"Doctor...my dog's breath is terrible." "My cat's breath smells like rotten fish." Those are comments I hear almost every day here at Huntington Beach Pet Hospital. Many pet owners think bad breath is simply part of owning a dog or cat. The truth is, while your pet's breath probably isn't going to smell minty fresh, [...]

At Huntington Beach Pet Hospital, we provide comprehensive parasite prevention for dogs and cats in Huntington Beach, helping protect pets from fleas, ticks, heartworm disease, and intestinal parasites through safe flea, tick, and heartworm prevention. Parasites are common throughout Southern California and can cause significant health problems if left untreated. Our goal is to help [...]

If your dog is showing concerning or rapidly worsening symptoms, it’s important to know when to seek veterinary care. Some conditions require immediate attention, while others can be monitored briefly. At Huntington Beach Pet Hospital, we help pet owners determine when symptoms require urgent care, same-day evaluation, or referral to an emergency hospital. If your [...]

Dog ear infections are one of the most common reasons pets visit the veterinarian. If your dog is shaking their head, scratching their ears, or showing signs of discomfort, prompt treatment can provide fast relief and prevent more serious problems. Ear infections are especially common in areas like Huntington Beach, where allergies and environmental factors [...]

If your dog is shaking or trembling, it can be concerning—especially if it seems to come on suddenly. The good news is that not all shaking is serious. However, in some cases, it can be a sign of pain, illness, or a more urgent medical condition. At Huntington Beach Pet Hospital, we frequently evaluate dogs [...]

Occasional vomiting in dogs can happen, but repeated vomiting or additional symptoms may indicate a more serious condition that requires veterinary care. Vomiting (or dog throwing up) is one of the most common issues we evaluate at Huntington Beach Pet Hospital, and the cause can range from mild stomach upset to more serious medical conditions. [...]

If your cat has stopped eating, it should always be taken seriously. Loss of appetite in cats is one of the most common early signs of illness we evaluate at Huntington Beach Pet Hospital, and in many cases it is the first indication that something more serious is developing. If your cat is not eating [...]

If your dog is limping after resting, sleeping, or getting up from lying down, it may indicate joint pain, injury, or an underlying orthopedic condition. While mild stiffness can sometimes improve with movement, persistent or worsening limping should be evaluated by a veterinarian. At Huntington Beach Pet Hospital, we frequently evaluate dogs with limping that [...]

A Veterinarian’s Guide to Environmental Allergies, Itching, and the Best Treatment Options By Andrew Lewis, DVM – Huntington Beach Pet Hospital If your dog is constantly itching, scratching, licking, or chewing, you’re not alone. This is one of the most common reasons pet owners seek a veterinarian in Huntington Beach and throughout Orange County. At [...]