Wildlife blog of Dr. Palazzolo and the Long Beach Animal Hospital

Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)

Carl Palazzolo2024-08-06T07:31:53-07:00October 7th, 2020|Cats, Dogs|

Many dogs and cats are living longer than in the recent past, and unfortunately, are acquiring diseases that were not commonly seen in the recent past. Hypertension (high blood pressure) is one of these diseases. High blood pressure (BP) can be primary, where the cause is unknown. In most animals though, it is secondary to some other disease. The increase in blood pressure affects many organs, particularly the liver, eyes, kidneys, and heart. Hypertension hastens the progression of these diseases, and substantially predisposes your cat to blindness. Dogs can get high blood pressure due to various diseases, but we see the problem more

Urinary Stones and Sludge (hypercalciuria)

Carl Palazzolo2024-10-08T21:02:25-07:00October 7th, 2020|Rabbit|

Introduction Rabbits are prone to problems of the urinary tract, including Urinary Stones and Sludge (hypercalciuria). These problems range from irritating sludge in the bladder, to kidney problems, to the formation of a bladder stone that needs surgical removal. Sludge is urine thickened by calcium salts to the point of being chalky and thick in consistency, sometimes as thick as toothpaste. This causes problems in the urinary bladder usually, although it can occur in the kidneys or ureters. There are many factors why a rabbit might get this problem, so it is important to address all of them. Rabbits make wonderful

Dog Spay

Carl Palazzolo2025-07-27T19:15:49-07:00September 21st, 2020|Dogs|

Introduction One of the most common surgical procedures performed at the Long Beach Animal Hospital on dogs is a spay, known medically as an ovariohysterectomy (removal of the ovaries and uterus). We usually abbreviate it as an OVH. What is spaying in dogs or ovariohysterectomy? Spaying is the removal of both ovaries and most of the uterus in a female dog. What are the benefits of spaying a female dog It is performed for several medical reasons: It prevents dogs from going into heat It prevents dogs from getting pregnant It prevents dogs from getting a uterine infection called a

Osprey eating fish

Carl Palazzolo2024-08-06T07:31:54-07:00June 20th, 2020|Wildlife Photographer, Wildlife Photography, Wildlife Photography Blog|

There are several pair of osprey at Bolsa Chica that are quite active with their daily feeding routine. The challenge is to be there when they come back from their fishing expedition. This is your chance to get a close up of them eating Taking photos like this requires professional level equipment that not only focuses fast with powerful lenses but it can stand up to the rigors of the outdoors. I order all of my camera equipment and accessories from Allen's Camera. They have the best service, and do not push you into purchasing something that is not right

Tsavo at Night

Carl Palazzolo2024-08-06T07:31:54-07:00June 20th, 2020|Wildlife Photographer, Wildlife Photography, Wildlife Photography Blog|

We call this page "nocturnal Africa" since we spent a significant amount of time out in the bush throughout the evening. Its a whole different world at night.... Before we begin lets look as some of our guides par excellence! Simon, guide and budding comedian forgetting to take the lens cap off. Chui, the flat tire king And Alex, laughing at us as we clang aboard the Land Rovers with all of our equipment. We used a million candle power light at night in order to see in the distance. Most of the time all we could see were the