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: 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: 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. 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: Mar. 10, 2021.

LA County veterinarians just received a Distemper alert today. What follows is the actual alert. But the bottom line is that everyone needs to make sure that all dogs are Read more

posted: Dec. 24, 2020.

This specific news alert is coming from San Diego, but, here in LA and Orange counties we certainly see a rise in Lepto cases as soon as the rains hit, Read more

posted: Aug. 12, 2020.

This is a really excellent article! We have had a few clients express concern regarding COVID-19 and dogs and cats. For the most part we do not know! But this article Read more

posted: May 21, 2020.

So guess what I just found in our back bathroom at Family Pet Clinic of Redondo Beach? Yep. A great big fat mosquito. My point? Indoor dogs and cats can Read more

posted: Mar. 13, 2020.

Please read our Office Call Protocol post for more detail! Please be aware that you can always order pet medication, food and supplies from our online pharmacy.  We offer competitive pricing and Read more

posted: Feb. 17, 2020.

Considering the global concerns regarding the human corona virus epidemic, I found  this article to be concise and informative. It is a short but worthwhile read for all dog and Read more

posted: Dec. 09, 2019.

So my dog "Hercules" licked water from a puddle yesterday..... What does this mean and why am I writing about it? Well, it is because this is EXACTLY how the Read more

posted: Oct. 07, 2019.

I attended the annual LA County Infectious Disease Update meeting last night. Here are the bullet points: Rabies Update: Bat rabies is on the rise. All dogs and cats in LA Read more

posted: Jul. 03, 2019.

Please Read: California veterinarians have confirmed outbreaks of the canine H3N2 Influenza virus. It is currently recommended that dogs that socially interact with other dogs should be vaccinated against the H3N2 Read more

posted: Jun. 28, 2019.

More than 90 percent of products were “grain-free”, and 93 percent of reported products had peas and/or lentils. This is a fascinating new study that all dog owners should read. Notice Read more