Bath Time!

Sometimes you just gotta get a bath.

  And If you're a Doggie or a Kitty, getting bathed here at The Hospital is actually pretty fun!

  First one of our Bathers brushes you, and that feels amazing! Then your ears are cleaned, your nails are trimmed and your anal glands are expressed. The last part isn't my favorite, but I feel really good when it's over.

  Next you get into a warm tub where you're given a long, relaxing bath with the Hydro surge.

  What's a Hydrosurge? It's a totally awesome way of shampooing and conditioning your coat! It penetrates your coat down to your skin. It actually feels like a massage! 

  The Hydrosurge is also great if you have any skin issues. Like itchy, dry skin. And it makes you feel good all over!  Kitties love this too!

  After your bath you are "blow dried" with a warm dryer. Then you're wrapped in a fluffy towel and placed into one of the nice warm, dryer cages.  There's even "extra large" dryer cages for bigger dogs.

 

 

  Don't worry. It never gets "too hot" in there. The dryers are temperature controlled and one of the bathers are always standing by. Just in case you need a quick "potty break".

  After you are dry and fluffy, you're brushed again so you look your furry best!

  You even get a totally cool scarf to wear home! And with a spritz of cologne, you're ready to go!

  The best part is when "Mom" or "Dad" pick you up. They're thrilled to see how great you look after your "Spa Day"!

  So if you ever feel like you need a day of pampering, just give us a call!

Speck

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Cat Condos!

Hi, It's Speck.

  This week I wanted to tell about where my Cat Friends stay when they're boarding here at the Hospital. The Cat Condos!

   Dogs aren't allowed in the Condos, but I got special permission to check it out. My friend Aphrodite showed me around and they're really awesome!

  Our Condo area is located in a very quiet place in the Hospital. Some Kitties get stressed out by noises or barking dogs, so we make sure it's nice and quiet in there.

  Each Condo has a super fluffy bed. There's even extra blankets available, in case you like to "hide". 

  And every Condo is multi level, just like a real Condo! So you can jump around and hang out on different "perches"!

  You also have your choice of wet or dry food or both! You can even bring your own food from home if that makes you more comfortable.

  There's even a special place in your Condo for your litter box, so that won't get in your way. And there's plenty of toys too!

  A beautiful mural is on one of the walls. It's really cool! There's images of birds, mice, fish and other relaxing things to gaze at while boarding with us. 

  The Condos can also be connected together, with an "Upgrade"! So if you're boarding with a friend, there's plenty of room. Or if you'd like to get a bigger Condo for yourself and get more exercise, you can!

  We'll do everything we can to make you feel comfortable, relaxed and happy during your stay with us.

There's no place like home, but I think the Cat Condos are a pretty cool place to stay, 

Speck

 
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Our Pet Store!

Speck, here again.

  This week I thought I might tell you about a pretty cool place here at Laguna Hills Animal Hospital. Our Pet Store!

  The Pet Store is located just off of Reception, in our front lobby. There's a lot of great things in there for Dogs and Cats and even people too!

  Our special prescription diets are really important and a big part of our Store! We have the Hills brand of Dog and Cat foods and Royal Canin foods too. Both of these are exceptional diets.

  In the Supplements area, we have many great aides that help keep you healthy and happy. We have plenty of Vitamins too! 

 If you need help with training, we've got that covered. There's tons of stuff to help with any "issue" you might have. Even treats that make taking your medication really easy! 

Dental care is super important and there's a whole section of chews, treats, toothpastes and brushes to help keep your mouth healthy and your smile bright!

  If fleas and other yucky bugs are a problem, we have many very effective products to keep you and your environment, flea and tick free.

  Our Treat  Area is the greatest! There's so many yummy things to choose from! Chews, cookies and more! This is actually, my favorite section!

  There's also an awesome toy selection! You can find just about any toy, in any size, shape or color you might like! We even have fashionable leashes and collars too!

We also have an awesome variety of shampoos, conditioners and even perfumes! So you can look your best and smell great!

  The best part about shopping with us, is that EVERYTHING in the Pet Store is totally guaranteed! If one of our products or diets doesn't meet your expectations, we offer a refund!

  So tell Mom and Dad to bring you in to check out our Pet Store. They'll get whatever they need to take good care of you and you might even end up with a cool new toy or some awesome treats!

See you next week,

Speck

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Doggy Day Camp!

Hi, Everyone!

  One of the best  things that happen here at Laguna Hills Animal Hospital is Doggy Day Camp!

  I have brothers and sisters and get to play a lot. But, some Doggies don’t really have anyone to play with.

  But here at the Hospital, they sure do! Doggy Day Camp is a great opportunity to make new friends and exercise!

  You just need to pass an assessment test to see if you “get along” with other dogs so that everyone is safe. And you can choose if you'd like to play with big Dogs or small Dogs.

New Friends!

Then you get to come in for a day of play!

  Doggy Day Camp includes two, one hour sessions, where you and everyone else gets to exercise and socialize with new friends!

  Don’t worry. One of our Kennel Attendants is always nearby and supervising in case someone plays too rough or tries to steal your toy.

  Oh yeah! Toys are also a great part of Day Camp! We have a lot of great things to play with! Including special Doggie “Exercise Equipment”.

This is one of my favorite toys!

  So if you’d like to spend the day playing with us, get a great work out and make new friends, please give us a call!

  Please see the video below for an even better idea of how much fun we have and meet the wonderful girls who take such great care of us!

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Speck

Nikki and Stella. Ready to play!

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Dental Health Month is here!

Hi. It’s Speck again.

  I just wanted to let you know that it’s Dental Health Month here at Laguna Hills Animal Hospital!

  We’re pretty excited about it because it gives our Doctors and Technicians a chance to “clean up” a lot of icky mouths out there.

  We also have special discounts on Dental Cleanings throughout the month of February!

  We offer 15% off all Anesthetic Dental Cleanings, 10% off of all Non-Anesthetic Dental Cleanings and even 10% off of all Dental Products and Diets from our Pet Store!

  I hear our Doctors talk to our Clients all the time about their pet’s dental hygiene and how it’s super important to take good care of your mouth. Infected teeth and gums can cause serious damage to your heart and other internal organs.

A dental Cleaning can make a HUGE difference!

Before a Dental Cleaning...

And after!

    Bad teeth also cause a bunch of other problems. Like pain when eating, being really uncomfortable, not being able to play with toys and having really bad breath.

  It’s easy to tell if you might have trouble with your teeth: swollen and bleeding gums, discolored teeth, change in eating habits and even rubbing or pawing at your mouth are sure signs.

  The good news is that our Doctors and Technicians can fix all of that! Not only is dental cleaning safe, but even if you need anesthetics or extractions, you can go home the same day!

Simon is getting a Non Anesthetic Dental Cleaning!

  I’ve seen a lot of uncomfortable Dogs and Cats, who have come into the Hospital feeling really awful, go home feeling great because of a dental cleaning!

  We are here to help you feel better. So, if you think you may need your teeth cleaned, please tell “Mom” or “Dad” to give us a call today!

 Speck

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