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Veterinarian

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

ConsumerWatch: Do Your Research Before You Have A Pet Emergency

The worst time to find a vet is when your pet suddenly falls sick – that’s why it’s important for pet owners to do some research ahead of time.

2013/05/08

Animal Update: Escalator Safety For Dogs

In this Animal Update we ask our veterinarian about the increasing number of dogs experiencing traumatic injuries because of escalators.

2013/03/11

Animal Update: Your Pet’s Dental Health

February is Dental Health Month. What should we know about our pet’s teeth?

2013/01/14

'Kabang' From Philippines

Snoutless Hero Dog ‘Kabang’ Beats Cancer With Treatment From U.C. Davis

A veterinarian at the University of California, Davis has some good news about a dog from the Philippines who became an international hero after sacrificing its snout to save two young girls.

2012/12/25

(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

(credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Animal Update: Canine Distemper

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

2012/09/03

Kasey the dog appears with his owners, Helen Abel and Dave Franklin, after he survived being poisoned by death cap mushrooms. (CBS)

New Procedure Saves Bay Area Dog Poisoned By Mushrooms

Veterinarians in Berkeley teamed up with a Santa Cruz doctor to save a dog who was poisoned by mushrooms. Their procedure may also be used to help save human lives.

2012/07/16

(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

(photo courtesy: City of Alameda)

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

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ConsumerWatch: Cost And Quality Don’t Always Add Up At The Vet

In many cases, it’s the local family run practices that rate higher than the big national chains, according to research from the non-profit Consumer’s Checkbook.

2012/05/21

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