We also strongly believe that client education and communication are vital aspects of good veterinary care.
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In all, we strive to provide the highest level of service to you and pet wellness care for your pet in a warm, safe and inviting atmosphere.
Here for you!
TriCity Veterinary Hospital offers a full range of veterinary pet wellness services to Tri-city residents of Fremont, Newark, and Union City and the entire bay area.
We Are Committed to Your Pet’s Health in Fremont!
Beyond developing a personalized approach to your pet’s care, TriCity Veterinary Hospital in Fremont recommends twice yearly veterinary pet wellness checkups, which are fundamental to any preventative care program for your pet. We also recommend proper dental care here and at home, appropriate vaccinations, microchip identification in case your pet becomes lost and regular screenings for diseases that commonly afflict pets in their senior years.
We also strongly believe that client education and communication are vital aspects of good veterinary care. The work of caring for your pet does not begin and end at our doors. It is continuous and requires empowering you with the information you need to provide the best and most compassionate care for your beloved pet.
Low-cost vaccines!
We offer low-cost dog and cat vaccinations and diagnostic testing by State Certified Veterinarians.
Save up to 70% on the costs of your pet’s annual vaccinations with these packages and individual prices.
Welcome to Tricity Veterinary Hospital
If you live in Fremont or the surrounding area in CA, then you have picked the perfect site to find a veterinarian. Dr. Raj Salwan is a licensed veterinarian, treating all types of pets and animals. Your pet’s health and well being is very important to us and we will take every step to give your pet the best possible care.
Merry Christmas!!
Don’t forget your pets also expect Santa’s visit this season!
TriCity Veterinary Hospital
37177 Fremont Blvd
Fremont, CA 94536
510-796-8387
Why are dogs tempted to eat grass?
Dogs love to munch away on grass, and some even make it part of their daily routine. Fortunately, most experts believe it isn’t something you should worry about. So why exactly do they gobble up that green stuff in your yard?
Scavengers ‘R Us
Dogs, unlike their catty counterparts, are not carnivores. But they’re not like your garden-variety omnivores, either. For tens of thousands of years, these opportunistic scavengers have devoured anything and everything, as long as it fulfilled their basic dietary requirements.
The modern dog, partly because of evolution and domestication, is no longer like its ancestors, which frequently ate their prey entirely, including the stomach contents of plant-eating animals. Instead, dogs today seek out plants as an alternative food source. Most commonly the plant is grass — since that is what is closest at hand — but wild canines are known to eat fruits, berries, and other vegetable matter, too.
Clearly, dogs can find their nutrients in a wide range of plant foods, but that doesn’t explain why Fido usually throws up after eating grass.
When the Tummy’s Grumblin’
A dog will seek out a natural remedy for a gassy or upset stomach, and grass, it seems, may do the trick. When ingested, the grass blade tickles the throat and stomach lining; this sensation, in turn, may cause the dog to vomit, especially if the grass is gulped down rather than chewed.
Although dogs don’t typically graze on large amounts of grass like a cow, they may nibble on grass, chew on it for a while, and not throw up (an unwell dog will tend to gulp the grass down in big bites and then throw up). This may be because they find the texture of the grass palatable, or just because they need to add a little roughageto their diet.
Nutritional Necessity
Whatever the reason may be, most experts see no danger in letting your dog eat grass. In fact, grass contains essential nutrients that a dog might crave, especially if they’re on a commercial diet. If you notice that your dog has been munching away on grass or houseplants, then you may want to introduce natural herbs or cooked vegetables into their diet. Dogs aren’t finicky like cats, but they’re not too fond of raw veggies either. They’re kind of like big furry kids that way.
So, when you think about it, grass munching isn’t that bad at all. However, watch out for a sudden increase in grass eating; it could be a sign of a more serious underlying illness that your dog is trying to self treat, and that requires immediate veterinary assistance.
You may also want to buy a small tray of grass just for the dog, or start an herbal home garden. This will give your poor pooch an alternative to the outdoor grass and landscaping, the eating of which could lead to accidental ingestion of pesticides, herbicides, or chemicals that have been used to treat your (or your neighbor’s) yard.
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