PEACEFUL PETS on July 4th

PEACEFUL PETS on July 4th

It’s the season of outdoor celebrations, and that means fireworks! This July 4th, the skies over Santa Monica (Pacific Palisades, Marina del Rey, and Culver City) will be filled with colorful (and LOUD) displays. Some dogs and cats may be very fearful of these...
Fighting Fleas

Fighting Fleas

Flea infestations are the most common ectoparasitic problem of dogs and cats in North America. Here in Southern California, it’s been a particularly bad flea season due in part to the warmer than usual summer and fall. Of the more than 2,000 species of fleas, the most...
Cool CATS, No HOT DOGS

Cool CATS, No HOT DOGS

Baby it’s HOT outside! Summer is officially in full swing. While most of us love a little sun and outdoor fun, remember your pets can become overheated easily, and that may be very dangerous. Pets can develop HEATSTROKE in a matter of minutes if not attended to....
Scary Chocolate

Scary Chocolate

Why is CHOCOLATE so SCARY for a dog (or cat)? You know that chocolate is bad for dogs. Cats are usually too finicky to eat it. But, do you know why? More importantly, do you know what signs of chocolate toxicity you should look for and what to do? The...