May 2011
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Hospital Open Memorial Day, Monday May 30 We will be open all day, during our normal hours: 8 am to 6 pm Welcome Erwing, Stephen and Melissa Advantage II and Advantix II Interesting External Links: It is always a good idea to familiarize yourself with public services for your pet. We have already featured Los Angeles Animal Services and its resources at www.laanimalservices.com. You may be familiar with National Animal Poison Control at http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/poison-control. But did you know the Los Angeles County Public Health Department has a veterinary division? They publish regular updates on local disease outbreaks and other helpful pet care information geared to Los Angeles County. Check it out: https://admin.publichealth.lacounty.gov/vet/index.htm Did You Know Thank-You for Our New Referrals What’s New In Our Web Site Libraries Go to Hospital Home Page The “What’s New” Archives

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WHAT’S NEW IN OUR WEB SITE LIBRARIES (since last month)

SHAR PEI RECURRENT FEVER SYNDROME
Every Shar pei owner should be aware of Fever Syndrome. Not only does this condition lead to unpleasant and potentially
life-threatening fever episodes but it is associated with a malignant protein deposition in the kidneys called "amyloidosis." Every Shar pei should be regularly screened for urinary protein loss because of this condition whether fevers have occurred or not. Read this article in The Pet Web Library to learn more about this serious Shar pei-related condition..