Ambassador Long Beach Veterinary Hospital

Tomorrow is National Golden Retriever Day! Do you have a furry friend Golden Retriever? Share with us some pictures!

Tomorrow is Groundhog Day! The groundhog wakes up from hibernation on February 2. If the groundhog sees its shadow when it emerges from its burrow, there will be six more weeks of winter. If it does not see its shadow, spring will arrive soon!

Dogs rely a lot on their sense of smell to find food, potential dangers, and friends, so needless to say they sniff a lot. Their noses are designed so smells can stay in their nose while air can move in and out of their lungs at the same time, which means they can breathe freely and still work out what that smell is!

While many owners don't do it, regular tooth brushing is recommended for dogs to prevent periodontal disease. Boost your dog's oral care routine with a dental treat! Wondering what would be best for your dog? Call us so that we can help!

As we near the end of 2020, we thank you for all of your support this year and can't wait to see what the new year has in store!

Vaccines have protected millions of animals from illness and death caused by infectious diseases! It's extremely important to ensure that your pet is up to date on their vaccines to ensure that they are as healthy as they can be!

Let your pup play at a local dog park! Not only is it an excellent source of dog-to-dog social interaction, but dog-to-people interaction as well. As an added bonus, your pup will leave having had plenty of physical and mental exercise, which may lessen destructive behaviors and bad house habits. And, they'll be ready to greet new friends in the future.

The top 4 essential things to ensure that you provide your pet with are: a good diet, fresh water, clean bedding, and exercise.

Happy Holidays! Warmest thoughts and best wishes to you and your loved ones!

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure! Vaccinations, heartworm prevention and routine deworming are important components of wellness care.

The area of cells in the brain that detect different smells is around 40 times larger in dogs than humans. This means that your dog can pick up on way more smells than we ever could. This is why dogs are often used to sniff out people, drugs and even money!

Life-long veterinary care is important to having a healthy pet and a healthy family! Keep up with your pet's vaccines, deworming, and flea and tick control.

We will ALWAYS care for your fur babies as if they were our very own! Their comfort is our #1 goal!

Regular checkups are imperative to your pet's health! It's important to schedule regular checkups so that we can ensure that your pet is healthy and can live happily!

Truly the best BEST Friend there ever was!

Keeping your pet at a healthy weight is extremely important for the health of their overall body. If your pet is overweight and you feel lost- contact us! We're here to help!

We recommend regular wellness exams for the same reason your physician and dentist recommend them if you can detect a problem in its early stages, it's more likely to be treated and resolved with less expense, less difficulty and better success!

We hope that you had a great Thanksgiving! What was your favorite dish?

We hope that everyone has the best day!

They will always have our love like no other!

Our favorite form of snuggles!

Have a great day today!

Many common toys for dogs have some not so safe materials! Contact us for what you should give your dogs to play with!

Older cats tend to defecate and urinate in other places, different from the litter box. This behavior may point to a medical condition such as lower urinary tract infection.

Dogs love the beach, but playing games of fetch, chasing waves, and swimming can all lead to a thirsty dog who consumes salt water. In most cases, a few mouthfuls of salt water may only cause diarrhea. Consuming large amounts of salt water, however, can be fatal.

Senior cats, especially neutered felines are prone to obesity. Neutering alone does not cause obesity but is a contributor factor. Older cats and neutered cats eat more and are less active and this results in weight gain.

Choosing the right brush can help in your grooming process, especially if your dog sheds frequently. Contact us to learn what we recommend!

Don't forget to hug your pet today! Pets can never get too much love!

Arthritis is more frequent in elderly cats, and is the inflammation of joints. The cat will be in a lot of pain, will have difficulty jumping and even walking due to stiff joints. The cat may also present irritability and even aggressiveness.

Heartworm is a potentially deadly parasite that is transmitted only by mosquitos, which pick up larval heartworms, called microfilaria, circulating in the bloodstream of infected animals. This is why it's important to bring your dog in for tests!

Playing with your dog regularily is extremely important in keeping your dog healthy and happy!