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04, 2020
In Home Exam
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
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04, 2020
Pet First Aid Kit
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
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04, 2020
Traveling With Your Pet
Introduction Before you hit the road or fly the friendly skies there are numerous preparations and precautions to take to make the experience easier for you and your pet. Traveling with pets can be nerve racking and frustrating, so after you take your own dose of valium to calm you down here are some things to think about. Preparation Checklist A copy of your pet’s recent medical problems and the phone number to your veterinarian’s office should accompany you. Knowing the phone number to an emergency hospital along the way if you are driving, or at your final destination if
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11, 2019
Restraint Technique
Introduction Brushing your pets teeth is not the easiest thing in the world to do, especially if your pet is not used to you handling it near its mouth. By getting your pet used to you working around and in its mouth at a young age, you will make the process of tooth brushing go smoother when your pet is older and needs brushing. Proper restraint is the key to getting your pet to cooperate. We will show you some techniques that can be used by one person or two people in cooperation. A good time to start is when
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11, 2019
Puppy Training
More dogs are euthanized for behavior problems than for any other reason. In almost all of these dogs, early, correct, and persistent training techniques will reverse this dismal statistic. This section contains information about a variety of canine training techniques and behavior modification programs that will help you teach your dog basic manners that s/he needs to live in human society. Learn how to solve common behavior problems like house training, puppy mouthing and biting, adolescent destructiveness, teaching Fido to come when called, and preventing aggression. The information you find here is based on contemporary humane training techniques that are