There are many things to take into consideration when you decide to have a baby and a dog at the same time. Getting a house ready for your little one to come into the world is already daunting but adding a pet can make things a little more tricky but not too difficult. That is […]
Heartworms are a dangerous parasite for your cat or dog. In most cases, heartworms can be preventable through medication and common sense. Most people tend to ignore the signs or symptoms because they believe in a series of Myths. Here are the 10 most common myths that pet owners need to know about heartworms. The […]
Myelomalacia or hematomyelia is an acute, progressive, and ischemic necrosis of the spine after injuring the spinal cord. The premature death (necrosis) of the cells in the spine happens forward and backward from the injury site. Dogs and cats of any age can succumb to this injury. Symptoms: Paralysis of hind limbs Numbness to pain […]
For the past 50 years, the American Heart Association (AHA) has been the leading brand for presenting guidelines for human Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). There are no such guidelines for pet CPR and First Aid. This has created an inconsistency throughout the veterinary medical field. When humans go into cardiac arrest there is a 10 […]
It is now spring time and just like humans, our pets get allergy problems too. It is always good to have your pet tested for allergies because an allergic reaction can be fatal. Testing for allergies is very simple and there are only two types of tests you can have done with your veterinarian. The […]
This weekend we had a great time at the Del Mar Fairgrounds presenting how easy it is to do dog CPR. Pet4CPR was next to The Beating Heart Center presenting the ways to perform compression on dogs and humans. We were presented on CW6 and KUSI last week. Once those clips become available we will […]
Bum, San Diego's town dog that few people know about! San Diego has a history of being a pet-friendly city. In the Late 1880's we had a dog called Bum who was a stowaway on a merchant ship from San Francisco and landed in San Diego. Bum was a St Bernard and Spaniel mix. He […]
Why is chocolate so bad for your dog? If you are like me I love chocolate and we as pet owners love to share everything with our pets. Our dogs are a part of our family and we try to have our pets do everything we do and eat everything we eat. The problem is […]
Your cat is a close part of the family. Unlike the dog, they do not seem to wait for their owner at the door, but we do know our cat's characteristics. The number one thing that The American Veterinary Medical Association recommends is for all cat owners to keep up with their cat wellness appointments. […]
One thing that every loving pet owner wants for their dogs is to have a beautiful yard for them to run around in. We want our yards to be places where we can appreciate beautiful flowers and plants with an artisan feel. If you have dogs you need to know which plants are good for […]
