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Papaya Veterinary Care: Temporary Closure
Papaya Veterinary Care: Temporary Closure

Pet Care

Papaya Veterinary Care: Temporary Closure

Hey pet parents! Our main office is taking a short break from offering veterinary services.

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Potential Complications After Your Dog's C-Section
Potential Complications After Your Dog's C-Section

Pet Care

Potential Complications After Your Dog's C-Section

No matter how you do it, giving birth is quite the affair—and that goes for dogs, too. That is…
How Much Does a Dog's C-Section Cost?
How Much Does a Dog's C-Section Cost?

Dogs

How Much Does a Dog's C-Section Cost?

Bringing a litter of new puppies into the world is one of the most joyful experiences you can…
How Many C-Sections Can a Dog Have?
How Many C-Sections Can a Dog Have?

Dogs

How Many C-Sections Can a Dog Have?

Is there anything more exciting than a new litter of puppies? Watching a pack of newborn pups…
What to Expect as Your Dog Gets Older
What to Expect as Your Dog Gets Older

Dogs

What to Expect as Your Dog Gets Older

Through all the joy-filled moments between your dog and you—play dates at the park, early…
8 Signs Your Cat Is Aging
8 Signs Your Cat Is Aging

Cats

8 Signs Your Cat Is Aging

How to care for a senior dog is different as how to care for a cat, and what to expect with an…
How To Care For A Senior Dog
How To Care For A Senior Dog

Dogs

How To Care For A Senior Dog

What to expect with an aging dog? Elderly dogs require particular care and attention. Similar to…
How Old Is My Dog or Cat in Human Years?
How Old Is My Dog or Cat in Human Years?

Cats

How Old Is My Dog or Cat in Human Years?

Whether you have Great Dane, Labrador Retriever, Cocker Spaniel, or even a Yorkshire Terrier,…
Dog Cancer Prevention Tips
Dog Cancer Prevention Tips

Pet Care

Dog Cancer Prevention Tips

Steps to take right now to help prevent your pet from getting cancer. Learn ways you can help…
Signs and Symptoms of Cancer in Pets
Signs and Symptoms of Cancer in Pets

Pet Care

Signs and Symptoms of Cancer in Pets

Cancer can present through many different symptoms in dogs and cats. Here are some types of…
7 Causes of Cancer in Cats
7 Causes of Cancer in Cats

Pet Care

7 Causes of Cancer in Cats

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in household pets. Here are some causes of cancer to…
12 Types of Cancers in Dogs and Cats
12 Types of Cancers in Dogs and Cats

Pet Care

12 Types of Cancers in Dogs and Cats

Cancer can present through many different symptoms in dogs and cats. Here are some types of…
8 Tips for Traveling with a Pet
8 Tips for Traveling with a Pet

Pet Care

8 Tips for Traveling with a Pet

Need tips on how to travel with a pet this holiday season? Read on for some tips and tricks for…
Dog & Cat Dental Diseases Symptoms & Treatments
Dog & Cat Dental Diseases Symptoms & Treatments

Dental Care

Dog & Cat Dental Diseases Symptoms & Treatments

As pet owners, we love it when our dogs seem to smile at us or when our cats greet us with a…
5 Ways to Clean Your Dog's Teeth at Home
5 Ways to Clean Your Dog's Teeth at Home

Dental Care

5 Ways to Clean Your Dog's Teeth at Home

Unlike their humans, dogs don't spend a lot of time worrying about their oral hygiene. They're…
5 Top Dental Problems in Dogs & Cats
5 Top Dental Problems in Dogs & Cats

Dental Care

5 Top Dental Problems in Dogs & Cats

Whether it's a case of persistent gingivitis or baby teeth that won't budge, what's true for…
3 pet food trends that are more fad than fact.
3 pet food trends that are more fad than fact.

Cats

3 pet food trends that are more fad than fact.

It can be hard for pet parents to determine what's actually healthy for their pets—and what's…
Fourth of July pet safety tips for pet parents.
Fourth of July pet safety tips for pet parents.

Cats

Fourth of July pet safety tips for pet parents.

The Fourth of July can be one of the most stressful times of the year for pets, as most cats and…
Tips for planning a beach day with your pup.
Tips for planning a beach day with your pup.

Pet Care

Tips for planning a beach day with your pup.

Here's how to make your beach excursion enjoyable and safe for both your dog and you.
Why do you need a health certificate for traveling with pets?
Why do you need a health certificate for traveling with pets?

Pet Care

Why do you need a health certificate for traveling with pets?

Whether you're bringing a pet on a plane because you're moving or taking them on vacation, most…
Why is your pet's historical health record important?
Why is your pet's historical health record important?

Pet Care

Why is your pet's historical health record important?

Historical information can tell your veterinary team a lot about why your pet might be behaving…
Foxtails pose a serious threat to outdoor dogs and cats.
Foxtails pose a serious threat to outdoor dogs and cats.

Pet Care

Foxtails pose a serious threat to outdoor dogs and cats.

Have alot of foxtail around the house? Keep reading to learn more about how foxtails can pose a…
It's summer: Watch out for heat stroke in dogs and cats.
It's summer: Watch out for heat stroke in dogs and cats.

