Seizure Disorders
Seizures in dogs and cats may have a variety of underlying causes. Epilepsy results from a group or “focus” of abnormally discharging neurons in the brain that affects surrounding brain cells. When enough cells are affected a seizure occurs. Epileptic seizures range from mild (such as facial twitches) to severe (such as convulsions or “grand mal” seizures). […]
Traveling With (and Without) Pets
Do you have a long business trip, family reunion out-of-state, or simply planning that nice summer vacation on a California beach? Have you given consideration yet to what to do with your pet while you are away? If you are going to travel with your pet, here are some tips: The safest way for your […]
Wildlife Emergencies
Have you ever found a baby bird in your yard and wondered what to do with it? Or perhaps you rescued a cottontail rabbit that ended up in your pool and you don’t know what to do next. We live among an abundance of urban wildlife and you will likely someday find an orphaned or […]
Canine Influenza
Bird Flu, Swine Flu, Seasonal Flu. Now we have to worry about Dog Flu as well? Many of our clients have called us requesting information about the newly released vaccine for Canine Influenza Virus (CIV). This is a Type A Influenza virus (H3N8) and it is not contagious to people. Canine Influenza is a contagious […]