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  April is Heartworm Awareness Month, and we’re glad to get the chance to highlight the importance of preventing this deadly disease. Heartworms are spread through the bites of infected mosquitos, which leave larvae inside your pet. The worms grow up and live in the heart, lungs and blood vessels of infected animals. This is … Read moreAwareness Can Save an Animal’s Life

An excessive level of vitamin D has been found in some Hill’s canned diets for dogs—these include Science Diets and Prescription Diets. While vitamin D is an essential nutrient for dogs, overconsumption of it can lead to potential health issues, which are dependent on the level of vitamin D consumed and how long a dog … Read moreCanned Dog Food Recall

Whether you’re hitting the road with your favorite quadruped or plan on boarding your pet this spring while you travel, here are a few things to put on your to-do list before you leave: Make sure vaccinations are current. Interstate and international travel may mean your pet will need health certificates, and these require up-to-date … Read moreIs Your Pet Travel Ready?

On January 31st, 2019, there was a recall for certain types of Hill’s canned diets for dogs, which included Science Diets and Prescription Diets. These foods were found to contain excessive levels of vitamin D—when overconsumption of vitamin D occurs, potential health issues may arise.  Based on this recall, Hill’s performed a detailed review of … Read moreCanned Dog Food Recall — Extended

Study Finds Overweight Pets Live Shorter Lives A new study from the University of Liverpool has shown that overweight dogs are likely to live 2½ years less on average than dogs with a healthy body weight. The study examined records for more than 50,000 altered male and female dogs of various breeds. The connection between … Read moreHow to Help Your Pet Live Longer

You asked, we delivered. Everyone has been commenting on the vintage photos of San Francisco that we formerly had displayed in the hospital. Due to the minor facelift we performed on the practice, we have decided to retire the photos. However, if you’re feeling lucky and you yearn for the days of ’68 Ford Mustang … Read moreA Conversation About Our Vintage San Francisco Photos

by Dr. Eric Barchas, San Bruno Pet Hospital Foxtails, or grass awns, are arrow-shaped stickers that are produced by some types of grasses that have gone to seed. Because they evolved to embed in the skin and be spread by animals, foxtails can cause many serious problems for pets. Their shape promotes deep penetration into, … Read moreFoxtails: Big Danger from A Tiny Source

Canine influenza (CIV) is a highly contagious respiratory disease of concern to all dogs, but of special concern to dogs in boarding facilities, shelters, rescue groups, and anywhere dogs gather or are co-housed. Dogs who are otherwise compromised may suffer more severely. Two strains of CIV have been identified; neither appears capable of infecting humans. … Read moreCanine Influenza Virus Vaccine Policy

If you have any questions or concerns, you should always visit or call San Bruno Pet — they are your best resource to ensure the health and well-being of your pets. During the cold winter months cats will often seek out any warm space they can find. One particularly irresistible lure seems to be the … Read moreCats and Cars in Cold Weather