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Rattlesnake Bites in Dogs and Cats (Yes, Rattlesnakes Are Here in San Luis Obispo!)

Written by Allie Bisson, DVM A few weeks ago, I was taking a little post-work stroll at Johnson Ranch. I came around the corner just in time to see my little terrier dog sniff something at the side of the trail, and then jump away quickly. I peered into the sagebrush to see what was [...]

By Animal Care Clinic|2020-07-24T15:26:21+00:00May 22nd, 2013|Pet Health Care|2 Comments

National Dog Bite Prevention Week

Written By Marissa Greenberg, DVM This week is Dog Bite Prevention Week. In honor of it, I wanted to share a story. Many of you know Julie Belmonte (formerly Julie Wilson) who is our lodge manager. She had a dog named Speedo, a normally, very sweet, wonderful dog. One day, he bit her daughter, who [...]