by Cynthia Hervatic, DVM | Preventative Care
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...
by Cynthia Hervatic, DVM | Preventative Care
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...
by Cynthia Hervatic, DVM | Preventative Care
Spring has sprung! The temperatures are warming in SoCal, so it’s time to talk FLEAS. If your pet is not on monthly flea control, then please start NOW. Fleas are rampant in our warm climate, and we see more of them during the Spring and Summer months. While fleas are...
by Cynthia Hervatic, DVM | Preventative Care
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....
by Cynthia Hervatic, DVM | Preventative Care
WOW! I’ve received A LOT of feedback regarding this post! Please read ahead to my advice in BOLD for the takeaway. Raw food is the purest, healthiest, and best diet (most expensive) available for your dog or cat, RIGHT? Well, maybe…there...
by Cynthia Hervatic, DVM | Preventative Care
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...
