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Dr. Robert Santos, DVM
Dr. Robert Santos was born in Turlock and raised on a dairy farm.  His deep love of animals led him to Wheaton College for his undergraduate work and then on to Purdue's School of Veterinary Medicine (1991).  His lovely wife Kristen has received a doctorate in education.  They have two sons, Nickolaus and Teddy and a daughter Phoebe.  They all live on their thirty acre ranch called, Einstein Acres that is completely run on solar power.         
Since 1991 Dr. Santos has been a part-time instructor as MJC, teaching Animal Health and Animal Behavior.  His community activities include serving on the Turlock Historical Society (1993) and the Chatom School Board (1995).  He is the Past President of Turlock Downtown Association and was President for NSJVMA (Norther San Joaquin Veterinary Medical Association). 
He is now the Co-Chair for the Turlock Centennial Committee, and has recently been elected as part of the Turlock Irrigation District (TID) Board.  He also is involved in Carnegie Arts Foundation, Turlock Rotary Noon Club, Turlock Masonic Lodge III 395, and Turlock Exchange Club.  He created Vet Club for the local children with interests in animals and also does numerous speaking engagements throughout the year for clubs, 4-H groups, schools and various educational groups. 

Contact Information
Phone: 209-634-0023
Address: 901 E. Monte Vista Ave.
  Turlock, CA 95382
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Section: Veterinary Services - Small Animal
Q:  My 7-year-old dog scoots his butt on the ground to “clean his anal glands. Is that normal?
A: 

Yes. If you don’t clean them out for your dog, than he will do it himself.

Anal glands are tiny perfume (putrid) factories that lie in the 4 o’clock and 7 o’clock position around the rectum. This is why dogs smell each other’s butt.  Well, these glands can fill up every 6 weeks. Some dogs do not like their anal glands full and will express it themselves when need be.

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Section: Veterinary Services - Small Animal
Q:  Is there any arthritis medication I can give my dog?
A:  There are a myriad of anti-arthritis medications your pet can use. Picking the right one depends on your pet, your vet and your pocket-book. One of my favorites is a product called meloxicam. Its safe, it works and its reasonably priced.

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Section: Veterinary Services - Small Animal
Q:  Is it "OK" if my cat eats the dog's food?
A:  No. Cats have strict dietary requirements like taurine, arginine, vitamin A, arachodonic acid and niacin. Dog food does not have these supplements in them. If your cat does not eat their own special formulated food, than they can have a myriad of health problems.

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Section: Veterinary Services - Small Animal
Q:  How can I tell if my dog has fleas?
A:  Obviously if you see small looking hip-hopping insects on your pet, its probably a flea. They like to hang out on your pet’s belly and around the base of the tail area. Fleas also will leave behind very tiny pepper looking fecal material on your pet’s coat. So even if you do not see the fleas, you will probably notice the flea droppings.

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Section: Veterinary Services - Small Animal
Q:  Why does my cat keep getting ear infections?
A:  If you have treated your cat multiple times for an infection, either you are treating with the wrong stuff or your cat may have a polyp in its ear. Either way, if the infection/problem keeps coming back, take your cat in ASAP!

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