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(photo courtesy: City of Alameda)

Animal Update: Can You Make Your Pet Sick?

It’s well known that swine flu and bird flu can be transmitted from animals to people, but is the reserve true? Can an owner make his pet sick?

2012/10/29

Animal Update: Delving Into the Top of Declawing

A lot of people have heard, perhaps for many years, that they shouldn’t declaw their cat but not everybody understands why.

2012/10/10

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Animal Update: Rabies Signs And Preventative Measures

We don’t hear all that much about rabies these days, but it’s still a relevant issue for pets and their owners.

2012/09/10

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Animal Update: Canine Distemper

A warning for dog owners: could your canine be at risk for canine distemper?

2012/09/03

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Animal Update: Feline Acne

It’s often considered a problem for teenagers, but cats can actually suffer from acne, too.

2012/08/13

(photo courtesy: City of Alameda)

Animal Update: When Pets Pick Up Foxtails

Foxtails are sprouting again in and around San Francisco. These plants are a real problem for pets enjoying the spring and summer months.

2012/06/18

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Animal Update: Detecting And Treating Lice On Your Pets

We know that humans – perhaps most often kids – can get head and body lice. Can animals get lice, too?

2012/06/04

A chihuahua dog. (Chris Weeks/Getty Images)

Animal Update: The Mighty Chihuahua

The San Francisco SPCA is celebrating chihuahuas in May and June.

2012/05/28

A vet examines a cat.  (Liu Jin/AFP/Getty Images)

Animal Update: Anorexia In Cats

You may be surprised to learn that cats can become anorexic.

2012/05/21

(photo courtesy: City of Alameda)

Animal Update: Be Kind To Animals Week

May 6 – 12, 2012 is Be Kind to Animals Week.

2012/05/07

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