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How to Create a Body Map for Your Dog or Cat to Track Growths
Early detection of new growths can be crucial for your pet’s health. Many skin masses, growths, and lumps are benign, but some can be signs of more serious conditions like infections, cysts, or tumors.

Katrina Larkin, D.V.M.
Jun 183 min read


Evaluate Risk of Canine Hip Dysplasia as early as 16 weeks with PennHIP Procedure
Hip dysplasia is a common heritable orthopedic condition in dogs. The PennHIP procedure, a highly advanced diagnostic tool that has transfor

Camille Coffey
Apr 85 min read


New Core Vaccine Alert - Vaccinate your dog for Leptospirosis!
As of 2024, the leptospirosis vaccine is considered a core vaccine for dogs. This decision reflects growing concerns about the disease’s...

Katrina Larkin, D.V.M.
Mar 182 min read


Best Vet in OC: Alicia Pet Care Center
Alicia Pet Care Center voted Orange County's Best Veterinary Team 2024.

Diana
Oct 30, 20242 min read


Pet Separation Anxiety
Scratches on your doors, destroyed or shredded furniture, inappropriate urination or defecation? Your pet could be suffering from separation

Diana
Mar 25, 20243 min read


Puppy & Kitten: First Steps as new Pet Parents!
Thinking about adopting a puppy or kitten soon? Here are the basics you need to know! Brought to you by Alicia Pet Care Center.

Diana
Dec 5, 20234 min read


Rising Number of Mysterious Upper Respiratory Infections in Dogs
In 2023, a mysterious upper respiratory infection started affecting dogs across america.

Matthew Wheaton
Nov 20, 20232 min read


Surgical After Care Instructions
The first thing we always tell our pet parents is not to give any over the counter medications.

Hunter
Sep 12, 20238 min read


Free Happy Visit
A Happy Visit is simply a time where a dog can come to the animal hospital and get to know the staff, through tons of treats, cuddles, and g

Diana
Jun 19, 20234 min read


Allergies in Dogs
For most veterinarians across the country, allergies are half of our day, every day. This is a major problem in our dog population in the US

Matthew Wheaton
May 11, 202313 min read


Foxtails: The Nightmare Plant
Foxtails always move forward- burrowing and digging with their spikes and barbs. Once they come in contact with the skin, paw, fur, nose, ey

Diana
Sep 27, 20224 min read


Best of The Southland, Orange County 2022: Best Pet Clinic/Veterinarian
In 2022, Alicia Pet Care Center was voted Best Veterinarian in Orange county by the LA times.

Diana
Aug 25, 20221 min read


Signs of Heat Stroke in Pets and What You Should Do
Heat stroke can be terrifying for your pet to experience, with symptoms including excessive panting, drooling, diarrhea, weakness, collapse

Alicia Pet Care Center
Jun 21, 20222 min read


Pet Insurance: The Ultimate Guide
When it comes to Pet insurance, there are many things to consider - wellness, accidental, reimbursement based or pay up front. Learn more.

Alicia Pet Care Center
Jun 30, 20218 min read


Dental Cleanings: What to Expect
Like humans, your pets are susceptible to oral disease, plaque and tartar build up, and loose teeth. It is quite common, and pets don't...

Alicia Pet Care Center
Feb 1, 20213 min read


Sugar Free Might Make Your Dog…Sugar Free?
Xylitol is a common sugar substitute found in chewing gums, sugar free products, peanut butters, toothpastes and must be kept away from pets
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Feb 1, 20202 min read


Once a Year Dental Discounts at Alicia Pet Care Center
Once a year at alicia pet care center in honor of dental health month, we offer discounts on dental work.

Tim Wheaton
Jan 17, 20202 min read


Best of Orange County 2019: Best Pet Clinic/Veterinary Hospital
Betty Petersen gives attention to Lily as she recovers from surgery during Ford Petersen Spay Day at Alicia Pet Care Center. Alicia Pet...

Tim Wheaton
Sep 20, 20192 min read


Spaying & Neutering Your Pet, Part 2
Part 2 of our podcast episode discussing spaying and neutering your pets.

Tim Wheaton
Jan 8, 201922 min read


Rocky, who chewed off his own leg to escape, is on the road to recovery
OC Register reports on the inspirational german shepherd Rocky who chewed off his leg to escape and was treated at Alicia Pet Care Center

Alicia Pet Care Center
Nov 16, 20141 min read
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