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OVER 100°? THEIR WALK CAN WAIT.October 6, 2026
Hot pavement burns paws. Heatstroke can be fatal. Keep pets cool indoors with fresh water. AVOID daytime walks, strenuous play, hot asphalt, concrete and artificial turf. Keep potty breaks brief. Never leave pets in parked cars. Shade alone isn’t enough. WATCH FOR relentless panting, drooling, breathing difficulty, weakness, vomiting, diarrhea, confusion, staggering, seizures or collapse. Open-mouth breathing in a cat is an emergency. SUSPECT HEATSTROKE?• Move out of the heat and start cooling immediately with cool tap water and a.. Read more »
🐶 Love the kisses… not so much the breath?October 1, 2026
It’s time to take advantage of Sunnycrest’s dental special: $100 OFF your pet’s dental cleaning this month! Give us a call to book your pet’s appointment and mention the October dental special. Our team is happy to answer your questions and help you plan their dental care. ❤️🐾 #SunnycrestAnimalCare #Fullerton #PetDentalCare #PetHealth #VeterinaryDentistry
Clean-Looking Teeth Can Still Be PainfulSeptember 17, 2026
Clean-Looking Teeth Can Still Be Painful A pet’s teeth can look relatively clean above the gumline while painful disease is developing where it cannot be seen. Infected or abscessed tooth roots, bone loss, and other problems may remain hidden beneath the gums—and many pets continue eating even when their mouths hurt. Digital dental X-rays allow us to examine the tooth roots and surrounding bone, helping us find painful problems that a visual examination alone may miss. Not Sure Whether Your.. Read more »
September and October Heat Can Still Be Dangerous for Dogs and CatsSeptember 5, 2026
Even though summer is winding down, September and October can bring some of our hottest days in Southern California. Dogs and cats can overheat much faster than people realize, especially senior pets, overweight pets, short-nosed breeds, and animals with heart or breathing problems. Watch for excessive panting, weakness, drooling, vomiting, confusion, bright-red gums, or collapse. Never leave a pet in a parked car, and try to schedule walks and outdoor activity during the cooler morning or evening hours. Hot weather.. Read more »
Sharing the latest info from the American Veterinary Medical Association regarding the new Coronavirus in pets.March 4, 2020
Coronavirus: What we know as it relates to pets (from the AVMA) … We are actively monitoring developments related to animals and the virus. On Thursday, February 27, a dog in Hong Kong tested “weak positive” for coronavirus (the owner tested positive for coronavirus). The dog has since received a second positive result that has been sent to the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE), which is working with Hong Kong health officials on this case. The precise meaning of.. Read more »
Human Coronavirus In DogsFebruary 29, 2020
COVID-19 virus in a dog? By Scott Weese on February 28, 2020 POSTED IN DOGS A report from Hong Kong indicates that a dog has tested “weak positive” for the COVID-19 virus. The dog was tested because its owner has COVID-19, not because the dog was showing any signs of illness. Testing of pets is not routine in most areas, but it’s good to see it being considered and investigated. However, we need to sort out what this test result actually means. The test.. Read more »
Is Your Pet Coughing? We Can Help!May 27, 2019
Don’t Ignore That Cough! There are numerous causes of coughing including: Heartworms are transmitted by mosquitos. Monthly medication or an injection that lasts 6 months can prevent this devastating disease. If a pet gets heartworms the treatment is very expensive and is risky for your pet. Yeast and other fungi can be picked up in dirt or through the air. Valley Fever (Coccidioides) is common in the Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico. Distemper is caused by an air-borne virus.. Read more »
Is Your Pet Vomiting? We Can Help!May 17, 2019
Vomiting can be a sign of a serious problem such as … Bacterial or viral infection of the gastrointestinal tract Diet-related causes such as a diet change, eating garbage or food allergy/intolerance Foreign bodies Parasites Kidney failure Liver failure or gall bladder problems Pancreatitis Eating something toxic Bloat Certain medications or anesthetic agents Heatstroke Infected uterus If your pet is vomiting, call us for help.
Ear Infection?? We Can Help!May 15, 2019
If your pet … Is scratching the ear or area around the ear or Has a brown, yellow, or bloody discharge from the ear or Has an odor in the ear or Has Redness Swelling Crusts or scabs on inside of the outer ear or Has hair loss around the ear or Is rubbing of the ear and surrounding area on the floor or furniture or Is head shaking or a head tilt or Has a loss of balance or.. Read more »
New Mosquito Carries Deadly HeartwormsMay 12, 2019
Have you noticed the signs posted around North Orange County about the new species of mosquitoes found recently in the area or heard something on the news? These mosquitoes called Aedes aegypti, are a new arrival and thrive year-round in our area. In addition to the many human diseases that these mosquitoes spread, they also pose a health risk to our pets by spreading Heartworm Disease. Heartworm disease is a potentially fatal disease that allows long white worms to take up residence.. Read more »