Pet of the Week: Ruby

Meet Ruby, our Pismo Beach Veterinary Clinic Pet of the Week!

Ruby is a sweet, brave, only 5 pound chihuahua that presented to us in early March. Ruby had somehow gotten her little leg tied up in a blanket string. The string had completely wrapped around the leg, strangulating it, and cut off blood circulation to her foot. This resulted in such damage to the foot that it was completely paralyzed and we could not save it. Ruby needed her leg amputated to remove the pain and infection that the wound was causing.

Fortunately for Ruby, she was up and running around on her 3 legs the day after surgery like nothing ever happened! Although her tiny size makes recovery and mobility much easier, the reality is that most dogs will get along quite well on only 3 legs.

The wounded leg prior to surgery

Close up of the amputated leg.

Check up one week after surgery

Ask the Vet: Vaccinations

Dr. Joel Conn’s segment, Ask The Vet, aired last Monday at 6:30am KCOY CBS 12.  Dr. Conn talked about vaccinations in pets: benefits, risks, and other concerns that every pet owner should be aware of.

Victoria is going to UC Davis!

Congratulations to our very own technician, Victoria, on being accepted to the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine!  This is a huge achievement and we are thrilled for her.  Though we’ll be sorry to see her go, we wish her the best of luck on her path to becoming a veterinarian!

To read Victoria’s bio, click here.

Pet of the Week: The Newest PBVC Family Member….

Drs. Joel and Sarah (well, mostly Sarah) are pregnant!  We’re excited to announce the pending arrival of a baby boy in sometime in August.

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Pet of the Week: Sara Lee

Meet Sara Lee, our Pismo Beach Veterinary Clinic Pet of the Week!

Sara made pet of the week because at 20 1/2 years of age, she is one of our oldest patients and still going strong!

Sara was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism in 2009 and inflammatory bowel disease shortly thereafter. Despite her ailments which have been managed medically, her family (which includes a 16 year old, Cocker Spaniel sister!) feels she still lives a content cat life.

Sarah Lee is a poster child for preventative medicine, as her parents are diligent with regular checkups and annual blood screening.  As a result, Sarah Lee’s ailments have been caught early and treated quickly and effectively.  Cats are often the neglected members of the household because there is a misconception that they can “take care of themselves.”  This diligent attention to Sarah Lee’s health on the part of her human parents is a huge part of her continued excellent health and a great example to cat owners everywhere!

Sara Lee posing for the camera

PBVC Remodel Continues…

After a several week delay while we decided on floors, we have finally opened our first new exam room and public restroom remodel!  We should have our 2nd, 3rd, and 4th rooms open within 2 months! Let us know what you think.

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Pismo Beach Vet is on the Radio!

Pismo Beach Vet is hitting the airwaves with a new spot on K-Jug!  We also recently began sponsoring the Wood’s Humane Society “Pet of the Week.”  Let us know what you think – click below to listen:

Pismo Beach Vet K-Jug Radio Spot

Pismo Beach Vet Sponsors Woods “Pet of the Week”