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What is ABVP?
Written by Marissa Greenberg, DVM Most people are familiar with the usual specialties like internal medicine, surgery, or radiology. But what does it mean for a veterinarian to be a boarded...
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Meet Nicole Haug! Our Featured Employee of the Week!!
Nicole joined the customer service team in September of 2009. She is a local San Luis Obispan and currently attending Cal Poly, majoring in Sciology. Nicole loves to spend time and hike with her 3...
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Special Needs Companions
Stephanie and Red Fred Written by Stephanie Ruggerone In the movie Seabiscuit, trainer Tom Smith states, You don’t throw a whole life away just because it’s banged up a little. Oh how I wish more...
View ArticleKSBY Central Coast Experts – Feeding Pets
Written by Bonnie Markoff, DVM, ABVP Many clients at Animal Care Clinic ask about how to feed their pets – free choice or meals. Veterinarians disagree to some extent as which is better, and there are...
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At Home Dental Health Tips
Written by Nicole Gunkel, RVT At Animal Care Clinic, dental disease & obesity are the top two health concerns that we see – and both can be life threatening! About 70% of cats and 80% of dogs have...
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Meet Travis Morris!! Our Featured Employee of the Week!
Travis joined the veterinary nursing team in July 2008. Travis is a native of San Luis Obispo, and would eventually like to attend vet school. Travis has an interest in reptiles and currently his pets...
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Tooth Brushing Tips & Techniques
Written by Nicole Gunkel, RVT You may have heard how beneficial it is to brush your pet’s teeth at home. You might think, really? That’s too difficult or that’s crazy! I want to tell you that for...
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Meet Morgan York!! Our Featured Employee of the Week!
Morgan is a local from Santa Margarita, CA. She started working in veterinary nursing and lodging at Animal Care Clinic in December 2009. Morgan is studying Animal Science at Cal Poly and hopes to...
View ArticleHow To Brush Your Dog’s Teeth
Just like people, dogs and cats are recommended to get their teeth brushed as a part of their preventive care regimen. Teeth brushing should occur a minimum of 5 days a week to be beneficial. Use a...
View ArticlePets Sleeping In Your Bed
Dr. Michael Cavanaugh, AAHA Executive Director, responds to a recent article that highlights the risks of letting your pets sleep in your bed. Original article from MSNBC can be found at...
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Demodex Mites: What are they and ways to treat
Written by Bonnie Markoff, DVM, ABVP Pamela has asked Animal Care Clinic if there is any treatment for Demodex besides a product called Promeris. The answer is a definite “yes!” Demodex mites viewed...
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KSBY Experts – Riding in the Car
Written by Bonnie Markoff, DVM, ABVP I love going for drives with my dogs. I have three of them. Zeke and Teague tend to sit together in the front seat. They are really too big for this, but manage to...
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Meet Sue Simenz!! Our Featured Employee of the Week!
Sue joined the Customer Service team in May 2009. Sue originally grew up in Riverside, California and then moved to the Central Coast in 1981. Sue graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in Animal...
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You Be the Vet! Brewster’s Jaw Wound
Brewster, a neutered male, 2 year and 7 month old dachshund was brought to us a day after getting adopted from Animal Services. Brewster presented to Dr. Tao as a healthy young dog. The only concerns...
View ArticleAbout Your AAHA Accredited Practice
Learn more reasons why it is so beneficial to take your pet to an American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) accredited practice. Animal Care Clinic is very proud to be AAHA accredited since 1993 and...
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National Animal Poison Prevention Week
Written by Nicole Gunkel, RVT This week is National Animal Poison Prevention Week! Say that 10 times fast! This really is no joking matter though and can be very serious for your pet. In 2010, human...
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Tennis Balls & Teeth Wear
Written by Melissa Reuter-Wagoner, RVT Many of our canine companions would agree that a tennis ball is one of the most exciting toys they own. The sight of a tennis ball usually leads to joyful tail...
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KSBY Experts – Chronic Diarrhea
Written by Bonnie Markoff, DVM, ABVP No one likes having diarrhea. Luckily, for all of us, most cases of diarrhea are short-lived and resolve themselves within a day or two. I’m not sure if there is...
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Meet Nicole Gunkel! Featured Employee of the Week!!
Nicole spent her youth in the mountains of Mt. Shasta, California. After attending the College of the Siskiyous, she transferred to the University of California at Davis earning her B.S. in Animal...
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KSBY Experts – When Cats Miss the Mark (the box)
Written by Bonnie Markoff, DVM, ABVP One of the most common veterinary behavior problems we hear about at Animal Care Clinic is a cat who fails to use the litterbox. This most commonly manifests itself...
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