Help Brachycephalic Breeds Breathe Better

Help Brachycephalic Breeds Breathe Better

Brachycephalic breeds – the smooshed-face cuties like Bulldogs, Pugs, and Frenchies – are known for their unique appearance and lovable personalities. But as adorable as those squishy faces are, these breeds can face respiratory challenges due to their compact facial...
Is Laparoscopic Spay Better?

Is Laparoscopic Spay Better?

Or rather – is a laparoscopic spay the right choice for your pet? Laparoscopic spays are becoming increasingly popular in veterinary medicine due to their minimally invasive approach, similar to the advantages seen in human laparoscopy. Pet parents want the best...
Pets Communicate Pain

Pets Communicate Pain

Your Pet Can Communicate Pain, are you listening? 🤕   Reading your pet’s body language is one of the best ways to understand how they are feeling. If your pet is yelping or whimpering, they are at a 9 or 10 on the pain scale, but there are many subtle signs...
Cranial Cruciate Ligament Tear

Cranial Cruciate Ligament Tear

Article by Diana G. You just went to the vet because you noticed Fluffy has been limping ever since she jumped off the couch…  And after a few tests, the veterinarian tells you she has a CCL tear and will need TPLO surgery to fix it. And the surgery is going to cost...
Pet Separation Anxiety

Pet Separation Anxiety

Article by Diana G. Do you come home to scratches on your doors, destroyed or shredded furniture, inappropriate urination or defecation from an otherwise house-trained dog? These could be signs that your pet is suffering from separation anxiety!  We have seen many...
Unmasking the Flea and Tick Meds Myth

Unmasking the Flea and Tick Meds Myth

Article by Diana G. We hear the myth from pet parents  that their pets “ don’t need flea and tick meds during the winter months because the bugs all die…” and as a hospital in Southern California that cannot be further from the truth. Fleas and ticks pose a year-round...