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Unfortunately, it’s looking like the answer is no. In an article in Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology published on line June 25th, 2012, researchers found elevated levels of allergenic proteins in so-called hypoallergenic dogs. “Hypoallergenic” dog breeds demand top-dollar by breeders. Commonly thought hypoallergenic breeds are: Labradoodle, Poodle, Spanish Waterdog, and Airedale terriers. In … Read moreCan a dog be hypoallergenic?

For all of you TV junkies, it’s now an established fact that dogs like TV too. But dogs don’t want to watch Snooki or the Situation, or the crazy antics of the Kardashian clan. Nope, they prefer TV that’s for the dogs. Yes, that’s right, there is now an internet based TV channel just for … Read moreA TV channel that’s for the dogs

At long last, our boarding facility will be open tomorrow. Ever since I announced our move to our current location, what would happen to our old hospital, the park, and boarding have been a concern for clients who have boarded their pets with us for many years. The great news is that after many hurdles, … Read moreBoarding is now open

Our website changes are almost done: 1) New information on our boarding facility-details tomorrow 2) Training information-puppy classes have started but it’s not too late 3) Dr Murphy’s biography is up 4) Updated services page 5) Pet memorial page is up and available with links to good resources if your pet passes away and you … Read moreWebsite update

While many of us think of plague as a history lesson from the middle ages, or the cute kids game of “ring around the rosy”, the plague is still with us. Last week the plague hospitalized a man who was trying to remove a dead rodent from his cat’s mouth and got bit (in hindsight, … Read morePlague case in Oregon

It’s been awhile since our last post. Things have really picked up. A few updates Our boarding facility is almost ready. Don’t forget our grand opening party will be at the newly designated OC Canine Fitness Park, located at our old hospital location 434 S Tustin St. We should have information on the boarding facility … Read moreCatching up

Last summer, I reported about an outbreak of typhus. There has now been a case of human illness (luckily he recovered) of typhus. Typhus is a bacterial disease spread by infected fleas. Currently, feral cats in Santa Ana are being trapped in order to assess if they are carrying heavy flea burdens and if those … Read moreTyphus is back

The following is a story about Cpl. Wiens, and his dog Sgt. Cooper. Cpl. Wiens was a dog handler and Sgt. Cooper, a military working dog. They both lost their lives in 2007 after an IAD detonated in 2007. Throughout our history, animals have helped our soldiers, and they have lived together, worked together, and … Read moreThank you to all of our fallen soliders, human, canine, and equine.