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Pets are experts at hiding illness, so paying close attention to the hidden or subtle physical changes that precede some diseases can be highly beneficial. There are several basic physical parameters that you can assess at home on a weekly (we even recommend daily when feasible) basis to alert you to a medical problem before it becomes entrenched and difficult to treat. When you bring your pet in for an exam one of our doctors or nurses will show you how to do this simple exam. The limiting factor in most cases is your confidence. There are four basic areas

Introduction It is not uncommon for a pet to get into a poison or a toxin. These toxins can cause anything from vomiting and diarrhea to seizures and death. If you believe your pet has been poisoned the first thing you need to do is call us. The Long Beach Animal Hospital, staffed with emergency vets, is available until the evenings 7 days per week to help if your pet is having any problems, especially shock, seizures, pain, difficulty breathing, or bleeding. Think of us as your Long Beach Animal Emergency Center to help when you need us for everything