are two subtypes of flu currently infecting dogs in the United States. The first appeared in January 2004 among racing greyhounds at… Read More »
Winter 2017-2018 Newsletter
Winter Dental Special- $109 Off! It’s almost time for our winter dental special! Starting December 2017 and running through March 2018, all patients with a current annual exam are eligible for this $109 discount on our comprehensive oral health assessment and… Read More »
Why Do We Vaccinate Our Pets Against Rabies?
Most Americans have never seen an animal with a case of rabies. The image of the mad, aggressive, salivating animal has been fostered by Hollywood – think “Cujo” or “Old Yeller.” Most people have a vague sense of unease regarding… Read More »
What to Do When You Are Allergic to Your Partner’s Pet
Let me tell you the story of my cousin: Girl meets boy. Girl falls in love with boy. Girl would like to marry boy. But there is one small issue…his beloved cat. Girl has been allergic to cats her whole… Read More »
Summer 2017 Newsletter
New In-House Laboratory Equipment Improvements have been made to our in-house laboratory equipment! With the switch over to Idexx’s Catalyst One and ProCyte analyzers, we are able to obtain quicker and more accurate laboratory results… Read More »
Protecting Your Pet from Sun Exposure
With the long “dog days” of summer approaching, it is time to get outside and get active. But time spent outdoors increases sun exposure for you and your pet. Too much sun can lead to a sunburn or worse –… Read More »
Are your pets ageing? Read Dr. Mitchener’s article, “Caring for your Senior Pet” in the Capitola Soquel Times.
Capitola Veterinary Hospital’s newest associate, Dr. Mitchener, has written a great new article in the Capitola Soquel Times! The article titled, “Caring for your Senior Pet” discusses ageing in our pets and how we as owners can adjust to this… Read More »
“Artist in Action” Series at Capitola Veterinary Hospital!
Capitola Veterinary Hospital is excited to announce the beginning of its “Artist in Action” series! Capitola Veterinary Hospital strongly values our community. “Artists in Action” will bring together featured artists with local non profit groups in order to support our… Read More »