Summer is just around the corner, and many people are considering adding a puppy to their family. Nice weather makes it easier to housebreak a puppy, get outside for exercise, and the children are home from school to socialize and bond with the new family member. But if this is your first puppy, or it’s
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April 10-16 is National Dog Bite Prevention Week. Dog bites are a serious public health concern. Annually, in the United States, 2–3 people per 100,000 need hospital admission for dog bite injuries. The annual incidence of bites in children under the age of 15 is 22 children per 1,000. The pandemic has exacerbated the issue,
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Names say a lot about our pets, ourselves, and our bond with our animal companions. As the year comes to an end, we like to reflect on the past twelve months with our annual Year of Comprehensive Care report, which celebrates our hospital’s achievements and highlights pet trends. One of our favorite sections is the
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I have been taking care of a new puppy patient who spends time in both New York City and Los Angeles. Since there is currently an outbreak of H3N2 canine influenza in LA, the puppy’s owner and I have to determine a preventive medicine plan for this pup. Below, I’ll discuss canine flu concerns that
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World Rabies Day, September 28, 2021, is a global health observance to raise awareness about rabies and to enhance prevention and control efforts worldwide. Rabies has recently been in the news and is affecting international travel for dogs. Let’s take a look at what this means for pet owners. CDC’s Canine Importation Ban As of
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