posted: May 10, 2022.

This is not an easy post for me to write. I will start by saying I perform bulldog (brachychephalic) airway corrective surgeries. (Stenotic nares repair, elongated soft palate resection, everted laryngeal Read more

posted: Feb. 11, 2022.

Brachycephalic/Bulldog individuals with Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) are forced to inhale air with so much effort that they often actually "suck" the mucosa right off of the inside of Read more

posted: Jan. 20, 2022.

I had the good fortune of seeing both of these wonderful dogs today for exams. I performed brachycephalic obstructive airway surgery on both of them a few months ago.   Above is Read more

posted: Dec. 22, 2021.

John has been working for me since he was barely 16 years old, and he has just been accepted to veterinary school!  I could NOT be more proud. John has worked Read more

posted: Dec. 16, 2021.

For brachycephalic dogs that are having issues with regurgitation secondary to Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome, either before or after airway corrective surgeries, offering water from a standing (elevated) position can Read more

posted: Nov. 24, 2021.

CURRENT UPDATE FOR THE DOG FLU AND LEPTOSPIROSIS EPIDEMICS IN LA COUNTY!  The canine influenza H3N2 (CIV H3N2) outbreak continues to spread in Los Angeles County (LAC).  At least 67 daycare Read more

posted: Oct. 27, 2021.

Current outbreak status: Canine Influenza H3N2:• Over 800 reported confirmed and suspected cases and 7 reported deaths in LA County. • 2 animal shelters affected. • Spreading rapidly at pet boarding and daycare Read more

posted: Oct. 22, 2021.

His name is "Ravioli" and today he is 15 days post stenotic nares surgery. His nose looks wonderful! The few remaining sutures will likely "disappear" over the next 2 weeks, and Read more

posted: Sep. 24, 2021.

Dear Clients and Friends:  Here is the latest alert for our region regarding the contagious bacterial disease Leptospirosis. Please read the entire health alert for full details. The important "take home" Read more

posted: Sep. 02, 2021.

Greetings to all Family Pet Clinic of Redondo Beach (FPCRB) clients and possible future clients:I am begging all of you for some increased compassion, empathy, and understanding. FPCRB has been functioning Read more

posted: Aug. 19, 2021.

Animal Health Alert for Los Angeles County:  We are experiencing outbreaks of both Leptospirosis and H3N2 Canine Influenza Virus. Please see the alert from our public health veterinarian below. We Read more

posted: Aug. 18, 2021.

Health Alert for Los Angeles County:  Flea-borne typhus has been diagnosed in humans. The full press release is copy/pasted below, but the "take home" point is to please make sure your Read more

posted: Aug. 11, 2021.

Veterinarians are finally seeing the outcomes of studies that confirm a link between grain free diets and heart disease. Grains are not "bad" for dogs. Dogs have been eating human food Read more

posted: Aug. 06, 2021.

A respiratory disease outbreak in dogs in a boarding kennel was reported in the southern half of Los Angeles County this week. Clinical signs reported include coughing, nasal discharge, and difficulty Read more

posted: Jun. 28, 2021.

This diagram says it all. Dogs thermoregulate by panting. Brachycephalic breeds, i.e. Bulldogs, Pekingese, Pugs, are at tremendous risk for heat stroke on even a warm day. Once they start panting, Read more

posted: Jun. 03, 2021.

VCA Advanced Veterinary Care Center will be closing today at 5 pm as they will not have a doctor on staff. If you have a pet emergency and are not able Read more