As the holidays are approaching, some of us are thinking of a cute little puppy as part of our gift giving plans. A puppy is a wonderful gift that everyone in the family can enjoy. But, there are things to… Read More »
Yearly Archives: 2009
Vaccination and Pets
At Capitola Veterinary Hospital, our general philosophy is that vaccines great for the whole population of pets. The broad use of vaccinations virtually eradicated Distemper, Parvo, Rabies, Feline Leukemia and other pathogens from our environment. As a general rule of thumb, we… Read More »
Cancer and Pets
Cancer in pets, much like cancer in humans can be successfully treated in many cases. As there is no known prevention for pets, the key is early detection and treatment. We are Santa Cruz Veterinarians with broad experience and training… Read More »
In the Chill of The Night….
Terrie Williams, PhD., a researcher from UC Santa Cruz, is part of a team spending the winter in Antarctica tracking the Weddell Seals during the harshest part of the polar winter. By placing cameras on the Seals, the team is… Read More »
Heartworm Disease Requires Year Round Attention
Heartworm disease is a mosquito borne illness that can be fatal to our pets. Good news is that it is preventable and when caught early on, is often curable. As Santa Cruz veterinarian, where heartworm is particularly prevalent, we deal… Read More »
Disaster and Animals
At Capitola Veterinary Hospital, we are Santa Cruz Veterinarians who are all too familiar with the hazards of fire and earthquakes for the family pet. So it seemed like a really good idea to post a few tips to plan… Read More »
No Two Pets are Exactly the Same… So Why Should Their Treatment Be?
Treating animals as if they were all the same might be a quick and easy way to practice but it is cheating. More times than not, it is our beloved pets that suffer as a result. Every animal is not… Read More »
When is Euthanasia the Right Thing to Do for Your Beloved Pet?
Euthanasia is the one medical procedure that separates veterinary and human medicine. Many times we are called upon in our practice to humanely end the life of one of our patients. This is always a bittersweet experience. Bitter in that… Read More »
What Kind of Care Is Your Pet Receiving from the Staff at Your Veterinary Hospital?
What kind of feeling do you get when you walk into your veterinary hospital? While it is very important that the doctors are current on the latest treatments for your pet, it is every bit as important that the nurses… Read More »
Stem Cell Therapy Is a Safe and Effective Way to Help Dogs Who Suffer With Joint Pain
There are few things that are more disturbing than seeing an animal in pain. But until recently, the options for treatment of joint pain for dogs, especially osteoarthritis and hip dysplasia were severely limited. Some relief was available through pain… Read More »