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• posted: Oct. 09, 2025

Traveling with your pet can be exciting, but it requires careful planning to ensure their safety and comfort. Clients of Bixby Animal Clinic in Long Beach, CA often ask for Read More

• posted: Sep. 30, 2025

Heartworm disease is a serious condition that affects dogs and cats, caused by parasites transmitted through mosquito bites. Once infected, the worms can grow and multiply in the heart and Read More

• posted: Sep. 29, 2025

Halloween is a fun tradition for families, but the constant doorbell ringing, noisy groups of children, and unfamiliar costumes can create high levels of stress for pets. Dogs and cats Read More

• posted: Sep. 29, 2025

Halloween can be a fun time for families, but it presents unique hazards for pets. Candy, decorations, and costumes can pose serious risks if pets are left unsupervised. At Bixby Read More

• posted: Sep. 29, 2025

Halloween is a festive time for people, but it can be stressful and hazardous for pets. Candy, decorations, and costumes can all pose risks that owners may not immediately recognize. Read More

• posted: Sep. 25, 2025

Maintaining your pet’s dental health is essential for his or her overall well-being. At Bixby Animal Clinic in Long Beach, CA, we understand that regular dental exams are just one Read More

• posted: Sep. 22, 2025

As a devoted owner, you want the best for your furry companions. At Bixby Animal Clinic in Long Beach, CA, we understand how easily dental care can be overlooked, yet Read More

• posted: Sep. 04, 2025

If your once-calm dog has started pacing at night or your cat suddenly hides when company visits, you might wonder if anxiety is just part of getting older. While changes Read More

• posted: Sep. 04, 2025

As pets enter their senior years, many of the changes happening inside their bodies aren’t immediately obvious. A dog may still wag happily at the door, or a cat may Read More

• posted: Sep. 01, 2025

As pets grow older, their energy levels may decline, but that doesn’t mean they should stop moving. In fact, gentle exercise and mental stimulation are essential parts of senior pet Read More

• posted: Sep. 01, 2025

As pets age, their needs change, sometimes in subtle ways, sometimes more dramatically. Just like people, senior pets are more prone to certain health conditions, including arthritis, diabetes, kidney disease, Read More

• posted: Sep. 01, 2025

Cats are masters at hiding discomfort. While they may seem perfectly healthy on the outside, internal parasites can quietly cause serious harm. At Bixby Animal Clinic in Long Beach, CA, Read More

• posted: Sep. 01, 2025

Heartworm disease is one of the most serious health threats to dogs and cats, yet many pet owners still believe it’s rare or only a seasonal issue. At Bixby Animal Read More

• posted: Sep. 01, 2025

Fleas are tiny, but they can cause big problems for your pet. In Long Beach, CA, warm weather makes flea season a year-round concern, and spotting the signs early is Read More

• posted: Jul. 29, 2025

When it comes to keeping pets healthy, some threats, like heartworm, work quietly behind the scenes. You might not spot a problem until it’s well underway, which is why understanding Read More

• posted: Jul. 29, 2025

When it comes to your pet’s health, a little peace of mind goes a long way. That’s exactly what a heartworm test offers. It is a chance to catch trouble Read More