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What is Heartworm Disease and how does an animal get infected? Heartworm Disease is transmitted when a mosquito carrying microscopic heartworm larvae bite your pet’s skin, allowing the larvae to...

In human medicine, disease prevention is an integral part of good health care. At San Diego Pet Hospital, we believe in this same high standard of care for our animal...

Information and Prevention Fleas As veterinarians, one of the most common skin conditions we see in California is Fleas. What often makes this condition challenging to treat is the perception...

Periodontal disease is the number one health problem in cats and dogs, and yet it is the only area of veterinary medicine where preventative care is not routinely practiced. Why...

Beware of Chocolate Did you know that BOTH cats and dogs are both at risk of chocolate poisoning? Its true cats can also be affected, although it is rare since...

We Want To Be Your Veterinarian! All New clients will receive a FREE Wellness Examination on your first visit. For our existing clients, we will provide a FREE Wellness Examination for any new pets we have...

Heartworm can be fatal if left untreated. What is Heartworm Disease? Heartworm Disease is caused by the blood parasite Dirofilaria immitis. Immature heartworms are transmitted to a healthy animal by...

The 4th of July is coming fast and with its fireworks. Dr. Lisa Labrecque has a few tips for helping you and your pets have a safe and happy celebration....

There are many myths regarding the effects of spaying or neutering our dogs and cats, here are but a few. Contrary to what you may have heard, spaying or neutering...

We realize that many cat owners don’t want to take their cat to the vet because the process might be stressful for the cat. Much of this stress is brought...