Pet Services

A non-profit humane organization dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of homeless dogs, has several dogs for adoption. CHLOESuper cute puppy alert! Chloe is a 7 month old Jack Russell with possibly Rat Terrier mixed in. When she was brought to us they said she had never been around dogs...

We all love to bask in the California sun and rattlesnakes are no exception. Snakebite envenomation is something that is frequently seen in the animal ER. The Western Rattlesnake is the most common in our region.What are the general signs of a snakebite wound?Snakebites are not always easy to...

Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine is a medical system that has been used in China to treat animals for thousands of years. It has become a more accepted practice in our Western world just recently, and its popularity continues to grow as more research is done with both acupuncture and...

  As the uncertainty of schools reopening continues, parents are becoming anxious about their children’s future and how they will deal with their emotional health and well-being. Mental Health experts are predicting that extended school closures and lack of social interactions with their...

  As far back as she can remember, Dr. DeLashmutt aspired to become a veterinarian. It was the love of her family dogs that sparked her desire to help others take care of their furry family members. A native of Seattle Washington, Dr DeLashmutt obtained her Bachelors Degree in Animal...

Many orthopedic conditions affect pets, and most can be fixed in one or more ways. It might be a simple fracture that requires internal or external fixation. The same is true of conditions affecting the joints, where damage to the cartilage may lead to osteoarthritis and the inability to walk...

Home dental care for your cat or dog has the same goal as home dental care for yourself-to remove dental plaque. Plaque is the sticky, whitish film with the bad taste and offensive odor that accumulates inside the mouth. Plaque is about 85 percent bacteria and will mineralize to form tartar....

We see cases of heat stress and heat stroke every year. Every pet is at risk for developing heat stroke, but those at increased risk include pediatric, geriatric, and obese pets, dark colored or long-haired pets, and brachycephalic breeds (like Pugs, Boxers, and Bulldogs). Pets are obviously...

Summer weather is here and with it comes more outdoor activity for both you and your dog! Exercise has many health benefits, including burning calories, reducing appetite, improving muscle tone, increasing metabolism, and improving temperature regulation. Exercise also stimulates your dog’s...

Hooray for Summer! Summer is my favorite time of year, but it comes with a few hazards to think about with our pets. I’ve compiled some of the most common dangers we see this time of year so you can keep your furry friends safe.Heat Stress. Cats and dogs have limited ways to cool themselves and...

Many substances found around your home and yard are known to be toxic to pets and I will be discussing three that produce gastrointestinal problems like vomiting, but also have severe consequences including death.The first one is Xylitol which is a sweetener used in many products such as...

You may have heard a little about using laser therapy in both human and animal medicine to help with disorders like sports injuries and arthritis. But there is so much more to it than that. Laser therapy has been used in Europe since the 1970’s and was cleared by the FDA in the US in 2005....

Many owners take their dogs to the beach in the summer to cool off and play. People may forget that the ocean, although a fun place for dogs to run and play can potentially be a hazard because of the salt content of the water. Access to salt could also happen at a picnic or barbeque, especially...

We are open during this time of COVID-19 as we are considered essential workers and we limit to essential appointments meaning if your pet has a critical or urgent medical matter please call us. We are practicing curbside care. We will come outside and pick up your pet from yourvehicle, while...

It’s time for the summer trifecta! No, it’s not a triathlon or a Spartan race. It’s heartworm disease, fleas and ticks. As people spend more time walking their dogs and hiking, we’re seeing an increase in parasites.There are three new species of mosquitoes that are invading Southern California....