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  • Mar 14 2020

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    Safety Update on COVID-19

    As our community continues to work together to limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus, we’d like to take a moment to provide you with an update on the precautions…

  • Jul 18 2019

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    Our recommendation regarding grain free diets

    Following the latest update from the FDA regarding their investigation, linked here, we have some concerns about the possibility that all grain free diets may be playing a role in…

  • Jul 05 2019

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    Heartworm Disease – Why Testing and Prevention are Important

    Heartworm disease is transmitted to our dogs through the bite of an infected mosquito. Heartworm is no longer considered a regional problem. It has been found in all 50 states,…

  • Jul 05 2019

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    Canine Influenza Update June 2019

    June 21, 2019: We have just learned that there has been another outbreak of Canine Influenza Virus (CIV) here in the Bay Area.  Oakland Animal Services has 2 dogs confirmed…

  • May 31 2018

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    San Francisco Veterinarians since 1948

    WELCOME to Balboa Pet Hospital! If you’re a new client, or an existing client, we’re super excited to introduce ourselves to you. We have been a part of the Outer…

  • May 31 2018

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    Board Certified Surgeon available at Balboa Pet Hospital

    Dr. Sean Wells, D.V.M., ACVS, Board Certified Diplomate Surgeon is available for specialty surgeries here at Balboa Pet Hospital. This allows your pet’s primary care veterinarian to remain an integral part…

  • May 31 2018

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    Shop our online pharmacy & store on Cyber Monday or any day!

    Check out our online pharmacy and store! You get what your pets need, when they need it. Authentic Products, Great Convenience, Competitive Prices and Reliable Delivery. There are hundreds of…

  • May 31 2018

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    Rabid Bat in Richmond District

    Did you hear?  A Rabid Bat was found in San Francisco, not too far from our hospital.  A recent post on Supervisor Mar’s facebook page forgot to mention some important…

  • May 31 2018

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    Acupuncture and Exotic Animal Care at Balboa Pet Hospital

    Many of you have already met Dr. Starfinder Stanley.  He has been a regularly scheduled consulting veterinarian at Balboa Pet Hospital since 2008.  He practices what is known as “Integrative Medicine,” which combines…

  • May 31 2018

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    Manners Matter: Positive Dog Park Experience in SF

    A Positive SF Dog Park Experience Here at Balboa Pet Hospital, we see MANY injuries that result from inappropriate behavior by dogs or their owners (or both) at San Francisco…