Pet Care

It's summer: Watch out for heat stroke in dogs and cats.

As the weather warms up, there is an increased risk for heat stroke in cats and dogs. Know the…
Can dogs or cats have allergies?
Can dogs or cats have allergies?

Pet Care

Can dogs or cats have allergies?

Let's explore the types of allergies your pet might have, allergy symptoms in dogs and cats, and…
These common houseplants are toxic to dogs and cats.
These common houseplants are toxic to dogs and cats.

Pet Care

These common houseplants are toxic to dogs and cats.

There are some common indoor plants poisonous to cats and dogs. Review this list of poisonous…
6 tell-tale signs that your dog or cat may have fleas.
6 tell-tale signs that your dog or cat may have fleas.

Pet Care

6 tell-tale signs that your dog or cat may have fleas.

It's important to be on the lookout for these signs of fleas as spring and summer rolls around.…
Why do we ask so many questions when you sign up for Papaya?
Why do we ask so many questions when you sign up for Papaya?

Pet Care

Why do we ask so many questions when you sign up for Papaya Pet Care?

When we have a thorough understanding of your pet—even before their cute paws enter our…
Everything you need to know about pet vaccinations.
Everything you need to know about pet vaccinations.

Pet Care

Everything You Need to Know About Pet Vaccinations | Papaya Pet Veterinary Care

If you've recently adopted a pet (congratulations!), you might be wondering where to even start…
How my journey as a pet parent inspired Papaya Pet Care.
How my journey as a pet parent inspired Papaya Pet Care.

People

How my journey as a pet parent inspired Papaya Pet Care.

With Papaya Pet Care, I want to create a veterinary experience that even high-stress pets (like…
Stress Free pet car transport tips for your next move, road trip, or vet visit.
Stress Free pet car transport tips for your next move, road trip, or vet visit.

Pet Care

Stress Free pet car transport tips for your next move, road trip, or vet visit.

These tips can make car traveling easier for your pet and you.
Checklist: What to do before, during, and after your dog vet visit.
Checklist: What to do before, during, and after your dog vet visit.

Dogs

Checklist: What to do before, during, and after your dog vet visit.

If you have a puppy, vet visits are crucial for their development. But it can be terrifying for…
Checklist: What to do before, during, and after your cat vet visit.
Checklist: What to do before, during, and after your cat vet visit.

Cats

Checklist: What to do before, during, and after your cat vet visit.

This checklist will help create a stress-free experience for both your cat and you, from the days…
Is pet insurance worth it?
Is pet insurance worth it?

Pet Care

Is Pet Insurance Worth It?

The short answer to the question "is pet health insurance worth it?" is a resounding yes.
Essential holiday gifts for pet lovers in your life.
Essential holiday gifts for pet lovers in your life.

Pet Care

Essential holiday gifts for pet lovers in your life.

'Tis the season for gifting...and don't forget about your four-legged friends or the pet parents…
6 questions we're asked about dog or cat dental care. (Yes, you can brush your pet's teeth!)
6 questions we're asked about dog or cat dental care. (Yes, you can brush your pet's teeth!)

Pet Care

6 questions we're asked about dog or cat dental care. (Yes, you can brush your pet's teeth!)

Taking care of our own teeth is a part of our daily lives, but when was the last time you checked…
My pet is scared of the vet...What can I do?
My pet is scared of the vet...What can I do?

My pet is scared of the vet...What can I do?

Here are some of our top tips for creating a friendly—not fearful—association with the…
When and how to socialize a puppy.
When and how to socialize a puppy.

Dogs

When and how to socialize a puppy.

Let's make sure your pup is socialized in a safe and effective way. Here are a few key…
4 steps for how to get a cat in a carrier with less stress.
4 steps for how to get a cat in a carrier with less stress.

Cats

4 steps for how to get a cat in a carrier with less stress.

You can do it! Here's some simple tips on how to lure your kitty into the carrier. 
Pet Surgery
Pet Surgery

Services

Pet Surgery

Papaya Pet has on-site surgery available at select locations and are staffed and equipped to…
Is CBD safe for dogs and cats?
Is CBD safe for dogs and cats?

Pet Care

Is CBD safe for dogs and cats?

Curious about giving your pet a CBD treat? Read on to learn more about CBD and dogs.

Online Vet Help
Online Vet Help

Services

Online Vet Help

Papaya Pet offers online vet visits through our mobile app! Papaya Plus and Papaya Premium…
Spay & Neuter Services
Spay & Neuter Services

Services

Spay & Neuter Services

Papaya Pet Care provides early-life spaying & neutering services for both dogs and cats. It is a…
Pet Dental Services
Pet Dental Services

Services

Pet Dental Services

Looking for a dental cleaning for your pet? Our veterinary dental…
Wellness Exams
Wellness Exams

Services

Wellness Exams

Our vet clinic offers Comfort Visits upon your pet's first vet exam with us. We use…
Fear Free pet car transport tips for your next move, road trip, or vet visit.
Fear Free pet car transport tips for your next move, road trip, or vet visit.

Pet Care

Fear Free pet car transport tips for your next move, road trip, or vet visit.

These Fear Free-approved tips can make car traveling easier for your pet and you.

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