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Pet Care & Hospital News

The veterinary team at Shane Veterinary Medical Center shares hospital news and helpful tips and advice to help you keep your pets healthy and happy.

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Thank You for Voting Us 'Best of the Westside' for the 12th Time!

Shane Veterinary Medical Center has been named The Argonaut's Best Veterinary Practice in the 'Best of the Westside' awards for the 12th year.

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Benefits of Cold Laser Therapy for Dogs

Cold laser therapy is a non-invasive way to treat your pet's pain and wounds. In this post, our Marina del Rey vets share some valuable information about cold laser therapy for dogs, and how this special veterinary treatment can help them heal.

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Interested in Joining Our Team? Meet Us In-Person

Shane Veterinary Medical Center will be hosting an in-person meet and greet for anyone interested in joining our veterinary team!

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Laser Therapy for Incision Healing

Laser therapy has shown great promise in veterinary medicine by reducing pain, speeding up tissue repair, promoting wound healing, and improving nerve function and vascular activity. Today, our Marina del Rey vets discuss laser therapy for pets.

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) in Cats

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) can affect your cat’s digestion, appetite, and quality of life. It can also be challenging to diagnose. Today our Marina del Rey vets explain more about IBD in cats, including symptoms, causes, and treatments.

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How to Treat Osteoarthritis in Dogs with Cold Laser Therapy

Osteoarthritis is a progressive, degenerative condition in dogs that can make just moving around difficult and painful for them. Today, our Marina del Rey vets offer some information on osteoarthritis in dogs, and how you can help ease their pain by scheduling laser therapy.

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Lick Granuloma in Dogs: Effective Cold Laser Therapy Treatment

You may have noticed your dog continuously licking the same spot constantly, normally on their front leg. This can be the sign of a lick granuloma and this behavior needs to be addressed immediately. Our Marina del Rey vets discuss lick granuloma in dogs, the causes, and treatments.

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About Tick-Borne Diseases in Dogs: Symptoms & Treatments

Ticks are some of the most annoying arachnids and can cause serious problems for you and your pet. Symptoms of these conditions can be painful and even life-threatening for your pup. In today's blog, our vets explain some of the most common tick-borne illnesses in dogs, and the symptoms to watch for.

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Rabies in Dogs: Signs & Symptoms

We all know that it's bad if your dog catches rabies, but why? What is it? What are the symptoms of rabies? Can this disease be treated? Here, our Marina del Rey veterinarians discuss the signs and symptoms of rabies in dogs, and how you can prevent your canine companion from contracting this serious illness.

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Ear Mites in Cats: Causes, Treatment & Prevention

Ear mites are a very common external parasite in cats, and are highly contagious among animals. Fortunately, they are relatively easy to treat. Here, our Marina del Rey vets explain the symptoms, treatments and causes of ear mites in cats.

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New Patients Welcome

Shane Veterinary Medical Center is accepting new patients! Our experienced vets are passionate about the health of Marina del Rey companion animals. Get in touch today to book your pet's first appointment.

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