Stem Cell Therapy For Dogs
Stem cell technology is a new and exciting branch of veterinary medicine. Stem cells are cells that can be safely harvested from a variety of adult animal tissues. Once harvested, the stem cells can be injected and induced to grow into a large number of different cell types.
Puppy Care
Point Vicente Animal Hospital loves Puppies
Congratulations on becoming the owner of a new puppy. The following is our recommendation for the health and medical care of your puppy for his or her first six months.
The first visit to the veterinarian should include all of the following and the appropriate other treatments depending on your puppy's age:
Preventing and Treating Fleas and Ticks For Dogs
How Does My Dog Pick Up Fleas And Ticks?
Canine Medical Imaging, Ultrasound, X-rays, Radiographs
What is Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging?
Veterinary diagnostic imaging includes radiographs (x-rays) and ultrasound. The vast majority of imaging is non-invasive and completely painless. However, some imaging may require sedation or even anesthesia because the dog must be kept still to allow for adequate images to be produced. Veterinarians use these images to collect information on your dog to help them to make a medical and sometimes surgical plan.
Spaying or Neutering Dogs
If you have owned an animal, or if you know anyone who has, chances are you have heard of the terms spay and neuter. Spaying is a term that describes the ovariohysterectomy, or the removal of portions of the reproductive system of a female dog. Neutering is a term that describes the castration, or the removal of the testicles of a male dog. Veterinarians perform these surgical procedures, which render dogs incapable of reproducing.
Does Your Dog Have Allergies? Dog Allergy Testing
Dog Allergy Symptoms
While not usually life threatening, allergies in dogs do cause discomfort. Most symptoms are associated with dermatologic problems but some can also lead to chronic respiratory issues in some dogs if untreated for long periods of time. Sometimes an owner will bring their dog to a veterinary appointment, suspecting a serious medical condition and end up finding out that their canine companion has an allergy.
Here are some allergy symptoms commonly found in dogs:
Dog Behavior - A Compassionate, Sensible, Effective Approach
Illness doesn't always have a physical cause, and the sad truth is that more dogs are put to sleep because of behavioral problems than because of disease or injury. Dog obedience training can ensure your canine is a safe and enjoyable member of your family. From training puppies to addressing unwanted behavior in an older dog, our veterinarians can help you achieve a better bond with your furry friend.
Dog Cancer - Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
At Point Vicente Animal Hospital, we understand that your canine companion is not just a pet, but that he or she is a beloved, cherished family member. The mutual bond of love and loyalty between you can make a diagnosis of any form of dog cancer very difficult to hear. Our veterinarians and support staff are empathetic, compassionate and trained to focus on both the emotional and medical aspects of dog cancer.
