Author: Dr. Carl Bockenstedt

Utah’s wide-open spaces, hiking trails, neighborhoods, and changing seasons create endless opportunities for pets to explore. Whether your dog loves mountain walks or your cat enjoys watching birds from the backyard, the outdoors can be enriching and exciting. But outdoor curiosity can also come with serious risks. At Family Pet Hospital, we often see how

The early days with a new puppy or kitten feel like a blur of soft paws, tiny leaps, and constant discovery. While you’re building routines around feeding, training, and vet visits, there’s one quick step that adds lasting protection: microchipping. At Family Pet Hospital, we encourage pet owners to include microchipping early so their pets

If pet hair seems to be appearing everywhere lately, shedding season is likely underway. Many dogs and cats naturally shed more during seasonal transitions as their coats adjust to changing temperatures and daylight patterns. In Mapleton and nearby Utah Valley communities, shifting spring and fall weather combined with indoor living environments can make shedding feel