Torrey Hills Pet Hospital

11/21/2018

Grain-Free Dog Foods Are Dangerous!

08/22/2018

Everybody meet Kumo and his family! This lovable lab is a new patient of ours and we thought this photo was just too cute not to share and their mom agreed with us! Enjoy 😊

08/09/2018

There has been an outbreak of canine influenza (dog flu) in Northern California this year. While there haven't been any reported cases in San Diego, many boarding and doggie day care facilities are requiring the influenza vaccine before dogs may enter their facilities. It is administered as a series of 2 vaccines, 2-4 weeks apart, then yearly afterward. Protection is provided 2 weeks after the second vaccine. Please plan ahead, and schedule these vaccines well in advance if you are planning on boarding your dog, or taking them to day care.

Canine Influenza - Questions, answers and interim guidelines. What is "dog flu"? How is it transmitted? Is it deadly? Is it widespread? Is there a vaccine?

07/23/2018

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently issued an alert about reports of canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs eating certain pet foods containing peas, lentils, other legume seeds, or potatoes as main ingredients. DCM is a disease of the heart muscle that leads to reduced heart pumping...

03/12/2018

Flea prevention: The Do's and Dont's!
If you're thinking about flea prevention for your dog or cat, and you aren't sure if it's something you want to commit to year round, consider what might happen if a few of these guys make it on to your furry friend! A female flea lays about 25 eggs per day with a 7-day life span, which means after a week 1 flea can multiply into 175! Not only do they set up camp on your pet, but they also like to jump off and create breeding grounds in your carpet and furniture. And if your pet chews on their skin due to the itchy feeling of these crawling, biting insects, it's very likely that they will ingest a few of these fleas. Some of these fleas undoubtedly carry tapeworm larvae. Upon ingestion, the larvae are transmitted to your dog where, they eventually inhabit your pet’s intestine, and grow into 5 to 6 inch worms. You may notice small rice-sized tape worm segments in your pet’s stool. Although these worms are not transmittable from pet to pet, fleas in the house make any animals living in your home susceptible to a flea infestation and a subsequent tapeworm infection. When considering the best, most cost effective choice for flea prevention we urge you to consider a veterinary dispensed and recommended treatment. Fleas have adapted and become resistant to almost all of the common over the counter flea products over time. We carry a number of flea preventatives, including Simparica, Trifexis, Cheristin, Revolution and Vectra 3D . If you have any further questions feel free to give us a call at (858) 755-8275. We can help you decide which product might be best for you and your pet!

Fun facts:
The average cost of exterminating a flea infestation from your home:
- Flea treatments for all pets residing in your home estimated at - $45
- Flea treatment for the carpet and furniture of an average home - $30
- Estimated cost of pet bedding that must be discarded - $50
- Estimated cost of tapeworm treatment - $50
- Time spent vacuuming the carpet and furniture in your entire home every 10 days for a month – $Priceless

The average cost of a monthly flea preventative ($10-20, depending on product choice)

01/31/2018

ANNOUNCEMENT: February is Dental Health Month! For the entire month we are offering a $150 discount on dental cleanings for cats and dogs!

Did you know annual dental cleanings can both increase your pets quality of life and increase their probability of living longer! Dental cleanings are recommended annually, they are a sedated procedure however, with the help of pre-operative blood work, ample fluids during the procedure and vigilant doctors and technicians dental cleanings are extremely safe and routine! They also improve your animals breathe which means better smelling slobbery kisses! 😊 If you'd like information on a dental cleaning for your pet at discounted rate feel free to give us a call at (858) 755-8275

12/13/2017

The Lilac fire has burned over 4,000 acres and destroyed 157 buildings, it has left a lot of human and fur families with out shelter during this time of year. One small way you can help is by building an outdoor winter shelter for feral cats, giving them a cozy place to seek shelter from predators and the changing climate.

Close to Home How To Build A Cozy Winter Shelter For Feral Cats By Chloe Bryan Published On 02/01/2016 Share on Facebook Tweet this article Pin it Email Comments Close to Home How To Build A Cozy Winter Shelter For Feral Cats By Chloe Bryan Published On 02/01/2016 Share on Facebook Tweet this articl...

12/11/2017

Darwin's Dog Food Recall due to possible Salmonella contamination. If you feed your furry friends this food click on the link to follow the procedure for the recall. Salmonella is a bacteria that can infection both us humans and your pet. If your animal eats this food and shows any symptoms of lethargy, diarrhea, vomiting, fever or a decrease in appetite give us a call right away to schedule an appointment (858) 755-8275

Complete details of the Darwin's dog food recall of December 2017 as reported by the editors of the Dog Food Advisor

12/06/2017

We know the Holiday season can be hectic but don't forget to keep a close eye on our furry friends while entertaining family, here is a quick list of things our Veterinarian, Dr. John Foltz would recommend keeping away from your cats and dogs, especially during this time of year!
Dogs:
• Raw meat
• Chicken or turkey skin
• Cooked animal bones (they can splinter!)
• High fat content foods (these can trigger pancreatitis)
• Onions, garlic and chives
• mushrooms
• Grapes and raisins
• Chocolate
• Macadamia nuts
• Xylitol, a common artificial sweetener
• Poinsettia and Mistletoe (Two very common festive holiday plants)

Cats:
• Raw meat and bones
• Onions, garlic, shallots and scallions
• Milk and dairy products
• Chocolate or caffeine
• Poinsettia and Mistletoe, and especially Lilies (Three very common festive holiday plants)
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12/03/2017

In the spirit of Christmas we are offering a free first exam to newly adopted dogs and cats from the San Diego Humane Society. We encourage families to consider adoption as a great option! There are hundreds of dogs and cats in the local shelters this Christmas that would much rather be cuddling up next to you and your loved ones! Let us know if you have any questions or concerns about adopting! Call (858) 755-8275 for more information!
Below is a link to the San Diego Humane Society as well as other local rescue groups! 🎄🎁🐶❤️🐱

https://sdhumane.org/how-you-can-help/adopt/available-pets/

https://animalcenter.org/adopt-a-pet

http://secondchancedogrescue.org/available-dogs/

http://thebarkinglot.net

http://rescuehouse.org/adopt/adopt/

04/25/2017