By Carl Palazzolo
/ August 2, 2024
Introduction One of the most insidious diseases we encounter in felines is arthritis. We even see it in birds, dogs,...
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By Carl Palazzolo
/ August 2, 2024
Long Beach Animal Hospital offers pot bellied pig spay services for pig owners in Southern CA Introduction Spaying a pig...
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By Carl Palazzolo
/ August 2, 2024
Introduction Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) is a serious disease, but if caught early enough, there is much we can do...
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By Carl Palazzolo
/ August 2, 2024
Some of the more common skin conditions we see in dogs and cats at the Long Beach Animal Hospital. Allergic...
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By Carl Palazzolo
/ July 5, 2024
Introduction Rabies is a zoonotic (spread from animals to people) viral disease of warm blooded animals (you won't see Rabies...
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By Carl Palazzolo
/ July 5, 2024
Even though this page talks about a case of kidney cancer in a dog, the principles of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology,...
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By Carl Palazzolo
/ July 5, 2024
Introduction IBD is an inflammatory condition of the stomach, small intestines, or large intestines (the gastrointestinal (GI) tract). It is...
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By Carl Palazzolo
/ July 5, 2024
Introduction Hip dysplasia is a congenital disease of the hip sockets. What is Feline Hip Dysplasia? Hip dysplasia is a...
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By Carl Palazzolo
/ July 5, 2024
Introduction On occasion we are presented with a cat that has a swollen ear flap (pinna). The swelling is due...
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By Carl Palazzolo
/ July 5, 2024
Introduction The most common hormone problem encountered in dogs is hypothyroidism. It results when the thyroid gland does not secrete...
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By Carl Palazzolo
/ July 5, 2024
Introduction Disease associated with the canine parvovirus started appearing around 1978. It is postulated that this virus is a mutation...
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By Carl Palazzolo
/ July 5, 2024
Introduction It is not uncommon for us to encounter dogs with retained baby teeth. If they are still present at...
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By Carl Palazzolo
/ July 5, 2024
Introduction Pets are experts at hiding illness, so paying close attention to the hidden or subtle physical changes that precede...
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By Carl Palazzolo
/ July 5, 2024
Goal of Manners To teach your pup basic manners that will make him/her welcome members of the human community. Tools...
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By Carl Palazzolo
/ July 5, 2024
Goal To provide appropriate guidance and leadership to our dogs so that they learn the rules and customs of living...
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By Carl Palazzolo
/ July 5, 2024
A thorough approach is needed for a correct diagnosis of any liver problem. An organ like the liver that is...
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By Carl Palazzolo
/ July 5, 2024
Introduction This is a fun and educational page for pet owners, veterinary students, technicians, and even other veterinarians. It is...
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By Carl Palazzolo
/ July 5, 2024
Some canine fractures are so severe they require the expertise of a specialist in bone surgery. We have a specialist...
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By Carl Palazzolo
/ July 5, 2024
Introduction Egg binding (dystocia) is a problem that can occur in almost any bird, but is more common in the...
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By Carl Palazzolo
/ July 5, 2024
A problem can occur where the blood flowing to and through the liver has a problem. There are several variations...
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