Itchiness and hair loss in your dog or cat can be the result of fleas, inhaled allergies, hormonal disease, seborrhea, food allergy, infection, and many other things. The key to controlling skin disease is to find the primary problem. Neither you nor your pets should have to endure hours of scratching and licking.
By Bonnie Markoff, DVM, ABVP My travels to Zambia this year involved renewing friendships, helping with teaching elementary students, assisting in a small animal practice, and enjoying a wonderful safari in the South Luangwa Valley. My friend Barbara had been asked to return to Lusaka to continue training the teachers at the American International School. [...]
Written by Jennifer Evans, DVM There has been a lot of pink around town lately, promoting breast cancer awareness month, but did you know pets can get mammary cancer too? It is one of the most common types of cancer in female dogs, and female cats can also be affected. Mammary tumors can [...]
Gustavo currently works as a Registered Veterinary Technician at Animal Care Clinic, and has been here since May 2002. Gustavo grew up in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico. He graduated with his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in Mexico from the Autonomous University of Baja California. Gustavo is studying now, so that he may eventually be boarded as [...]
Did you know that interacting with a well-behaved pet changes your chemical physiology and lowers your blood pressure, decreases stress, and leads to an increased sense of energy and elation. It's true! People who own pets makes fewer visits to the doctor. Dogs and cats are good for us and we are good for them.
Written by Marissa Greenberg, DVM Marissa and Cramer Many of you read Dr. Evans ™ article about fostering pets until they find their œforever home. Dr. Evans ™ foster kittens came from one of the local shelters, but there is also something called breed rescues and they are often in need of [...]
Amanda came to San Luis Obispo from Angels Camp, California to attend Cal Poly as an Animal Science major. She works in the ACC veterinary nursing team beginning in July 2008. Amanda hopes to attend vet school and someday practice large and small animal medicine. Some favorite hobbies/activities of Amanda ™s are camping, hiking, scrap [...]
Written by Marissa Greenberg, DVM What a change in our weather over the last few days! It feels like fall is here, especially after our record-breaking temperatures. Here are a few things to think about for your pets with the change of season. The days are getting shorter and many of us find ourselves having [...]
Sentinel is a product we highly recommend at Animal Care Clinic. We can go through a parasite evaluation to determine the best parasite prevention program for your pet and family. Please watch this video to learn more about Sentinel then give us a call!
Written by Marissa Greenberg, DVM Most of us visit the doctor or the dentist at least once a year. Many of us may not know that this is equally as important for our pets! Dogs and cats should have a wellness exam at least once a year. As pets age or develop conditions, it may [...]
