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Posted on 06-24-2015
March 2, 2012
** Remember alcoholic beverages are toxic to animals and should NEVER be given to them during holidays or any other time. Same caution goes for “recreational pharmaceuticals&rdq...
Posted on 06-24-2015
May 5, 2012
Many of us want to travel on vacation and see new places and people and have new experiences. When we have animals in our lives, we need to determine whether or not taking our pet along...
Posted on 06-24-2015
May 11, 2012
Consider more than one cat. Cats require exercise, mental stimulation and social interaction. Two cats can provide this for each other.
Find a cat whose personality meshes w...
Posted on 06-24-2015
May 18, 2012
1. Make the carrier your cat’s second home.
To our feline companions, cat carriers are usually associated with a host of unpleasant things. Many of us keep our ...
Posted on 06-24-2015
May 21, 2012
There are a multitude of potential reasons for your dog or cat to be itchy. When your pet is itching, you will usually notice scratching, licking certain areas of their body, rubbing t...
Posted on 06-24-2015
May 27, 2012
As you probably know, many locations such as pet stores of all sizes, feed or tack stores and other locations provide vaccinations, heartworm testing, microchipping and the like at red...
Posted on 06-24-2015
June 3, 2012 Heatstroke (hyperthermia) occurs when a dog’s normal body mechanisms cannot keep his body temperature in a safe range: that is, when heat gain exceeds his ability to dissipate that...
Posted on 06-24-2015
June 4, 2012
Salt Water Toxicity
Love to take your dog for a day at the beach? Fantastic! Remember, most dogs aren’t aware salt water is dangerous.If your dog loves to play on the beach, ...
Posted on 06-24-2015
June 28, 2012
Weight Change: A sudden gain or loss of weight may signal cancer, kidney and liver disease, hyperthyroidism and several other conditions. A gain or loss of 1-2 pounds in your cat...
Posted on 06-24-2015
February 18, 2014
As veterinarians, we can learn a lot by performing a physical examination of your pet, but there are some signs of disease that can only be detected with additional testing. This ...
Posted on 06-24-2015
March 23, 2014
As veterinarians speaking with families about their overweight companion animals, we frequently hear “but he’s always hungry!”. It doesn’t matter how much you...
Posted on 06-24-2015
May 25, 2014
Meowing can be a sweet and loving communication with you, but it can also become obnoxious. Your feline’s language is composed of a number of vocalizations, scent signals and bod...
Posted on 06-24-2015
October 15, 2014
Your cat’s paws are her main form of contact with the world, and are essential for everything from everyday walking to scratching to grooming. Keep them as healthy as possibl...
Posted on 06-24-2015
November 1, 2014
You’ve undoubtedly heard of acupuncture treatment for humans, but did you know that it can also work wonders for pets? Here, a vet in Calabasas tells you more about veterinar...
Posted on 06-24-2015
November 15, 2014
Who wants to walk into their home and smell dog? If your home is starting to smell a little too much like Fido, you’ll want to banish the odors as quickly as possible. Try t...
Posted on 06-24-2015
December 1, 2014
With the holidays approaching, many of us are preparing by decorating our homes, planning those yummy holiday meals, and shopping for our loved ones. Fido and Fluffy are part of th...
Posted on 06-24-2015
December 15, 2014
Are you about to bring a new canine buddy into your household? Congratulations! We are always thrilled to see local dogs finding great homes. There are several things you’ll...
Posted on 06-24-2015
January 1, 2015
Did you know that cats can suffer from asthma? Just like people, kitties sometimes develop this condition. While some breeds are somewhat more prone to developing asthma than others...
Posted on 06-24-2015
January 15, 2015
Have you recently had a hungry kitty show up on your doorstep? Maybe you felt bad for the poor thing, and gave it some dinner one night, only to find her back again the next day. M...
Posted on 06-24-2015
February 1, 2015
Does your dog ever hide bits of food around the house? Or put his toys in a pile and then guard them? If so, your pooch may have a hoarding habit. Hoarding is actually a fairly com...
Posted on 06-24-2015
February 15, 2015
Your retriever mix Murphy is blissfully out of control. This good-natured pooch thinks it’s perfectly normal to conduct his twice-daily walks at almost a dead run. While you...
Posted on 06-24-2015
March 1, 2015
Your ten-year-old cat Ruby still has considerable spunk and sassiness. She lives for her daily playtime sessions, batting her cat toys and scrabbling in her favorite paper bag. She al...
Posted on 06-24-2015
March 15, 2015
Did you know that allergies can affect your canine friend? Fido can actually be allergic to quite a few different things, and his reactions can range from mild to life-threatening. I...
Posted on 06-24-2015
April 1, 2015
Will there be a new furry family member joining your household soon? Bringing a new kitty home is a fun and exciting time, for both you and your new feline friend. Before you can brin...
Posted on 06-24-2015
April 15, 2015
Your golden retriever Bailey thinks car rides are an exciting new game. When he sees you pocket the keys, your one-year-old canine housemate clamors to be the first one out of the ho...
Posted on 06-24-2015
May 1, 2015
Your tabby cat Max is quite the feline prankster. You weren’t amused when your imposing feline housemate stole several socks from the clean laundry, making you go on a scavenger h...
Posted on 06-24-2015
May 15, 2015
Are you going to be planting a garden soon? If so, you might get a bit of unwanted help from your four-legged pal. Fido has many wonderful qualities, but being a good gardener is not o...
Posted on 06-24-2015
June 1, 2015
Will you be moving soon? Moving is a huge change and a massive undertaking. All that packing, cleaning, unpacking, and decorating can be quite exhausting! Moving can be difficult and v...
Posted on 06-24-2015
June 15, 2015
One of the most important aspects of dog care is proper coat grooming. Since dogs don’t do much of their own grooming, it’s up to you! Here, a Calabasas, CA veterinarian ...
