Pets & Grills

The weather is getting warmer and many people are firing up their grills for burgers, hotdogs, steaks and ribs. Dogs love the smell of meat, and some dogs will do anything to get some for themselves. Knowing this, it's important to use extra caution around the grill during cooking. Remember, your dog won't use caution about which part of the meat he eats if he grabs a piece, and swallowed bones could mean injury, or even death. It's just not worth it! Keep Fido inside during the grilling festivities.

List of Poisonous Plants

[A]

Aloe

Amaryllis

Andromeda Japonica

Asian Lily (Liliaceae)

Asparagus Fern

Australian Nut

Autumn Crocus

Avocado

Azalea

[B]

Bird of Paradise

American Bittersweet

European Bittersweet

Branching Ivy

Buckeye

Buddist Pine

[C]

Caladium

Calla Lily

Castor Bean

Ceriman (aka Cutleaf Philodendron)

Charming Diffenbachia

Chinaberry Tree

Chinese Evergreen

Christmas Rose

Clematis

Cordatum

Corn Plant (aka Cornstalk Plant)

Cornstalk Plant (aka Corn Plant)

Cutleaf Philodendron (aka Ceriman)

Cycads

Cyclamen

[D]

Daffodil

Day Lily

Devil's Ivy

Dumb Cane

Deadly Nightshade (aka English Ivy)

[E]

Easter Lily

Elephant Ears

Emerald Feather (aka Emerald Fern)

Emerald Fern (aka Emerald Feather)

English Ivy (aka Deadly Nightshade)

[F]

Fiddle-Leaf Philodendron

Flamingo Plant

Florida Beauty

Foxglove

Fruit Salad Plant

[G]

Glacier Ivy

Gladiolas

Glory Lily

Gold Dieffenbachia

Gold Dust Dracaena

Golden Pothos

Green Gold Nephthysis

[H]

Hahn's self branching English Ivy

Heartleaf Philodendron

Heavenly Bamboo

Holly

Horsehead Philodendron

Hurricane Plant

Hyacinth

Hydrangea

[I]

Iris

[J]

Japanese Show Lily

Japanese Yew (aka Yew)

Jerusalem Cherry

[K]

Kalanchoe

[L]

Lace Fern

Lacy Tree

Lily of the Valley

[M]

Macadamia Nut

Madagascar Dragon Tree

Marble Queen

Marijuana

Mauna Loa Peace Lily (aka Peace Lily)

Mexican Breadfruit

Mistletoe "American"

Morning Glory

Mother-in-Law

[N]

Narcissus

Needlepoint Ivy

Nephthytis

Nightshade

[O]

Oleander

Onion

Orange Day Lily

[P]

Panda

Peace Lily (aka Maana Loa Peace Lily)

Philodendron Pertusum

Plumosa Fern

Poinsettia

Precatory Bean

[Q]

Queensland Nut

[R]

Red Emerald

Red Lily

Red-Margined Dracaena (aka Straight-Margined Dracaena)

Red Princess

Rhododendron

Ribbon Plant

Rubrum Lily

[S]

Saddle Leaf Philodendron

Sago Palm

Satin Pothos

Schefflera

Spotted Dumb Cane

Stargazer Lily

Striped Dracaena

Sweetheart Ivy

Swiss Cheese Plant

[T]

Taro Vine

Tiger Lily

Tomato Plant

Tree Philodendron

Tropic Snow Dumbcane

Tulip

[V]

Variable Dieffenbachia

Variegated Philodendron

[W]

Warneckei Dracaena

Wood Lily

[Y]

Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow

Yew (aka Japanese Yew)

Yucca

Ear Infections ..Leading Reasons for Vet Visit!

Ear infections leading reason for vet visits

   

 

For dogs it’s the ears, for cats it’s the bladder.

That’s what most often leads owners of ailing pets to the veterinarian, according to Veterinary Pet Insurance .

VPI, which describes itself as the nation’s oldest and largest provider of pet health insurance, sorted its database of 485,000 insured pets to determine the top 10 dog and cat medical conditions in 2011.

Ear infections, skin allergies and skin infections were the most common reasons for dogs to visit the vet.

With cats, the top three were bladder infections, chronic kidney disease and over-active thyroids.

“The large number of claims received for these medical conditions attests to their common, often repetitive, and sometimes chronic nature,” said Dr. Carol McConnell, vice president and chief veterinary medical officer for VPI.

“While many pet owners fear major accidents and illnesses, which can cost thousands of dollars to treat for a single incident, repetitive and chronic conditions can be just as detrimental to a pet’s quality of life and financially burdensome to the pet owner.”

In 2011, VPI received more than 62,000 canine claims for ear infections.

Here are the top 10 conditions dogs for which dogs were treated, according to the VPI study:

1. Ear Infection
2. Skin Allergies
3. Skin Infection
4. Non-cancerous Skin Growth
5. Upset Stomach
6. Intestinal Upset/Diarrhea
7. Arthritis
8. Bladder Infection
9. Bruise or Contusion
10. Underactive Thyroid

 

Banderas Pet Hospital & Boarding

We have changed the name of our hospital to Banderas Pet Hospital & Boarding. We are still in the same location, with same team and same wonderful pet services. We are working hard to make this a seamless transition for our clients and we are grateful for your patience. Please call us at 949-766-4449 with any questions.

Pets & Easter Egg Hunts

Easter egg hunts are so much fun for kids, and sometimes even for adults! Finding that brightly colored egg stuffed with a surprise is exciting! But don't forget the dangers of failing to find an egg that's been stuffed with candy. Your dog leads with their nose, and if you don't find it, your pet might! Consider stuffing your eggs with something safe for pets this year. If Fido finds them, he'll be less likely to break them open and eat what's inside.

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In Febuary Dr. Eberhart, Hospital Director of Banderas Pet Hospiotal, attended the worlds premier veterinary conference, Western Veterinary Conference in Las Vegas , Nevada.

During this 5 day, 15,000 attendee event he attended seminars on Dermatology, Emering Trends in Laser Surgery & Therapy, Stem cell Therapy & Banking - Regenerative Medicine, Feline Urology, Chronic Ear Infection, Periodontal Disease- The Painful problem, and Geriatric Issues- Improving thier Quality of life to name a few.

He was also invited to participate in a focus group, along with a select group of 8 veterinarians on Cardiology Testing.

Banderas Pet Hospital & Boarding has recently changed it's name from Dove Pet Hospital & Boarding and is located on Avenida de las Banderas in Rancho Santa Margarita. 

Check us out at:     rsmVet.com

Pets and Obesity

Did you know that if your pet maintains a healthy weight, it can lengthen their life expectancy by as many as two years? Diet and exercise are the two most important factors in preventing and treating obesity. What is your favorite activity to do with your pet to keep them in shape?