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  Why does my pet's breath smell so bad?

  

  Posted 3:44 PM 10/4/2012 by Bonnie Markoff, DVM, ABVP

  Bad breath can be caused by oral problems or even stomach and upper intestinal disease, but 95 percent of the time bad breath in dogs and cats is due to dental infection. As plaque builds up and then calcifies into tartar and calculus, bacteria invades the tissues around the teeth causing (More)

  
  

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  Keeping your pet safe from the summer heat

  

  Posted 2:50 PM 8/31/2012 by Bonnie Markoff, DVM, ABVP

  The summer heat has found it's way to much of the Central Coast and the rest of the country as well. Our pets can easily overheat without the ability to remove their fur coat. Don't leave your pet in your car, and consider going for walks in the morning or evening to avoid the heat of the day. (More)

  
  

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  My 9 year old lab won't put weight on her leg, what might be wrong?

  

  Posted 8:31 AM 7/31/2012 by Bonnie Markoff, DVM, ABVP

  Q: Choca is 9 and has been limping intermittently for the past few weeks. Now she will not put weight on her left, front leg. Clearly [it] is her left elbow. What are the most common possibilities (We know that diagnosis will be needed) and what are the basic charges we can expect, at least (More)

  
  

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  When your dog gets winded and has difficulty breathing

  

  Posted 1:15 PM 7/11/2012 by Bonnie Markoff, DVM

  Q: Pat wrote in to our Central Coast Expert Animal Care Clinic about Zeke, her Brittany who has recently developed a wheezing and has difficulty breathing at times. He has gone from running in the dog park to walking around a bit, and when he does that he is completely winded and it takes him a (More)

  
  

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  Is your dog sleeping all day?

  

  Posted 1:15 PM 7/11/2012 by Bonnie Markoff, DVM, ABVP

  Q:  My dog has been going to bed early all of a sudden. She has had no other health or behavior changes - she just goes to bed on her own relatively early. She used to just go to bed when we did. All she does is sleep all day so it isn't like she's had a lifestyle change to make her more (More)

  
  

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  Scratching and itching in the summertime

  

  Posted 1:14 PM 7/11/2012 by Bonnie Markoff, DVM, ABVP

  Q:  Val wrote in to Animal Care Clinis about Gus Gus, her Chihuahua who has been itching so badly it is causing sores where he scratches. She is using Comfortis for fleas and so she doesn't think that is what it is. "What can I use to help stop the itching? Thank you for your (More)

  
  

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  Is your dog's nose peeling? It might not just be a sunburn

  

  Posted 1:13 PM 7/11/2012 by Bonnie Markoff, DVM, ABVP

  Q:  Living near the coast, Wilbur has been having trouble with the tip of his nose peeling from being sun burnt. What product should I use on him? I have been putting sunblock on but he is always licking it off. Any better ideas?

  A:  Dear Frances, I am sorry to hear that (More)

  
  

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  How to handle a dog who chases anything and everything

  

  Posted 1:10 PM 7/11/2012 by Bonnie Markoff, DVM, ABVP

  We had a Facebook fan post about her Border Collie chasing cars and anything else on wheels when she takes her for a walk, "...or when she takes me for a walk I should say. HELP."

  We subsequently had several other KSBY fans pitch in with suggestions and debate about the value and (More)

  
  

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  Animal Care Clinic: Save the date for the Open House and Wine Gala

  

  Posted 1:21 PM 6/1/2012 by Bonnie Markoff, DVM, ABVP

  Mark your calendars for the 2012 Open House|Wine and Beer Gala for June 10, 2012!

  It's time again for Animal Care Clinic's Annual Open House and Wine ‘n Beer Gala June 10 from 2-6 PM. This fun filled day allows you to hang out in the back of our award winning hospital, taste lots of (More)

  
  

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  Animal Care Clinic: Can you give a dog Claratin for allergies?

  

  Posted 12:05 PM 5/22/2012 by Bonnie Markoff, DVM, ABVP

  Can you give your dog Claratin for allergies? That's what one viewer asked our veterinary expert Animal Care Clinic last week:

  The use of antihistamines for pet's allergies depends on many things.

  First - I am assuming Buster has skin problems. Runny eyes and noses are rarely (More)

  
  

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  Fish Oil

  Posted 11:32 AM 5/22/2012 by Bonnie Markoff, DVM, ABVP

  You may have heard people talking about the benefits of fish oil or flax seed oil. These products contain omega-3 fatty acids, abbreviated EPA and DHA. Animals, including people, dogs, cats and the red meats we eat are made mainly from omega-6 fatty acids. Chemically, these molecules are quite (More)

  
  

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  The Incessant Barker

  

  Posted 3:12 PM 5/16/2012 by Bonnie Markoff, DVM, ABVP

  Many of us expect our dogs to act as watch-dogs - barking enough to scare away potential intruders. Unfortunately, we seem to hear way more talk about unwanted barking than we do about useful barking. The incessantly barking dog is one of the greatest stresses between neighbors, and can be a very (More)