An overview of feline lower urinary tract disease, including prevention, recognition of signs, and treatment of life threatening conditions, such as hyperkalemia and urethral obstruction. by Brian Young, VMD Diplomate ACVIM, Diplomate ACVECC Overview Signs of feline lower urinary tract disease: Straining to urinate, going in and out of the litter box, vocalization/pain, urinating small drops, […]

When pet parents allow their dogs on escalators, their toes, foot pads or skin can become stuck and degloving injuries or nail avulsions occur. In the worst case scenario loss of limb or even death can occur. by Andreas Andreou, DVM Emergency + Critical Care It is not uncommon for people to bring their dogs […]

Parvo (Canine parvovirus infection) is a highly infectious and contagious disease in dogs, particularly in puppies. Because Los Angeles County has reported a concerning increase in cases in Antelope Valley, vaccinations are highly recommended for all dogs – with booster shots every three years. Education is the best form of prevention and we’ve got the […]

  Acupuncture has stood the test of time, and for good reason. For more than 2,600 years it has been successfully practiced on people, and nearly as long on animals. The earliest veterinary acupuncture text can be traced back to the Qin-mu-gong period in China, and pre-dates the Huang Di Nei Jing – the Yellow […]

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a common disorder in dogs and cats. When animals are suffering from DM, they are not able to properly use sugar as an energy source for their body’s cells. by Rhonda Schulman, DVM Diplomate American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Insulin which is made by the pancreas is necessary for glucose to […]