Over the last few months we have pulled 4 grey mastiff type dogs from the South LA shelter. Just a few shades off from our normal black dogs but these boys really needed us. Big Daddy was a hunka burning love that we couldn’t pass up. He’s been adopted into a great family that [...]
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by Michael Chill LOS ANGELES, CA Client: "My dog is suffering from a severe case of repressed hostility." MC:"What seems to be the problem?" Client:"I just told you. He's suffering from a severe case of repressed hostility." MC:"No, I mean, what is he doing?" Client: "He's repressing hostility! I’m a psychiatrist; I know these things." [...]
Important Facts to Prevent "Claw Damage" and Keep Your Pet's Feet Healthy By Jon Bernstein, DVM Claws are complex structures that are derived from modified skin tissue overlying bone of the end of the digit. Claws serve many functions, including prehension, predation, aggression, defense, and locomotion. Despite these attributes, claws are sometimes a cause for [...]
Important Facts You Need to Know by Dr. Bernstein LOS ANGELES, CA - "My dog has fleas" is not solely an aid for tuning string instruments. Unfortunately, it is a statement of fact for many Southern Californians. These tiny insects are responsible for making the lives of pets and their owners miserable. Luckily, there are [...]
LOS ANGELES, CA - Although this proverb may have some merit for interpersonal relationships it is not in the best interest of the horse. Nor is it a good idea to ignore the oral cavity of your dog or car. Dental enamel is the hardest substance in the body, yet the teeth and gums represent [...]
by Dr. Bernstein LOS ANGELES, CA - With the passage of time, changes occur in our environment. One of the indicators of this change is variation in the plant and animal species in our community. In my early years of practice, I would rarely see a dog with a tick. If a dog presented with [...]
A sleepless night with a puppy with diarrhea is enough to make one reconsider your acquisition. Diarrhea is a common problem, but there are many different causes. Young dogs often have loose stool due to excitement, stress, dietary changes, and internal parasites. More serious causes seen in young dogs are blockages and viruses like distemper [...]
by Dr. Bernstein LOS ANGELES, CA - Can you imagine a world without vaccines? A world with diphtheria, typhoid, poliomyelitis, smallpox, and rabies running rampant through the population? Fortunately, prevention against many serious diseases is readily available. Our animal population is likewise protected against many serious diseases by vaccination. Just as a pregnant animal is [...]
by Michael Chill LOS ANGELES, CA - People adopt rescue dogs for a variety of reasons, one of which is the ability to "know what you are getting." Knowing if the dog is housebroken, not destructive, or good with kids is one of the benefits of adopting an adult dog, and an honest assessment of [...]
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