Written by Stephanie Ruggerone November brought two exciting œevents to ACC employees. Dr. Evans received her long awaited guide dog puppy, œPayton , and Practice Administrator Stephanie Ruggerone ™s guide dog puppy, œRecco , represented Guide Dogs of America at a four day Las Vegas fundraiser! œPayton is an adorable female [...]
Written by Nicole Gunkel, RVT Some of you may have seen our post a few months back that we sent in our application for American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) Practice of the Year. Well, I have some exciting news that we recently found out that Animal Care Clinic is a finalist for Practice [...]
Written by Jennifer Evans, DVM Kittens sure are fun! I have two, twelve week old kittens at home right now and I had forgotten how entertaining they could be! I had also forgotten how much work they can be! These two hooligans came to me as orphans at 3 weeks old, and I have put [...]
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 [...]
Written by Jennifer Evans, DVM I recently fostered a litter of orphan kittens from the county shelter and I loved it!! I got them at about 3 weeks of age and raised them until they were old enough to be adopted out. I actually ended up keeping two of them because I had [...]
Recco and Stephanie Written by Stephanie Ruggerone, Practice Administrator Many of you are already aware of Animal Care Clinic's association with Guide Dogs of America, as a portion of the donations received at our annual Wine Gala Open House benefited this wonderful organization. What you may not know, is just as it takes [...]
Written by Jennifer Evans, DVM Getting a new dog or cat is always exciting, and getting one from a shelter is a wonderful way to help an animal in need. Getting a new pet when you already have a dog or cat has its own set of complications. Many dogs and cats appreciate [...]
written by Marissa Greenberg, DVM For those of you who read last week's blog, you know that Mico and I were showing in obedience this weekend at the SLODOG United Kennel Club Show in Santa Maria. Good news to report- Mico and I did well and received the last qualifying score we needed for him [...]
written by Marissa Greenberg, DVM It ™s show time! This weekend is the SLODOG annual United Kennel Club (UKC) obedience and rally obedience show at the Santa Maria Elks Lodge! If you are interested in learning more about SLODOG, UKC, or rally and obedience trials, please come out on Saturday or Sunday morning [...]
