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Assessing Your Pet's Quality of Life
Understanding your pet's quality of life can assist you in making a more informed decision that emphasizes their comfort and dignity. By...


Freestyle Libre Monitoring
Owner's Guide for Dogs and Cats The Freestyle Libre is a device that tracks your pet's blood sugar. It is meant to stay attached for 2...


Brachycephalic (short-faced) Dogs: Owner Information
Breeds with wrinkled noses and smooshy faces like Pugs, Bulldogs and Pekingese are undeniably adorable. It is no wonder their popularity...


Recognizing Veterinary Emergencies: Key Symptoms to Watch For
As a pet owner, it's crucial to know when your furry friend needs immediate medical attention. While some symptoms can wait for a regular...


Caring for Your Senior Pet
As Veterinary Professionals, we are taught that "age is not a disease". What we mean is that pets can live longer lives if problems and...


Ear Cytology is the Standard of Care
Clients often seek treatment for their pet's ear infections because the symptoms of their discomfort are obvious. Ear infections are...


Calming "Pre-Meds" for Vet Visits and Anesthetic Procedures
Nervous pets (and excited ones!) are entitled to a calming medication to ease the stress of a vet visit or procedure. When you or I go to...


Supplements and Nutraceuticals
Veterinarians often recommend supplementing a pet's diet with a concentrated dose of vitamins, minerals or amino acids to improve their...


Fireworks Fear and Pets
Every year on July the 4th the sky lights up all over Los Angeles with spectacular fireworks displays. Many neighborhoods start weeks...


Tapeworms in Dogs and Cats
Tapeworms are flat, white worms that are made up of tiny segments similar in appearance to grains of rice. They are often expelled from...


So your pet has Giardia...
You may have suspected something was amiss, or maybe you were just running your annual fecal parasite screen. When your Media City Animal...


Giving your Cat Medication
Most cats won't take a pill simply offered from your hand, and we know pet owners worry that forcing a pill will damage their...


Joint Care
While prescription pain and anti-inflammatory medications can address the discomfort caused by joint disease, you'll need to improve the...


Flea Treatment and Prevention
All household pets should be treated every month, all year.


Giving Medical Advice Without a Physical Exam
5 Reasons We Can't Give Advice Without an Exam


COVID 19 and Pets
The risk of getting COVID19 from your pet is considered very low.


What Happens On the Day of My Pet's Surgery at MCAH?
We understand that leaving a pet for an anesthetic procedure can be worrisome. This article explains the care your pet will receive and...


Preparing for Your Pet's Mass Removal at Media City Animal Hospital
Before Surgery · You will not be able to bathe your pet for two weeks after surgery, so now is your last chance! The morning of the...


Preparing for Your Pet's Anesthetic Dental Treatment at Media City Animal Hospital
Before Surgery If you know that your pet will need extractions, pick up the wet version of their food in advance as the doctor will...


Preparing for Your Pet's Neuter at Media City Animal Hospital
Before Surgery · You will not be able to bathe your pet for two weeks after surgery, so now is your last chance! · Your pet may have a...
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