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Ensuring a lean body throughout growth and into adulthood is crucial for preventing numerous long-term illnesses. While growth abnormalities and injuries are unpredictable, slow growth, proper nutrition, optimal body condition, and regular exercise significantly enhance the chances of preventing or postponing illnesses. Your veterinarian will collaborate with you to develop the optimal plan for your pet's health.
Once rough tartar builds up on tooth surfaces and reaches the gum line, it signals the need for a professional oral assessment. Tartar below the gum line is the primary cause of significant periodontal disease in pets.
By managing appropriately and detecting issues early, your pets can enjoy a normal, happy life. It's important to adjust their activity and play to suit their evolving bodies. Your veterinarian can offer precise guidance on these adjustments.
Vaccines have proven highly effective in safeguarding most pets from diseases. Your veterinarian will recommend the vaccines best suited to your pet, taking into account their individual risks and lifestyle. Local factors may influence the prevalence of certain infections.
Nutrition plays a vital role in every pet's overall health. Providing a complete and balanced diet ensures pets receive essential nutrients essential for their well-being. Maintaining a healthy weight can enhance pets' quality of life and extend their lifespan. Additionally, proper nutrition can aid in managing various health conditions such as chronic kidney disease, gastrointestinal issues, pancreatitis, and urinary disease.
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Dr. Purificacion was born the Philippines, where her dream of becoming a veterinarian was kindled by raising a Shih Tzu and Lhasa Apso duo at home. Her love for animals led her to completion of her veterinary medicine degree at the De La Salle Araneta University Philippines, and clinical clerkship at the Louisiana State University.
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Dr. Ertola grew up in San Francisco, where she spent her childhood engaging in activities centered around animals. She volunteered to help socialize shelter cats, worked at a summer camp with the SCPA Hearing Dogs program, and took horseback riding lessons with her cowboy grandpa. Now residing in Bonita with her husband (whom she met at UC San Diego), her two young daughters, and their tri-pawed fur baby Lab mix, Riley, Dr. Ertola cherishes her role as a veterinarian.
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