8 Steps to Keeping Your Pet Healthy: Vaccinations
Pet Care Series – 8 Steps to Keep Your Pet Healthy At South Bay Veterinary Hospital, it is our mission to be the most reliable, responsible and respected providers of veterinary services to pets and...
View Article8 Steps to Keeping Your Pet Healthy: Parasites
Pet Care Series: 8 Steps to Keep Your Pet Healthy At South Bay Veterinary Hospital, it is our mission to be the most reliable, responsible and respected providers of veterinary services to pets and...
View Article8 Steps to Keeping Your Pet Healthy: Proper Nutrition
Pet Care Series: 8 Steps to Keep Your Pet Healthy At South Bay Veterinary Hospital, it is our mission to be the most reliable, responsible and respected providers of veterinary services to pets and...
View ArticlePet Heatstroke in San Diego
The summer heat is upon us at our San Diego veterinary hospital and tragically along with the hot weather comes heat-related pet deaths. Hyperthermia occurs when heat is produced or stored in the body...
View ArticleOur Veterinary Hospital in Chula Vista Celebrates Pet Appreciation Week 2014
The first week in June is Pet Appreciation Week. Every day, of course, we show our appreciation but this week is about going the extra mile for our furry family members by showing them just how much...
View ArticleHoliday Safety Tips
Stress-free Holidays with Your Pets Holidays can bring stress to all of us, and pets are no exceptions. When routines are disrupted and new activities occur, your pet may be the first to notice....
View ArticleA Second Chance for CHAMP
Meet Champ. This sweet and lovable dog has had a hard first year of life, as he has had to undergo surgery for his hind legs. Unfortunately, the previous surgery has proven unsuccessful and now...
View ArticleWhy all the fuss on Valentine’s Day?
Why all the fuss about Valentine’s Day? Is it really worth all the effort to make dinner plans, buy dozens of roses and boxes of chocolates for just one day out of the year? When you see the...
View ArticleKeeping Your Pets Safe This Fourth Of July
Like many Americans, you may be planning to have a festive Fourth of July, complete with BBQ, a day at the beach, lots of sun, sand and cocktails. And no July holiday celebration is complete without...
View ArticleHalloween isn’t for scaredy cats – or dogs!
Attention, animal lovers, it’s almost the spookiest night of the year and were suggest taking the necessary precautions this Halloween to keep you and your pet saying “trick or treat!”. No tricks, no...
View ArticleNational Poison Prevention Week
March 20-26 is National Poison Prevention Week. This week serves as a reminder to all pet owners to watch for both natural and processed pet toxins, especially as we prepare for spring cleaning and as...
View ArticleDisaster Preparedness for Pets
Emergencies come in many forms, and they may require anything from a brief absence from your home to permanent evacuation. Each type of disaster requires different measures to keep your pets safe, so...
View ArticleDog Bite Prevention
70 million nice dogs… And any one of them can bite. With an estimated population of 70 million dogs living in U.S. households, millions of people – most of them children – are bitten by dogs every...
View ArticleThe Importance of Microchipping Your Pet
Losing your pet can be a traumatic and even tragic event. Conscientious pet guardians protect their pets with collars and ID tags. Unfortunately, collars and ID tags are not foolproof and dogs and...
View ArticleAAHA ACCREDITED HOSPITAL DAY
Today is the first annual AAHA-Accredited Hospital Day and South Bay Veterinary Hospital is honored to be able to participate in the celebrations! The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) has...
View ArticleThe Importance of Regular Teeth Cleaning
Most dog and cat owners never take a good look inside their pet’s mouth. That’s unfortunate because many pets show signs of gum disease by the time they are four years old and it’s because they...
View ArticleImmunization Awareness
Proper and timely immunizations are extremely important to the well-being of your pet. Vaccines, given at the proper time, will help strengthen your pet’s immune system to fight off deadly diseases....
View ArticleTake Your Cat To The Vet Day
August 22nd is National Take Your Cat To The Vet Day! Here are the top 5 reasons routine vet visits are a vital part for your cat to live a long, healthy life. Cats age more rapidly than humans A cat...
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