Category Archives: 411 With Dr. Anderson

Pet Dental Care

Pet Dental Care
Your pet’s dental health is extremely important! Veterinary dental care is about more than just preventing “doggy breath” – regular dental care can help prevent serious diseases and infections. Routine dental cleanings are a vital part of your pet’s preventive health care plan.
Why Dental Care Is Important
Plaque and tartar build-up on your pet’s [...]

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Celebrating our AAHA Referral Accreditation!

We are an AAHA Accredited Referral Hospital
Our hospital has achieved referral accreditation from the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA).  “We are proud to have met the highest quality of care standards in veterinary medicine.”
Dr. Kevin J. Anderson DVM, MPH,DACVPM Owner/Medical Director
Dr. Kevin Anderson DVM, MPH, DACVPM, and his stellar staff recognize how important your pets are to [...]

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Dog Influenza

Otay Pet Vets knows that the only thing worse than having the flu is our dogs being sick and not being able to tell us.  We are happy to announce we now have available the Canine influenza vaccine! If you have ever had the flu, you know how bad you can feel.  And it is [...]

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Emergency Poisoning

If your pet has been exposed or ingested a hazardous chemical, you must act quickly! Some of the symptoms of poisoning might be:

unexplained vomiting
difficulty breathing
unusual drooling
burns around or in the mouth
unusual behavior
convulsions or unconsciousness

Remember it is a race against the clock and the overall goal is to STOP the poisoning from being absorbed into your [...]

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FAVN

Dr. Anderson is very familiar with the government and International requirements of importing and exporting your pets, especially if you are traveling to Japan.   He has had 20 years of military experience and recommends starting your FAVN  process at least 9 months before scheduled departure. The first step is to call and set-up a [...]

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Top 10 Client Questions Answered

1. When do I need to vaccinate my puppy or kitten; and what vaccines do you recommend?
When you have a new puppy or kitten, I understand your confusion about your new pet’s needs including vaccinations.  Here is a chart of vaccinations that I commonly recommend to our clients:
Puppy Protocol
DA2PP+C (a 5-way vaccine for distemper, adenovirus, parvo, parainfluenza and [...]

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