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 →

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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 →

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We regularly hear from our clients how much of a wrestling match it can be when trying to place their cats in carriers. Fortunately, this process needn’t always be a battle of wills! According to this Baltimore Sun article, the solution  is desensitization. Q: I’ve thrown in the towel. I can’t get our cat, Chico, to go to the vet. I don’t get it because once he’s there he tolerates the exam. But as soon as the carrier comes out of the closet, Chico checks out. It’s impossible to get him into the thing anymore. Any advice? — V.S., Orlando, FL A: Many cat ownersRead More →

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Campus Veterinary Clinic is pleased to announce we are carrying a new anti-parasitic medication for dogs. Trifexis is a monthly oral tablet that prevents fleas,  heartworm and intestinal parasites. Trifexis combines spinosad and milbemycin oxime in one preventative tablet. Previously our clients had to buy two different medications to cover such a broad range of parasites. We are phasing out Sentinel (milbemycin oxime/lufenuron) as part of our in clinic inventory. These medications will remain available through online pharmacies like Vetcentric should you wish to continue using them. If you have questions about Trifexis and whether it is right for your dog, please give us aRead More →

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The Wellness Pet Company has issued a voluntary recall of certain lots of their canned cat food due to less than adequate levels of Vitamin B1 (Thiamine). WellPet has recalled some of its Wellness canned cat food after finding less than adequate levels of thiamine. Cats fed only the affected brands for several weeks may be at risk of developing thiamine deficiency, the Monterey County Health Department said Friday. The products affected in the recall are all Wellness canned cat food with best by dates from April 14, 2013, through Sept. 20, 2013.  Also affected is the Wellness canned chicken and herring with best byRead More →

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We proudly present to you Miss “Trinket” Hurst. This 7lb canine charmer comes to us by way of Oakland. She is a Chihuahua mix that beguiles most anyone she meets. Despite her age, she is sprightly and and full of moxie. Her human (Karen) has been kind enough to share with us a little more about what makes this girl tick. Likes: Walks. Walks. More walks! Cat food. Lots of naps. Piles of blankets to sleep on. Dislikes: Being hugged too tightly (who doesn’t?). Having her paws touched. Being informed that her walk is over. Campus Veterinary Clinic is proud to have Trinket as aRead More →

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