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Tierrasanta Veterinary Hospital

10799 Tierrasanta Blvd
San Diego, CA 92124

(858)292-6116

www.tierrasantavetsd.com

  

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Is it Time to Get a Dog or a Cat?

There you were, all grown up and moving into your very first place after graduating from college. As we unloaded the U-Haul at your new place at grad school, I ...

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Flea Anemia in Cats and Dogs

It is important to get the message out early: Fleas aren't just a nuisance. They drink blood, and blood loss can kill.In almost every case, the owner had no ide ...

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Skunky McSkunkface: Skunk Spray Can be Lethal

Everyone knows about the hazards that skunk spray poses to your nostrils: a drive on a warm summer day is often ruined for a few minutes as you pass through a c ...

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Clostridium difficile Becoming more Common in North America

What Is Clostridium difficile?Some strains contain genes that allow them to produce toxins. It is the toxins, not the bacteria themselves, that make a person o ...

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Diets and Heart Disease in Dogs and Cats

Can pet diets cause heart problems?Yes. Thirty years ago, veterinarians recognized deficiency of an amino acid (taurine) as the most common cause of dilated ca ...

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Arthritis in Dogs and Cats: What Can be Done?

Arthritis, also known as osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disease (DJD), is a degenerative, progressive, and irreversible condition of the joints. It is cha ...

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