It’s the time of year when things get spooky: Candy bowls start appearing and grown ups can be seen in unusual apparel. Halloween is a holiday we can all enjoy, even our animals! As we get ready for the All Hallow’s Eve festivities, there are a number of things we can do to ensure our pets are protected from harm. First and foremost, keep all candies, chocolates and treats out of reach of your pets. Chocolate is highly toxic to dogs and potentially lethal. Additionally, candy wrappers can be accidentally ingested and can cause obstructions in the gastrointestinal tract. Decorations are fun, but can becomeRead More →

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Don’t let your pet miss out on all of the fun this Halloween!  Make sure to check out Halloween parties and events going on in the Bay area:   K9 Club Night – San Francisco Serramonte Center Doggie Costume Contest – Daly City Treasure Island Flea’s Weekend Costume Party & Food Drive – Treasure Island Great Lawn Animal Care & Control’s Pet Pride Day – Golden Gate Park Pawtrero Pet Halloween Party – San FranciscoRead More →

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National Veterinary Technician Week may only be one week, but we here at Campus Veterinary can hardly put into words just how invaluable our vet techs are to the clinic year-round.  Our vet techs are nothing less than superheroes! Their hard-work and dedication to the veterinary field is astounding, so we asked them why they love being a vet tech!  Check out their answers:   Rachel Brownell   “Deep passion and love for animals. The feeling of doing something important and good with my life, and the constant increase of my knowledge in the medical field.”     Kim Cripe “I love meeting new cool catsRead More →

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So you may be thinking of adopting a pet, right?  Adopting a pet is both a rewarding and long-term commitment.  Being prepared for such a responsibility is vital!  Instead of rushing to the nearest shelter, take a moment and educate yourself on what it means to adopt a pet.  Here are some helpful tips: 1.  Pet adoption is a process. Adopting a pet takes time and consideration.  First, you want to make sure you know why you want to adopt.  This will help you decide what kind of pet will fit your lifestyle.  Secondly, researching different types of shelters will explain how long and involvedRead More →

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October is National Pit Bull Awareness Month, and what better way to celebrate than by learning more about them?  Dozens of websites and organizations are dedicated to educating the public on pit bulls, but there are still  plenty of misconceptions abound.  BADRAP.org is an excellent source for pit bull information, adoption services and resources, and it’s based right here in the Bay area.  Below are the most common myths about pit bulls, listed in full on the BADRAP website:   Aren’t pit bulls mean and vicious? No more vicious than golden retrievers, beagles or other popular dogs! In yearly tests of over 240 dog breedsRead More →

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