As the pills all over this little guys face indicate, getting medicine into a dog or cat can be a challenge! Most dogs are relatively easy to medicate, especially if they are eating well. Hiding a pill or bit of liquid in a tasty treat works for most large dogs. (My dogs generally will eat [...]
I recently saw a little dog that had been itchy for about 10 days. The owner had seen a flea on him and assumed he had been infested while at the groomer. When I examined Pierre, I saw the tell tale signs of fleas - dermatitis at the base of the tail, along the back [...]
As you read this, I will be on my way home from 3 weeks in Mongolia. I am looking forward to seeing my dogs! My 3 year old Australian Shepherd, Zeke, has been a worry for me while I was gone. In March, he had a œgrand mal seizure - we call those generalized [...]
Happy belated Fourth of July! I am still in Mongolia and doing well. Today I wanted to share the story of SiSi. SiSi is a 12 year old poodle who belongs to a family from Russia. They are well to do among the Mongolians, and when their little dog began to have trouble walking, they [...]
San Luis Obispo ™s Relay For Life is going on today at Santa Rosa Park. In honor of this American Cancer Society fundraiser, I thought I would tell the story of Riley. Riley was an 8 year old Australian Shepherd with a vital career as an agility dog. One morning his œmother called me. [...]
As you read this, I will be in Beijing, on my way to Mongolia for a second missions trip helping with the small animal clinic in Ulaanbaatar. Veterinary care in Mongolia is quite different than it is here, but in many ways it is the same. Pet owners there have very little education as to [...]
Today started off like any other day, and the case I want to share with you is, unfortunately, not unusual. We had several animals who needed their teeth cleaned and two of those needed root canals. Fluffy was scheduled for a routine teeth cleaning. When I looked in her mouth during her pre-anesthetic physical exam, [...]
Aspen came to see our Dr. Tao a few weeks ago because she was lethargic. Aspen is a 7 month old Golden Retriever who had been lethargic with vomiting and diarrhea after eating some underwear (which she was able to pass on her own!) This time she had gotten into some clothing, but there was [...]
We saw a kitty today who has a worrisome condition. He is only 1 year old and has been in great health until recently. Weight loss, increased thirst and general œnot doin ™ right caused his owner to bring him in. Dr. Greenberg noted that his skin was a bit yellow and he has [...]
If you and your dog are out and about on Saturday, June 2, we have the perfect activity for you! You can have one of our doctors wash your dog at Animal Care Clinic ™s annual fundraising dog wash! Our community service team, œPaws For the Cause , will be participating in the American Cancer [...]