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Keep holiday decorations, plants, and foods safe and out of reach to protect pets from poisoning, choking, or injury. Create a quiet, secure space for pets during festivities to help reduce stress from noise and guests.

Holiday Hazards

Don't feed your pets Halloween candy, especially if it contains chocolate or xylitol (a common sugar substitute found in sugar-free candies and gum)

Halloween can be Hairy for Pets

Eating turkey or turkey skin - sometimes even a small amount - can cause a life-threatening condition in pets known as pancreatitis. Fatty foods are hard for animals to digest, and many foods that are healthy for people are poisonous to pets - including onions, raisins and grapes. If you want to share a Thanksgiving treat with your pet, make or buy a treat that is made just for them.

Thanksgiving Thoughts

Did you know that pets can suffer from allergies just like humans? However, unlike humans who show symptoms like sneezing, coughing, and itchy eyes, pets usually exhibit allergic reactions through their skin. This can lead to allergies in pets often being overlooked or misdiagnosed as other illnesses.

Do Pets Get Allergies? True or False?

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<h3 dir="auto" style="line-height: 1.3em">Preventive care is the most important thing you can do for your pet.</h3><p dir="auto">Keeping your pet happy and healthy through every stage of their life is the most important thing you can do for them. You won’t have to worry about certain illnesses and diseases that can arise from not ensuring their vaccines and medications are current.</p><p dir="auto">From their first visit and during each annual wellness exam we perform (bi-annual exams for senior pets), we’ll conduct a full nose-to-tail wellness exam to make sure everything is looking great.</p><p dir="auto">Vaccines are important because they help your pet be resilient to certain diseases they may come into contact with. Vaccines are made of special proteins that prime the immune system to fight off specific infections. It’s important to keep your pets up to date on their vaccines so they can keep their immunity levels high over time.</p><p dir="auto">The same goes for parasite prevention, and this could not be more important here in Palm Desert. Fleas, ticks, and heartworms are parasites that can cause your pet serious damage (including death). However, making sure they are on parasite prevention can fully protect them from these critters. While fleas, ticks, and heartworms can be a serious threat to your pet’s health, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20250808044703/https://palmdesertvets.com/">Palm Desert Pet Hospital</a> can help you steer clear of issues and diseases caused by these parasites.</p><p dir="auto">Wellness care is not just about medications and vaccines—it’s also important to make sure your pet’s overall wellness is taken care of. This includes focusing on their diet, lifestyle, and dental care. According to the American Veterinary Dental Society, 70% of adult cats and 80% of adult dogs show symptoms of oral disease. Even worse, most pet parents are not even aware that a dental problem is occurring. Not sure what to look for? Exceptionally bad breath, a brownish plaque at the base of the teeth, excessive drooling, sore or bleeding gums when eating or chewing, and decreased appetite can all be signs that a pet’s teeth require attention.</p>

Preventive care adds less stress to your pet’s life and is much easier on your wallet.

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Routine wellness visits are a great way to help your pet live a healthy life for as long as possible.

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We utilize the latest technology and diagnostic equipment to make sure that we can diagnose and treat your pet quickly, especially when time is of the essence.

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We know that having your pet go under anesthesia can be very stressful, and we’ll be there every step of the way to ensure that every member of your family is calm and at ease.

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Not feeling like themselves? We're here to diagnose, treat, and help your pet feel better fast.

Illness/ Injury & Sick

Treat and prevent internal parasites like roundworms, hookworms, and tapeworms with trusted care.


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Deworming & Parasite Control

From routine to advanced procedures, your pet is in skilled, compassionate hands every step of the way.


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Spaying or neutering helps prevent health issues, unwanted litters, and certain behavior challenges.


Spay & Neuter

Protect your pet from fleas, ticks, heartworms, and more with year-round parasite prevention plans.


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Advanced diagnostics like bloodwork, X-rays, and ultrasound help us catch issues early and treat fast.

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When every second counts, our team is ready to treat injuries, illness, or sudden changes in behavior.

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Holiday Hazards

Halloween can be Hairy for Pets

Thanksgiving Thoughts

Palm Desert Pet Hospital FAQs

Pet Preventive Care

Latest Blogs

Holiday Hazards

Halloween can be Hairy for Pets

Thanksgiving Thoughts

Palm Desert Pet Hospital FAQs

Can I get a diagnosis or prescription over the phone?

Why are annual wellness exams so important?

What payment options do you accept?

Do I need to make an appointment?

What services do you offer?