Foreign Object Ingestion in Pets: When “I’m Missing a Sock” Becomes an Emergency One minute your dog is happily trotting around the living room, the next you notice a missing sock, chewed-up kid’s toy, or your lunch bag gone from the counter. For cats, it may be a ribbon, hair tie, or tinsel from your [...]

Grass Awns in Pets: The Hidden Outdoor Hazard You Shouldn’t Ignore Southern California is perfect for outdoor adventures with your pets: hikes through the foothills, romps in the backyard, and neighborhood walks under sunny skies. But along with the beauty of tall grass and wildflowers comes a hidden danger: grass awns, also called foxtails. These [...]

Few things worry pet parents more than watching their dog or cat struggle in the litter box or squat repeatedly without relief. While some urinary problems may be caused by infections that respond well to treatment, others, such as blockages, can be fatal within hours. At Emergency Pet Hospital of Glendora, we often remind families [...]