General Practice & Preventative Medicine A GUIDE TO GROOMING Although it's often overlooked, grooming is an important part of your dog’s health program. Routine brushing and combing removes dead hair and dirt and prevents matting. Because it stimulates the blood supply to the skin, … [Read more...]

WHAT SHOULD YOU FEED? Your dog knows that what’s on your plate is infinitely better than what he’s eating at the moment – and you may be tempted to prove it by giving him some. Before you do, remember that good nutrition and a balanced diet are essential elements for good health in a dog. … [Read more...]

DAILY EXERCISE RECOMMENDED Exercise is as important for your dog as it is for you. Young dogs and healthy adults alike need lots of it, and even senior pets need a regular daily workout to maintain their health. The type of exercise you choose depends on the age and fitness of your dog and your … [Read more...]

General Practice & Preventative Medicine GUIDELINES Vaccinations (immunizations, "shots") have saved the lives of millions of dogs. Before the days of effective vaccines, dogs routinely died from distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parvovirus and complications of upper respiratory … [Read more...]

Dr. Dawn Ruben General Practice & Preventative Medicine ANNUAL EXAMS It’s that time of year again. Time to take your dog to the veterinarian for his annual examination. But maybe you’re thinking that you might skip it this year. After all, he isn’t sick. Maybe you will … [Read more...]

Alex Lieber General Practice & Preventative Medicine 3 WAYS TO ID YOUR DOG In 1997, a Lhasa apso named Lukee bolted from his yard in Los Angeles. That was the last his family saw of him. That is, until he was picked up by a local shelter in June 2001. Animal … [Read more...]