Itchy skin is one of the most common reasons that a dog or cat will come to see us, especially at this time of the year.  But exactly what makes a pet itch can vary from animal to animal.  Here we will cover the most common culprits of itchy skin in pets. Fleas – everyone [...]

Flea season is here! ….well, not really.  In  Los Angeles we really don’t have a flea season per se, because we really don’t have seasons.  Our beautiful year-round weather keeps it warm enough all year round for fleas to thrive.  Frost, ice and snow never kill our flea populations. So what makes these tiny critters [...]

(Actually written by Dr Flores and posted by Dr Castañeda) Loft living can be a tight squeeze for dogs – get them out and stretch their legs.  Making time for exercise with your dog can be an adventure even in the city – and it will enhance both of your fitness levels.  Dogs make the [...]

    Many people have tried acupuncture for themselves at one time or another.  And while it seems innocent enough – tiny needles placed in the skin – few understand how it works or where this ancient healing art comes from. For centuries acupuncture has been used by Asian cultures to treat almost every known [...]

  Dental disease is probably one of the most unrecognized diseases by owners.  And while vets are a bit better at getting a good look in the mouth, not even we can visualize pockets and tooth root disease during a routine physical exam.  The most common symptom that alerts owners to a problem in the [...]