Breed Specific Dental Disorders   Dental problems are one of the most common problems veterinarians encounter with pets.  It is estimated that by 3 years of age, 80% of dogs and 70% of cats have some forms of oral disease.  While many conditions can be prevented with good dental hygiene and home care other conditions occur simply based on a cat’s or dog’s breed or genetics.  Here are some of the common    canine and feline breed specific dental conditions we frequently see in the veterinary field. Small Breed dogs typically have too many teeth that are too large for their mouths.  Miniature mouths can leadRead More →

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Top reasons to keep your cat indoors Many cat lovers are now savvy to the fact that indoor cats are safer cats, while others still think that cats deserve freedom to run in the great outdoors.  When humans domesticated cats, we took on the responsibility for their health and welfare.  Part of that responsibility is to keep cats safe and in good health.  For those intent on letting cats roam free, consider the following reasons to keep cats indoors: To monitor your cat’s urinary tract/bowel health An indoor cat is relatively safe from many diseases Indoor cats do not get hit by cars Indoor catsRead More →

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Senior Early Detection Program   In honor of September’s National Senior Pet Month, Campus Veterinary Clinic is excited to unveil its    redesigned Senior Pet Early Detection Packages that now include a free evaluation by Dr Alana Alpern, a veterinarian who practices acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine.   Is my pet a senior? There is no specific answer to this question since pets age much faster than people and there are many additional     factors that also affect your pet’s aging; species, breed, weight, nutrition, even environment.  There is no specific age at which a pet becomes a “senior”, but since you’ve probably heard that one yearRead More →

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  What pet food is best for my pet? By Dr. Simon Yen Choosing a pet food can be a daunting experience and it can be very difficult to tell the difference between marketing and hype and the true content of the pet food.  Descriptive words like “senior,” premium,” “natural, “ have no  standard definition by the FDA and no regulatory meaning for pet food, but other words do have specific meaning.  For example, if the product says “tuna cat food,” at least 95% of the product must be tuna, not counting the water added for processing.  If the product says “tuna dinner for cats,” Read More →

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Why Wellness Exams? Regular wellness exams allow your veterinarian to evaluate your pet’s general health and become aware of any health problems before they become serious illnesses.  Since your pet cannot vocalize his feelings, you must rely on regular physical examinations by a veterinarian and your at-home observations to assess your pet’s health. Routine blood testing, urinalysis (urine testing) and other tests are recommended for all pets in their “senior years.”  Your veterinarian may recommend routine blood testing and urinalysis for younger pets to establish baseline values, which can be used for comparison as pets age. How often does my pet need a wellness examination?Read More →

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Kitten & Puppy Season is Here! Kitten and puppy season is well upon us and whether you have recently added a new friend to your family or are considering it, Campus Vet Clinic can help you with every step of the process.  Whether you have adopted a pet from a local shelter/agency or have gone through a breeder, our well trained staff can help counsel  you on everything from house-training and diets to vaccines and spay/neuter surgeries.  We are a full service veterinary hospital that strives to provide the highest quality of medical and surgical care possible for its patients-especially the youngest ones.  We useRead More →

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