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Dentistry and Anesthesia
posted: Oct 30, 2018.
What is anesthesia-free dentistry? This is a service you may have seen advertised, but is not what it sounds. Un-trained and un-licensed people are advertising this service as an alternative Read more -
Dental Disease
posted: Oct 22, 2018.
Dental disease, also called periodontal disease, is one of the most common clinical conditions seen by our veterinarians. This comes as no surprise when we consider that most adult dogs Read more -
Splenic tumors: How can you screen your pet?
posted: Oct 19, 2018.
Dogs presenting in a collapsed state is one of the most traumatic conditions we see as veterinarians. Splenic tumors are one of the most common causes for this presentation. Read more -
Canine Coginitive Dysfunction
posted: Oct 19, 2018.
Canine Coginitive Dysfunction, also known as CCD, is an age related degenerative process of the Read more -
Dental Facts
posted: Oct 19, 2018.
Dogs start out with 28 deciduous (baby) teeth, cats start out with 26 deciduous teeth. By six months of age, these baby teeth fall out and are replaced by permanent Read more -
Dental X-Rays
posted: Oct 19, 2018.
Intra oral radiographs (x-rays) are an important part of your pet’s dental care. Remember much of the tooth lies under the gums. The only way to evaluate the root structure, Read more -
ACUPUNCTURE
posted: Oct 19, 2018.
Western medical acupuncture is a therapeutic modality involving the insertion of fine needles. It is an adaptation of Chinese acupuncture using current knowledge of animal physiology, anatomy and pathology, and Read more -
What’s all the fuss about Leptosporosis?
posted: Dec 14, 2017.
Leptospirosis, or lepto as it is commonly called, is an emerging infectious disease that poses a risk to both pets and humans. It is also zoonotic, meaning it can be transmitted from Read more -
What is a Pyometra?
posted: Dec 11, 2017.
Pyometra is an infection of the uterus. It is an emergency, life-threatening condition that commonly occurs in older female dogs that have not been speyed. Each time an entire female dog Read more -
Why is my pets eye red and bulging? By Dr. Amy Long Goulart
posted: Dec 11, 2017.
Glaucoma is a disease of both pets and people that occurs from an increase in pressure within the eyeball resulting in pain and blindness. Glaucoma is treated with drugs, surgery, Read more -
Arthritis and Joint Pain Therapy by Dr. Cheryl Thur
posted: Dec 11, 2017.
Osteoarthritis (also known as arthritis) is a common ailment in many of our aging pets, with both cats and dogs being affected in high numbers. Often, it is a degenerative Read more -
Dentistry and Oral Health by Dr. Nate
posted: Dec 11, 2017.
Proper dental care is as important in our pets as it is in humans. Dental disease can not only cause pain, and oral disease, but also adversely affect the heart, Read more -
Toxoplasmosis
posted: Nov 30, 2017.
We get a lot of questions and concerns regarding cats and Toxoplasmosis, especially in owners who have become pregnant and may be worried about how this disease could affect the Read more -
How to Get rid of Ticks on your pets
posted: Apr 10, 2017.
Be sure to perform a tick check often and remove ticks promptly to help prevent disease transmission. The best way to find ticks on your pet is to run your hands Read more -
Rattlesnakes: What to do if your pet is bit.
posted: Apr 10, 2017.
Spring is here! Exciting as this may be, it also means the beginning of rattlesnake season in northern California. Dogs are at risk for rattlesnake bites and are about 20 Read more -
What does it mean to be accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association?
posted: Apr 10, 2017.
When you hear the phrase “we are an AAHA accredited hospital” you probably think it’s just a paid membership? In reality, this voluntary accreditation is not easy to achieve - Read more