Typhus Outbreak 2018!
You may have heard in the news as of 10/8/18, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating 57 cases of Typhus reported in Los Angeles County, with 20 in Pasadena, 4 times the usual number of people.
Netflix and Snack: What Foods are Safe to Share with your Dog
We all love sitting on the couch with something to snack on after a long day, but how many of us are guilty of sharing with our furry friends? Of course it's too easy to want to slip something over to your doe-eyed dog, but how can we be sure that what we’re sharing is safe? This is a list of foods that are not only safe for you and your dog to share, but they can also be good for your pup!
6 Scary-Good Pet Costume Safety Tips
From vampurrs to dogosaurs, there are few things as irresistible as a pet dressed up for Halloween. Make sure your pet’s costume is as safe as it is spooky with these tips.
Big Heart, Big Problem: Understanding Feline Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Does your cat have a big heart? No, we’re not talking about her loving personality. An enlarged heart could point to a cardiac condition known as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy—and it can mean big problems for your feline friend’s health.
Much Ado about Fido's Food
As many of you may have heard or seen on social media recently, the FDA put out a warning advising dog owners that there appears to be a link between grain-free, exotic ingredient or boutique diets and a dangerous heart condition called Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). Given how many people feed their dogs these foods, this has the potential to be a VERY big issue!
Tam Tales
Dr. Wade has been a veterinarian at Newport Harbor Animal Hospital for a while! She was at NHAH from ’85-’86 and then from 2000 until now. She has 3 grown children and a 4th still in high school.
Why Do Dogs Eat Poop?
Dogs may be man’s best friend, but that doesn’t mean we’re not occasionally embarrassed or downright disgusted by some of their habits. From rear-sniffing to rolling in anything with a repulsive smell, nothing seems to be quite as offensive to dog lovers as coprophagia—that is, eating poop.
Is Cat Grooming Really Necessary?
Most people think cats can take care of themselves—and they’d actually prefer it that way—but even the most fastidious feline groomers could use a helping hand.
