Rosedale Veterinary Hospital Inc

05/13/2026

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05/13/2026

There is a scam going around FB targeting Vet Hospital supposedly selling t-shirts etc. We do not sell T-Shirts etc and are not contracted or affiliated with any of these people. PLEASE, DO NOT ORDER FROM THESE SCAM ARTISTS

04/07/2026

We will be closed starting Wednesday April 8th and reopen on Monday April 13th. If you have a medical emergency during that time, please call the Animal Emergency and Urgent Care at 661-322-6019

01/20/2026

ROMEO IS DEAD.

This is not something I thought I would be writting for a very long time yet. Yesterday, Dr Sheahan was out feeding the horses. She went into the shop and when she came back out she found Romeo dead laying by the door. There was absolutely nothing we could do. Watching the playback on our security camera, you can see him standing there when all of a sudden he stumbles backwards and falls over very obviously dead. To say that we were shocked is an understatement. This is the rescue dog I had driven out to Alabama to get less than a year ago after he had been returned 5 times. Romeo, Jenny and I became fast friends and we had a very tight bond. I loved that dog and this has absolutely broken my heart. We were two days away from spending more time up at the ranch and to have this happen just as his "good" life was set to get even better, it was snatched away at the last possible moment. Jenny is despontant. These are some of the last images of Romeo. Saturday, which was Dr Sheahan's B'Day, we spent at the ranch and the dogs had an awesome time running everywhere. Little did I know it was to be our last full day together before tragedy would strike.

We believe he died of Endocardial Fibroelastosis, a rare genetic condition in Great Danes. He was between 2 to 3 years old which is about right. We have sent out his heart to the pathologist to get a confirmation of the diagnosis.

I just feel absolutely crushed at the unfairness of it all. I had promised Jenny and Romeo they were the lucky ones who had scored to living at the ranch which is over 240 acres. Alas it will not be true for Romeo. However, he will be first to be buried there. This one will take a long time for me to get over as Romeo and I had developed such a tight bond with each other.

Goodbye my friend until we meet again,

09/13/2025

So my wife and I were testing a potential adoption of a Great Dane. After a week we thought he got on well with our other dogs, horses, etc. Today, without warning, he attacked one of our miniature horses. It took seven hours to clean and repair all the bite wounds. And now we are looking at weeks of recovery and care.

Fortunately the owner was willing to take the dog back, otherwise we would have had no choice but to euthanize him. We couldn't risk rehoming him.

This is the first time in over 30 years of owning Great Danes we have ever had this happen. I'm hoping it's another 30 before we have to deal with this again.

09/11/2025

Dr Sheahan DOES NOT recommend or condone the feeding of any raw diets for pet.

Darwin's Natural Pet Products actually REFUSED to recall raw food contaminated with E Coli and Salmonella despite being urged by the FDA to do so.

Pet food dangers: How contaminated raw diets and kibble threaten human health
By Jonan Pilet on September 8, 2025
When a young girl developed a severe case of hemolytic uremic syndrome this past year, health officials traced the E. coli O157:H7 infection back to her family’s raw pet food. The case underscores that contaminated pet food isn’t just dangerous for animals, it can also put people at risk.

The incident involved Darwin’s Natural Pet Products, made by Arrow Reliance Inc., which tested positive for E. coli and Salmonella in July 2025. The Food and Drug Administration urged a recall, but the company refused, prompting a safety alert to pet owners. This case highlights how easily pathogens in pet food can spread — from handling raw meats or kibble to pets licking faces or contaminating shared spaces.

Raw pet diets, popular for their perceived “natural” benefits, are particularly prone to bacterial contamination. FDA research has found they are far more likely to harbor pathogens like Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes than processed diets. However, dry kibble is not immune either, as microbes can survive in factories or contaminated ingredients.

Cross-contamination is common. Pet owners may handle food bowls, then prepare human meals without washing their hands. Dogs and cats can become asymptomatic carriers, shedding bacteria in saliva or f***s that end up on floors, furniture or children’s toys. “Pet food has been identified as a source of pathogenic bacteria, including Salmonella and E. coli,” noted a Purdue University study, which found many owners unaware of the risks.

When a young girl developed a severe case of hemolytic uremic syndrome this past year, health officials traced the E. coli O157:H7 infection back to her

09/11/2025

Tums are not an effective treatment for dogs that have eaten grapes or raisins, contrary to some social media posts, because they can mask symptoms while kidney damage still continues.

Tartaric acid in grapes, raisins and tamarind is toxic to dogs, and less so to cats and ferrets because they cannot efficiently excrete it, potentially leading to renal failure. Tamarind, cream of tartar and certain candies also contain tartaric acid – and just a small amount can cause illness or even death. Dogs lack the organic acid transporters needed to excrete tartaric acid efficiently and may build up in the kidneys and ultimately create renal failure.

And because the % of tartaric acid can vary widely in grapes and raisins, it is difficult to predict the level of toxicity your pet may receive.

If you suspect your pet has eaten grapes or raisins you should contact us immediately or contact the emergency vet of your choice. The longer you wait to treat, potentially more damage can be done to the kidneys.

07/29/2025

And in other-um-important news....the TSA has put out an important PSA for those people flying------"stop hiding animals in weird places on your body and then trying to sneak them through airport security.”

07/29/2025

So here is a piece of trivia for you. The boy who played Charlie in W***y Wonka and the Chocolate Factory left acting to become a Veterinarian.

W***y Wonka's Peter Ostrum chose life as a small-town veterinarian over Hollywood fame after his iconic role as Charlie Bucket

07/20/2025

Hoping to be back to work the week after next. Thank you to everyone who sent cards, texts and emails. I was overwhelmed with your kindness.

I had honestly thought that I was having intercostal nerve pain because I have had back issues and was going in for R.F. Ablation of my lumber spine. But the pain was putting me to my knees and I was occasionally vomiting from the pain. My wife THE DOCTOR!!!!!! kept telling me it was my heart and I was stubborn and insisted it was my back (in my defense the symptoms for a heart attack and intercostal nerve pain are very similar and I had no pain radiating into my jaw or down my arm----plus I tried to hide the pain from her so she wouldn't worry). Finally after 2 weeks I could no longer stand the pain and we went to the ER.

It was there when we discovered I had had a heart attack. In less than 36 hours I had open heart double bypass surgery. Dr Purewal (an amazing man) was my surgeon. I was surprised he did the surgery on July 4th and even rescheduled someone else's surgery because of his concern. After surgery it seemed like he came by 4 to 6 times a day to check on me. All the nurses at Adventist Health downtown were absolutely amazing (bar the one who was removed from my care within an hour but we won't talk about her). They were some of the kindest, most understanding people I have met in a long time.

One of the things that amazed me was Adventist allowed Jenny to come see me preop. She spent time with me in the bed and it was so calming to spend time with my rescue dog who was now returning the favor. I could literally feel calmness and my blood pressure drop as I petted her.

The love my wife has for me was again shown in her daily visits, her help with questioning everything about the care I was receiving (she stopped one nurse who was about to inject meds into the wrong port). We had to close the practice for a short time and we appreciate everyone for understanding.

The only thing I really hated was the fact they shaved almost the entire front of my body. However, the fact that I am here to state that, way outweighs that discomfort.

A huge thank you goes out to Summer for working extra hours and making changes to her schedule. Also Sue and Kristy (past employees), thank you for all your extra help, we could not have continued providing care to our patients without your help.

Again, thank you for your kindness and your understanding. I truly believe, as always, we have the absolute best, most caring clients of all the Vet Hospitals in Bakersfield. You truly are a one of a kind :)

Jack