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It’s easy to get carried away amidst the chaos of the holiday season. The list of things to do, see, taste, and decorate is endless, and it’s easy to abandon routine during the busiest time of year. However, your pet thrives on predictability, so ask yourself: where does he or she fit in during all the holiday hubbub?

Whether you’re the guardian of a dog, cat, ferret, reptile, pocket pet, or bird, we’d like to share some important holiday pet safety tips to avoid any emergency situations.

Let the festivities begin! Continue…

Back in the days of James Herriot, you brought your pet to the veterinarian when he or she was sick. However, as is the case with many things in our lives, times are changing in the world of veterinary medicine.

You might wonder why you should bring your pet to visit us at  Ten West if there isn’t an obvious problem. Well, keep reading to learn why healthy pet exams are important for all creatures, great and small. Continue…

Some people may be quick to say no when we suggest checking blood work on their pet. After all, their companion is young, healthy, and couldn’t possibly have anything wrong with him or her. However, there are some very good reasons to run routine blood work on seemingly healthy pets. Continue…