This cutie came in and the owner asked us to check a weird lump on the back of her ear. The lump wasn't a lump at all! Doctor Shubin removed the tick and we will be checking her labs in about a month to confirm clean for any tickborne illnesses.
Ticks do have active times, though in many regions ticks are completely year round. Flea and tick preventatives can help keep your pet tick-free and safe.
Some Tick Tips:
🐾 Like humans, pets can get tickborne diseases
🐾 Pets can also bring ticks inside the home if they are not checked regularly after spending time outdoors
🐾 Watch your pet closely for changes in behavior or appetite and contact your veterinarian soon for any concerns
Favored Areas:
🐾 In and around the ears
🐾 Around the tail
🐾 Around the eyelids
🐾 Under the collar
🐾 Between the back legs
🐾 Under the front legs
🐾 Between the toes
*Please ask your veterinarian for recommendations on the best products to use for pet protection.
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Urgent Care is a great tool not only in human medicine, but veterinary medicine as well. Where emergency is critial, urgent care can support pet owners and emergency hospitals by taking in those that are urgent without being critical. Livermore Family Pet Hospital is open for urgent care on Friday nights, between the hours of 5am and 10pm. Stop by or give us a call to see how we can help you. 🐾🐱🐶🩺
🐕🦺 5 day old boxer puppies came to LFPH for their first exam. 🐾 They caused quite the commotion of everyone wanting to see their cuteness. Thanks for coming to visit us!
Keep your kitties safe this Halloween!
Sooo excited to treat our inaugural Urgent Care patient tonight. We are so grateful to diagnose Mr. Ozzy (yes, as in Osbourne) with neck pain and provide him some pain relief! We have been caring for this handsome man for 10 years, when we diagnosed and treated him for heartworm disease. Feel better Ozzy, and rock on!
🆘 When something urgent pops up, what should go to emergency, and what should come to urgent care? 😮 Roxy is happy to help direct you to the right place. Livermore Family Pet Hospital is proud to offer urgent care services every Friday from 5pm to midnight. Check out our urgent care web page at https://bit.ly/3TYaUbl get find more information!
Microchips for pets is a huge help when it comes to disaster relief for families in some locations, and it helps so much more than only that. Approximately 10 million pets are lost or stolen every year. More than 80% of missing pets are never found. Microchip are one of the successful methods, along with newspaper ads, tracking tags, and GPS trackers. If you need a microchip, reach out to your vet today.
Hi! September is disaster preparedness month. Here in California, we are no strangers to disasters, such as fires and earthquakes. Many of us have emergency packs, but are you ready for any of these situations happening with your pet?
Some of the top tips from the American Red Cross is…
1. If it is not safe for you to stay in your home during an emergency, it’s not safe for them either!
2. Include supplies for your pet in your emergency kit, or assemble an emergency kit for your pets.
3. Make an evacuation plan for you and your pets. Many hotels and shelters do not accept animal guests, other than service animals.
Your disaster kit should include:
* Sturdy leashes, harnesses and/or carriers to transport pets safely and ensure that they can’t escape.
* Food, drinking water, bowls, cat litter/pan and a manual can opener if your pet eats canned food.
* Medications and copies of medical records stored in a waterproof container.
* A first aid kit. A fully stocked home kid can carry everything needed for a pet first aid kit.
* Current photos of you with your pet(s) in case they get lost. Since many pets look alike, this will help to eliminate mistaken identity and confusion. (Not pictured)
* Information on feeding schedules, medical conditions, behavior problems, and the name and number of your veterinarian in case you have to foster or board your pets.
* Pet beds and toys, if easily transportable.
Disasters can be scary. Where you are likely feeling anxious, so is your pet. An anxious pet may be experiencing some disorientation, or even fear related defensive actions or aggressions. Keep an eye on your pet and try to protect them from the things that can hurt them, or create more fear, anxiety and stress. If able, consult your veterinarian if any behavioral problems persist.
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😻 We love seeing a cat so comfortable in being at the vet. Thanks for visiting us Jasper! ❤️
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