Welcome to the EPIC Vets blog, your go-to source for pet health tips, safety advice, and expert guidance. Here, we share practical information to help keep your pets happy, healthy, and safe throughout the year.
If you live in the Western United States, including Southern California, you’ve likely come into contact with a grass-like weed called foxtail. Other names for foxtails are grass awns. Foxtail has tough barbed seed heads and can easily embed in your dog or cat’s nose, skin, eyes, and ears. It’s important to know what to look […]
The holidays are a time of joy and giving, often marked by the addition of a furry friend to the family. However, amidst the excitement, it’s crucial to be aware of potential health risks, especially concerning parvovirus (parvo), a highly contagious and potentially fatal disease affecting dogs. Understanding the impact, symptoms, transmission, and significance of […]
Avoid a Trip to Our Animal Hospital It’s that time of year again when pumpkins light up the night and ghosts and goblins come out to play. Halloween can be a blast for us humans, but let’s not forget about our furry friends who might not share the same enthusiasm for spooky shenanigans. As responsible […]
