Happy Tail is Not So Happy

Happy Tail is Not So Happy

Article by Diana Gorin This post was inspired by our adorable patient, Odie, who came to us with a BAD case of Happy Tail! Some might call it.. an UnHappy Tail. What is Happy Tail? Happy Tail just means a dog caused an open wound to their tail from striking a surface...
Treat The Source of Ear and Skin Infections

Treat The Source of Ear and Skin Infections

Article by Matthew Wheaton, DVM   The first thing you should know about skin infections and ear infections is that they are generally a secondary response to allergies. You can learn more about allergies here where I do a deep dive on allergy care. It’s incredibly...
Allergies in Dogs

Allergies in Dogs

Article by Matthew Wheaton, DVM Book an Appointment by calling 949-768-1313 or Book Online For most veterinarians across the country, allergies are half of our day, every day. This is a major problem in our dog population in the US. The most common form of allergy is...
Common Myths about Paw Licking

Common Myths about Paw Licking

Article by Matthew Wheaton, DVM   Let me just say that there are a lot of myths associated with allergies and dogs. This is a challenge for our brains because we as humans are connect-the-dot reasoners, and we feel extremely confident in our ability to do that...
What Should All Pet Owners Know?

What Should All Pet Owners Know?

Article by Diana Gorin See video on our TikTok   Picture this: you just got a new puppy or kitten. You did your research as much as you could on the breed, the best way to train, deciding what kind of diet you want to feed it, the best vet around (which is Alicia...
Foxtails: The Nightmare Plant

Foxtails: The Nightmare Plant

Article by Diana Gorin Have you ever heard of a Foxtail? No, not the ones on the hind ends of foxes, but the wheat looking (evil) plant that seems to have a personal vendetta against dogs. At least I like to think so because it’s the only way to understand the...