Do you have medications in the house that you or your pet no longer need? The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is providing a unique opportunity to dispose of these in a safe, legal way. On April 30th, citizens may take their unwanted medications to a number of locations that are listed on the DEA website. NOT included are intravenous solutions, injectables and needles. All deposits are done anonymously. Both prescription and over the counter medications will be accepted. Local DEA field offices can be found here if you have further questions.  Read More →

Sometimes good things come in big packages…130 pound packages to be exact. “Puck” Witalis is a 9 year-old Malamute and a proud Bay Area native. According to owner Deborah, Puck was born one of eight puppies on the coldest morning of 2002. His mother was of AKC Canadian stock while his father was a local boy. Says Deborah, “Puck chose us by waddling across the deck and looking up with big brown eyes that seemed to say ‘I’m the one you’ve been waiting for’….so much for romance .” LIKES: his rubber rooster (see above), hiding things behind couch cushions, stealing toilet paper rolls, anything remotelyRead More →

Recently Campus Veterinary Clinic lost one of it’s most beloved patients “Q” Harper. In his seven years of life, Q endeared himself not only to his owner Ken, but all of the doctors and staff here at the clinic. His hearty bark would often herald his arrival to the clinic and we all learnt to love it. Hiking was a passion both Ken and Q shared. Together they logged in many miles on The Pacific Crest Trail, Desolation Basin, South Warner and John Muir Wilderness areas to name a few. Snake, bears and all manner of weather never dimished Q’s love of the trail. Junior,Read More →

Although lovely to look at, the beautiful Easter Lily is a harmful toxin to felines. Once ingested, any part of the lily can cause a host of health problems to the animal. Symptoms may include vomiting, loss of appetite, dehydration and if left untreated, kidney failure. WXII12.com provides good information on what the effects, symptoms and treatment for Easter Lily ingestion are. “Unbeknownst to many pet owners, Easter lilies are highly toxic to cats,” said Ahna Brutlag, DVM, assistant director at Pet Poison Helpline. “All parts of the Easter lily plant are poisonous – the petals, the leaves, the stem and even the pollen. CatsRead More →