Two SFVS staff members—Danielle O’Brien, DVM, and Antonia Gale, RVT—were in the Dec. 20 edition of the San Francisco Chronicle. The two answered a reader’s question about dental abscesses, emphasizing the need to “take care of this situation as soon as possible, before things get even more complicated (and costly).”
What is a dental abscess? A [...]
Archive for December, 2008
SFVS News: Danielle O’Brien, DVM, and Antonia Gale, RVT, in SF Chronicle
Posted in Dentistry, SFVS News, tagged Dentistry, SFVS News on December 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
SFVS News: December Employee of the Month
Posted in Doctors & Staff, SFVS News, tagged Doctors & Staff, SFVS News on December 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Eric Friese is SFVS’s December Employee of the Month. Congratulations, Eric! Below is a little Q+A:
1. What’s your role at SFVS?
I assist Dr. Jamie Anderson and try to provide the best service to SFVS clients.
2. How long have you been working at SFVS?
Surprisingly, only 8 months.
3. What’s the toughest part of your job? the most [...]
SFVS News: Dr. Carlo Vitale Featured in Latest Issue of Fetch the Paper
Posted in Dermatology & Allergy, SFVS News, tagged dermatology, SFVS News on December 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
An article by SFVS dermatologist Carlo Vitale, DVM, was recently featured in Fetch the Paper. The article, titled “Itching and Scratching? Your Dog’s Skin Allergies Explained,” discusses common skin issues found in (on?) our furry friends, as well as some of the more frequently used treatment options.
Download the PDF of the article: “Itching and Scratching? [...]
SFVS News: SFVS Oncology Services Featured in Potrero View
Posted in Oncology, SFVS News, tagged Oncology, SFVS News on December 2, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
SFVS’s expanded oncology services (including the addition of a veterinary CT scanner) are featured in the December issue of The Potrero View. A quick preview:
The incidence of cancer in pets is becoming more common. Just as in human medicine, preventive care, diagnostic technology and medical treatment have led to longer life spans for cats and [...]
Happy Healthy Cat Campaign Launched
Posted in Cats, Headlines, tagged Cats, Headlines on December 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The Morris Animal Foundation (MAF) recently launched its “Happy Healthy Cat Campaign”—to “help eliminate suffering and premature death in cats.” MAF says that “despite the cat’s status as America’s No. 1 pet — there are more than 82 million in U.S. homes — cats receive less veterinary care and research than dogs, and too few [...]
