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05, 2020
Snowy Plover on a Gravel Nest
This endangered bird usually makes a nest on the beach. This one decided a gravel parking lot would make a better one. When I first arrive she was sitting on the nest facing away. I did not want to get closer and disturb her just to get a better shot. After a few minutes she stood up and faced me sidewise She started to walk away She seemed to change her mind and walked towards me She gave me another sideways glance, bobbed her head a few times, and ran back to the nest. I took that as my
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05, 2020
The Osprey and the Crow
Lots of action at Bolsa Chica Wetlands recently. We watched an osprey return with its catch, only to be bothered by a crow for a period of time. Eventually the crowed realized the osprey was not dropping the fish, and after squawking for his buddies to show up to no avail, the crow left. Flying in, with the fish held head-first The branch he landed on was one he was accustomed to The foot with the fish was locked in place and he had to land with the other foot It was difficult to balance the still thrashing fish on
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04, 2020
Symptoms of Diseases
It is sometimes difficult to determine if your pet is ill, especially since many pets have subtle signs of illness that they easily hide from owners. Here are 7 basic areas you should observe on a daily basis to help determine if your pet needs an exam by one of our doctors. If you have any doubt that your pet is ill you should not hesitate to seek veterinary care since animals like our domestic pets, and especially birds, are masters at hiding serious illness. You don't want to wait until your bird looks like this before bringing it in In addition
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04, 2020
Spay Service – Pot Bellied Pig
Long Beach Animal Hospital offers pot bellied pig spay services for pig owners in Southern CA Spaying a pig has similarities to spaying dogs and cats, but not a lot! It is an interesting surgery because of the unique anatomy of the pot bellied pig. They have miles of intestines and a uterus that's very long because of the large number of piglets that are born at one time. Graphic surgery photos on this page. On the day of surgery we need your pet in the hospital between 7:30 AM and 9 AM. Please take away all food and water when you
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04, 2020
Hypothyroidism
The most common hormone problem encountered in dogs is hypothyroidism. It results when the thyroid gland does not secrete an adequate quantity of thyroid hormone called thyroxine. Many internal organs are affected, and the resulting problem depends on which organs are most affected. Cats do not get this problem, but get an opposite problem called hyperthyroidism. Their problem involves excess thyroxine and its effect on the internal organs. Anatomy The thyroid gland is a small gland located at the throat, near what might be termed in people the "adam's apple". It has two lobes, and can be felt with careful palpation.