Shadowridge Veterinary Hospital

02/21/2026

02/21/2026

Interesting information on Fipronil. I personally never recommended its use because I thought it didn’t work well on fleas but now they are learning about its effects on wildlife.

In December, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) released a memorandum on the effect of fipronil on aquatic wildlife and invited the public and interested stakeholders to comment on their findings about the destructive effect of the pesticide in the environment.

Fipronil has historically been used in veterinary medicine as the active ingredient in flea control products for pets. While the use of fipronil has diminished with the advent of newer and more effective systemic treatments offered through veterinary practices, pet owners—approximately 25% of whom cannot afford basic veterinary care—rely upon products containing fipronil that can be purchased over-the-counter to improve the lives of their animals and household members. The CVMA finds the DPR's study compelling, and hopes that the agency will carefully navigate this issue should the DPR make further efforts to regulate or ban the pesticide.

Read the CVMA's full comment letter here:https://cvma.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/CVMA-Comments-on-2025-Firponil-Study.pdf

02/12/2026

01/29/2026

Good parenting advice

01/27/2026

An example of positive training

01/20/2026

A day in the life of a Vet:
A cruciate surgery with meniscal tear
An oral melanoma diagnosed
A dog with urethral stones removed via catheter ( see cool video below)
A dog with Cannibus Toxicity
Repairing an abscess at a neuter site done at the low cost surgery center.
Routine spay
Routine neuter
Recheck Parvo puppy
Diagnosed kidney failure on old dog from shelter
Hospitalizing a blocked cat
Rechecking an eye ulcer
Rechecking ear infections
Rechecking cruciate knee surgery from 8 weeks ago now able to run and play again.
Lots of annual exams and vaccines
Lots of skin cases and routine rechecks.

Two vets…
And lots of amazing veterinary assistants and techs, receptionists, groomer, and boarding team !!!

01/12/2026

Monday Affirmations

12/14/2025

More Photos with Santa 2025

12/14/2025

Santa photos 2025! More lucky dogs and cats…

12/14/2025

Santa took photos with all those lucky pets making the Nice List this year! Santa Photos 2025