If you are tired of wrestling with your dog when trying to trim his nails, bring him to South Bay Veterinary Hospital for grooming. Our Chula Vista veterinarian and dog groomer will make sure that your dog receives the care and treatment he deserves. Our veterinary clinic also offers grooming services for cats. Professional pet grooming is essential for your pet's overall well-being. If anything out of the ordinary is noticed, our veterinary staff is trained to handle it properly.

Pet Grooming Services

Our trained dog groomer is trained to handle even the most unruly of dogs and other pets during the grooming process. Professional grooming includes shampooing your pet's fur and brushing the fur to prevent matting and tangles. Your pet's nails will be clipped so that they do not scratch you and others or make walking difficult. Our groomers will also clean your pet's ears and express his anal glands to prevent infection or discomfort.

Benefits of Professional Grooming

A lot of dogs and cats dislike being washed or brushed. At our animal vet clinic, our groomers are trained to handle even the most unruly of pets. If necessary, our veterinarian is on hand to sedate your pet during the grooming process, so that our groomer can work effectively.

Grooming also prevents diseases or conditions from developing. If our groomer notices a rash, scratch or other mark on your pet's skin while washing or brushing him, our veterinary dermatologists can take a look at the area and prescribe a course of treatment. Our groomers will also spot ticks or fleas on your pet's skin and treat them.

Keeping your pet's hair brushed and clean prevents matting, especially in cats with long hair or in dog breeds such as golden retrievers. If the hair becomes matted, the pet's skin can become irritated.

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Your furry friends can suffer from skin problems just as much as people do. A number of things can cause skin problems in pets such as cats and dogs. Your pet could experience an allergic reaction to the shampoo you use on his fur. He could also be experiencing an infection such as ringworm. A visit to Chula Vista veterinarians can help diagnose and treat your pet's skin problems.

Types of Skin Problems

South Bay veterinary dermatologists can help pinpoint the cause of your pet's skin issues and come up with a treatment for it. If your dog itches and is constantly scratching,let us find the cause, we can test for mange, a skin condition caused by small mites. Itching can also be caused by allergic dermatitis   a reaction to shampoo or the food your dog eats. Some pets even experience seasonal allergies that cause a reaction on the skin.

Other common skin problems our veterinarian can help diagnose and treat include ringworm, which is caused by a fungus. Ringworm causes round patches of irritation to appear on your pet's skin. Your pet's skin problems can also be caused by stress. A pet who is stressed out or bored may scratch or lick the skin until it becomes red and irritated. Changes in the seasons or hormone levels can also lead to skin problems.

Veterinary Dermatologists Diagnose and Treat Skin Problems

If your pet is itching or has red spots, take her to our South Bay veterinarian for an examination. We can take samples of the skin and examine it closely, looking for mites. We can also perform a biopsy at our animal vet clinic to determine the cause of the problem and come up with an effective treatment. Depending on the cause of the problem, your pet may need antibiotics or antifungal medication. If mange is to blame, a special shampoo, along with medications and treatment can eliminate the mites. We'll help you choose products that won't cause allergic reactions.

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As a Chula Vista veterinarian, we care a lot about the health of pets. That is why we stress the importance of regular pet dental care. Unfortunately, many pet owners overlook examining and cleaning dog's teeth. In fact, it is estimated that the majority of pets over the age of three have some form of periodontal disease more than 80% of pets, to be more specific. This shocking statistic can easily lead to infections and other health problems for the animal later in life.

Pet dental care is a lot easier than most people realize. South Bay Veterinary Hospital routinely provides oral examinations and cleaning for Southern California pets. The procedure is safe and gentle. During the cleaning, a vet scrapes plaque and tartar off the teeth, similar to the process undergone in a human dental office. Animals are under mild anesthesia during the process for the comfort of the pet and the safety of our staff.

Common Pet Dental Ailments Seen at Our Vet Clinic

At South Bay Veterinary Hospital, there are several common pet dental ailments we see. Besides general oral care, chipped and broken teeth are quite common. This problem often leads to problems for the pet in eating, drinking, and defending itself. Thus, it is important for a veterinarian to monitor.

There is also an oral disease called Stomatitis that can be quite detrimental to pet health. This problem begins when a pet has an overabundance of tartar and plaque against the gums. The animal's immune system then becomes allergic to the plaque and begins to shed teeth in response. As this infection grows, it can cause major health problems and even eventually death for the animal.

Any notice of red gums, bleeding from the mouth, or obvious mouth pain should be reported immediately to our animal hospital.

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To schedule an appointment with South Bay Veterinary Hospital, give us a call at 619-422-6186.