How to Brush Your Dog’s Teeth
Just like us, dogs need regular dental care. Our veterinarians recommend an annual professional cleaning, along with routine brushing at home, to help prevent more serious (and more expensive) dental […]
Happy Tails: Milo’s Lifesaving Surgery
When Milo arrived at the San Francisco SPCA Veterinary Hospital, the urgency of his case was immediate, and our veterinary team called a STAT. Milo was suffering from a urinary […]
Making a Difference: Care that Comes from the Heart
Q&A with Dr. Lindsay Wilson, a veterinarian at the San Francisco SPCA Veterinary Hospital How long have you worked at the SF SPCA? I joined in May 2024. Do you have any pets? I […]
Inside the SF SPCA Hospital’s Relationship-Centered Approach to Care
Over the course of her career, our CEO, Dr. Jennifer Scarlett, has seen veterinary medicine change lives in countless ways. One case from her early years at the San Francisco […]
Leptospirosis: How to Protect Your Pet
Leptospirosis, often called lepto, is a serious bacterial disease that can be life-threatening for dogs. It can also infect people, though transmission from dogs directly to their owners is rare. […]
Canine Parvovirus: What is Parvo?
Parvovirus—often called “parvo”—is one of the most serious infectious diseases our veterinary team sees in dogs and puppies. It spreads easily, progresses quickly, and can be deadly without treatment. The good […]
Poison Prevention for Dogs and Cats
Emergency help for suspected pet poisoning If you think your pet may have been exposed to a toxin, seek help immediately. Quick action can save a life. Save these numbers […]
Pet Dental Health
When pets have clean teeth and healthy oral hygiene, it’s not only good for them, it’s good for you! It’s a common misconception that dogs and cats have naturally unappealing […]