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08/03/2024

06/11/2024

Three adorable puppies at the vaccine clinic today at The Lodge homeless shelter in DTLA.

03/30/2024

That's a great idea for cats that do not like to be brushed!

12/19/2023

I love this

12/15/2023

If your dog goes to a daycare or boarding facility, make sure they are up to date on the vaccines for upper respiratory illnesses: Bordetella, Parainfluenza and Adenovirus. Intranasal vaccines are best, with 6 month boosters.

10/15/2023

I recently switched email providers. If you are trying to email me by replying to an old email, it may not work! Instead, send a brand new email to [email protected].

Also, alternative adresses like [email protected] no longer work.

07/08/2023

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05/28/2023

Don't miss out on the last rattlesnake vaccine clinics of the year! They're happening on the next three Saturdays in June.

09/14/2022

Pet owners, it's time to get much more protective of your four legged kids. Especially the cute little ones! French Bulldogs, Boston Terriers and Pugs are being stolen lately! They are being sold to new owners, research labs, dog fight organizers, and people who want to torture and kill them for entertainment.

People are stealing these dogs from cars parked at gas stations while their owners run in to pay for gas. People are waiting in these parking lots to steal these dogs. TAKE YOUR DOGS WITH YOU! (This actually makes me wonder why you can't pay at the pump at some gas stations...)

People are stealing these dogs at gunpoint on the street, with the cover of darkness. DON'T WALK YOUR DOGS AT NIGHT.

People are stealing dogs from yards too, when the owners are nowhere in sight. DON'T LEAVE YOUR DOGS ALONE IN YOUR YARD DURING THE DAY!

If you own a small, cute dog, please use common sense and do not leave them unattended! If this sounds paranoid as hell and scares you, I HOPE SO! The upside is that you won't wake up in the middle of the night, regretting your pet's mysterious loss.

08/22/2022

I just made a print ad for the first time in 6 years! It's for a brochure for this event: https://kittenrescue.org/events/kitten-rescue-fur-ball-2022/

10/29/2021

From the LA County Public Health Department. As of Oct 26, 2021:

Current outbreak status of Canine Influenza H3N2:

Over 800 reported confirmed and suspected cases and 7 reported deaths in LA County. 2 animal shelters affected. Spreading rapidly at pet boarding and daycare facilities located throughout the county. Some pets have been infected at dog parks, while on walks, and where they come near other dogs. Cases of CIV H3N2 are being reported in the surrounding counties as well. For more information: http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/vet/InfluenzaCanineH3N2.htm

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Current outbreak status of Leptospirosis:

150 reported confirmed and suspected cases and 6 reported deaths in LA County. Most cases associated with boarding, daycare, dog parks, primarily in West LA and Santa Monica area. Some cases associated with exposure on walks around the neighborhood. For more information: http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/vet/Leptospirosis2021.htm

What is leptospirosis? Leptospirosis (lepto) is a disease caused by a bacteria called Leptospira interrogans.  These bacteria can infect multiple species of mammals, including humans, dogs, rats, mice, raccoons, skunks, opossums, cows and pigs.  Both animals and people may have a wide variety of s...

10/02/2021

This toxic landscaping is in the front yard of a new client's home in San Marino. Lots of Lantana and Pencil Cactus.

The Pencil Cactus, known as Euphorbia tirucalli, is toxic to humans and dogs worldwide as it contains a milky substance capable of causing serious gastrointestinal, ocular, and dermal injury.

Lantana is also called Red sage, Wild sage, Yellow Sage, and Shrub Verbena. Triterpenoids (liver toxins) are found in all parts of the plant. Symptoms include depression, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, and possible liver failure.

08/30/2021

Even after getting vaccinated against COVID-19, keep taking precautions to protect yourself, family and friends 👇

08/18/2021

This is becoming the decade of infectious disease. COVID 19, Leptospirosis, Canine Influenza, and now there's just been an outbreak of Typhus in a number of people in Monrovia! If you do not use flea repellant products on your outdoor pets, this is a reason to start.

08/17/2021

Curious about the recent Leptospirosis outbreak in Los Angeles county? Read this!

What is leptospirosis? Leptospirosis (lepto) is a disease caused by a bacteria called Leptospira interrogans.  These bacteria can infect multiple species of mammals, including humans, dogs, rats, mice, raccoons, skunks, opossums, cows and pigs.  Both animals and people may have a wide variety of s...

07/31/2021

Who knew there was a color code for dog leashes?

Did you know there is a colour coding system used by dog owners to signify specific health or behavioural issues their pet may have?

07/21/2021

Mask up people! I love that you’ve been vaccinated, but it does not matter to me in the moment when I meet you! It just means that if you get infected, you probably won’t die. It does nothing for my safety. It does NOTHING to reduce mask wearing. Please wear your masks over your nose and mouth!!