Dog owners from older generations know the fear that accompanies a hip dysplasia diagnosis and the questions that commonly loom. Is my dog doomed to a life of pain and disability? Will I have to put my dog down? Thankfully, veterinary medicine advancements allow for successful treatment in most dogs born with this relatively common [...]
Parasites are unavoidable—at some point, unfortunately, your dog will likely face parasitic skin or intestinal infections. Giardia is the most common intestinal parasite and affects from 8% to 45% of dogs in a given area or population. Infected dogs don’t always get sick, but can still spread the disease to others. The Oliver Animal Hospital [...]
Hepatic lipidosis (i.e., fatty liver syndrome) is one of the most common liver diseases that affects cats. This condition causes feline liver dysfunction, preventing this vital organ from carrying out its essential jobs. Help your cat avoid this illness by reading our Oliver Animal Hospital team’s answers to your frequently asked questions (FAQs) about hepatic [...]
