Written by Marissa Greenberg, DVM In my last article I talked about Slink being stuck in her ways. Despite liking her routine and consistency, I have also seen her adapt to changes in her life that have occurred due to her aging process. Slink used to go with me just about everywhere, from hiking to [...]
Slink on the left and Mico on the right in their usual place under Marissa's desk at Animal Care Clinic Written by Marissa Greenberg, DVM Most people and animals, like to have a routine and a schedule they can predict and count on. A sense of stability makes almost everyone happy! Slink, at [...]
Written by Jennifer Evans, DVM My cats have always been indoor/outdoor but I moved recently and my boys had to adapt. We had a 6-month temporary living situation on a very busy street so they had to stay inside. I was quite worried, they are about 3 years old and still extremely full of energy [...]
Bert is a 7-year-old Golden Retriever who is undergoing chemotherapy for a cancer called lymphoma. Bert lives most of the year in Minnesota, but he and his human family like to escape the cold! Bert got a dose of chemotherapy right before hitting the road for the trek to CA, and a few days later, [...]
Tank was lucky to have one of our amazing veterinary nurses, Lyndsey, notice that something wasn't quite right when she was emptying his anal glands. Dr. Markoff confirmed that Tank had a cancerous mass in his anal gland. He had surgery with our friends at CARE Hospital in Santa Barbara to remove it, and now [...]
Apparently a local radio station recently broadcast a media story about using marijuana medicinally in dogs. There is no research in veterinary medicine on either the benefits or risks of using marijuana medicinally in dogs! Many medications that are safe in people are very dangerous to dogs and cats. At Animal Care Clinic we treat cases [...]
Say “hi” to Bug. This feisty little Dachshund developed a severe infection around one of his upper canine teeth. The infection was so severe that it eroded the bone and entered his nasal cavity! This is called an oronasal fistula and is a common problem in Dachshunds. Repair requires surgery – a tricky proposition in [...]
Congratulations to Teegan – yes, that is Joan Rivers with the little Japanese Chin! Teegan was rescued by one of our clients and came to see Dr. Tao in October. He found a few minor problems and treated Teegan with antibiotics and ear medications. When things were cleared up, Teegan was ready to find a [...]
You might have read recently about a “new” virus in the Ohio area causing deaths among dogs. At this time, there is no evidence that the “circovirus” is actually the cause of disease in these dogs, but we do not really understand the virus well. Circovirus is known to cause a syndrome called vasculitis in [...]
Lulu & Bella (wearing the citronella collar) out and about. This is Bella & Lulu acting like best friends. This wasn’t always the case. About a year ago, these 2 came to Dr. Evans for a behavior consultation. Seems they were barking at visitors and on walks. They sometimes showed aggression towards other [...]
