Alameda Animal Hospital

01/02/2025

Los Angeles public health officials warned against consuming “all raw milk and raw meat products and not feed these to their pets.”

01/02/2025

Another brand of raw pet food has been found to contain bird flu and has made at least five house cats presumably sick with the virus, health officials say.

12/24/2024

Pets are family members in many households, and owners often want to give them holiday gifts, but some gifts can be harmful, writes animal welfare expert Jacqueline Boyd. Many human foods can be toxic or cause digestive problems and should be avoided altogether, and even some pet-specific treats lik...

12/24/2024

Learn more about canine infectious respiratory disease complex, also known as kennel cough, and the steps you can take to keep your dog health.

12/24/2024

A little planning and awareness can help ensure pets stay safe during the holidays, according to WSU veterinarians.

12/23/2024

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Wishing you all the best!
We will be closing the office at noon on 12/24 and will reopen on Thursday 12/26. We will also close 12/31 at 3pm and reopen on Thursday 1/2.

12/18/2024

Leptospirosis poses a severe threat to dogs and people, and even dogs in urban or arid areas are at risk. The canine leptospirosis vaccine is safe and effective, prevents kidney failure in dogs and prevents transmission of leptospirosis from dogs to people. A coalition of veterinary groups agreed th...

12/18/2024

The FDA issued guidance advising dog and cat owners not to feed their pets unpasteurized milk or raw or undercooked meat to reduce the risk posed by highly pathogenic avian influenza, which has killed both domesticated and wild felines. Pets should also be kept away from wild birds. The AVMA says pe...

12/16/2024

Veterinarian Brad Treder has a quick rule for judging how long a pet can stay outdoors in the cold: "If it's 10 degrees that could be ten minutes, 30 degrees could be 30 minutes, and if it's below zero, you know, quick in and out." Instead of moving more to warm up, dogs and cats will huddle, and ex...

12/16/2024

Merry Christmas from Poppy, an 8 yo corgi who was recently diagnosed as diabetic. No sweet treats for her this year but filling her stocking w W/D treats 🥰 (picture is compliments of Mel, our groomer- you can find her at Grooming by Mel on FB)

12/16/2024

Veterinarian Lori Teller says pet owners need to be especially careful with tinsel, garland, ribbons, chocolate and any sugar-free foods and candies sweetened with xylitol. Dr. Teller also recommends using battery-operated candles, taping electrical cords, securely anchoring Christmas trees and choo...

12/16/2024

12/10/2024

Traces of fentanyl were found in the blubber of one-third of 86 live and three dead bottlenose dolphins in the Gulf of Mexico, researchers reported in iScience. "Chronic exposure to pharmaceuticals and their cumulative effects on marine mammals are not yet fully understood, yet their presence in thr...

12/10/2024

Dogs like having a routine, and a lack of outdoor activity in the winter can cause behavioral issues, says veterinarian Danielle Bernal, who recommends supplementing outdoor activity with dental chews and puzzle toys when the risk for frostbite is high. Veterinarian Dana Varble recommends outfitting...

12/03/2024

The H5N1 bird flu outbreak in the U.S. has so far been shockingly mild. Researchers have some theories as to why.