<![CDATA[Culver City Animal Hospital - The Pet's Vet - Blog]]>Sun, 27 May 2012 00:45:32 -0800Weebly<![CDATA[May 26th, 2012]]>Sat, 26 May 2012 18:32:20 -0800http://www.thepetsvet.com/1/post/2012/05/may-26th-2012.htmlJust finished removing an intestinal foreign body from a new clients dog. Part
of a tennis ball wrapped in cloth. X-rays were questionable for a foreign body
in multiple locations. After 20 plus years you just have a "GUT" feeling. I was
concerned about opening him up and finding nothing. Although would have felt
worse waiting since prognosis really gets substantially worse with each passing
day of waiting. Lessons learned, young mid to large breed dogs over represented,
be patient do a proper work up give medical management a chance but if you do
need to do surgery: cut early don't wait !!! Hope Finn has a rapid recovery!!!]]><![CDATA[What comes after FLEAS.....?]]>Sat, 17 Sep 2011 16:01:58 -0800http://www.thepetsvet.com/1/post/2011/09/what-comes-after-fleas.htmlActually with the warmer months comes fleas and flies the intermediate host for our next guest, TAPEWORMS! I probably get more phone calls about this parasite then any other parasite. OMG there are these little white things on my animals rectum or on their stool (about 1/4 to 1/3 inch long) and they are moving!!! Usually right after they defecate. Can I catch them and they are so GROSS. Now the good news, no you probably will not catch them, you need to eat an infected flea or fly to complete the life cycle and they are relatively benign i.e. they probably will not make your animal sick. The perfect parasite able to peacefully coexist with their host without making them sick. Easy to treat too, either a shot or oral pills, two treatments two weeks apart. ]]><![CDATA[West Nile Virus and Mosquitos]]>Sat, 10 Sep 2011 22:14:13 -0800http://www.thepetsvet.com/1/post/2011/09/west-nile-virus-and-mosquitos.htmlCulver City just posted that they have positive identification of West Nile Virus in a dead bird. This and many other dangerous diseases can be transmitted to pets and people from a mosquito feeding on our blood. There are some very basic and easy steps to prevent these diseases.
1) Avoid being outside at dusk and dawn. This is the time that mosquitos are out and most active. If you have to be out wear long sleeves and full length pants. Use protective sprays like Deet.
2) Make sure you do not have standing water in and around your home. This can be in an empty flower pot, the way the gutter slopes in front of your home or overwatering your garden.
 
An ounce of prevention is worth alot more then a pound a cure and a heck of alot more economical. Save yourself the money and a migrane !
]]><![CDATA[Yeah, this is what my dog would say too !!!]]>Sun, 22 May 2011 16:59:37 -0800http://www.thepetsvet.com/1/post/2011/05/yeah-this-is-what-my-dog-would-say-too.htmlRemember, you have to be very careful when giving human food to your animals! Moderation is key!!! If you want to play it safe, stick with food and treats intended for your pet. Very small amounts, like a thimble full of chicken, beef or cheese is OK as long as they do not have a history of a sensitive stomach i.e. vomiting or diarrhea If they have a sensitive stomach a kiss and a treat will have to do ! Also remember, NO grapes or raisens  these can be deadly TOXIC in some cases. The ASPCA at www.ASPCA.org is a great resource for toxins but even they have been stumped on this one so far. Better safe then sorry! Enjoy the video !!!
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See how cool you can be?  If you already have a pet then you already know.
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Looks like Sharky met his match!
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Looks like the Oakland Marathon expected some four legged participants.
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Thanks to modern technology we can finally see exactly what goes on in the lives of our furry friends.
]]><![CDATA[Someone Got Caught.]]>Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:05:24 -0800http://www.thepetsvet.com/1/post/2011/03/first-post.htmlDon't be fooled, we have a lot in common with our furry friends.  Take this guy for example.
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