If your dog is limping, you are understandably concerned, and may wonder whether you should schedule a veterinary appointment. Pain causes a dog’s limp or lameness, which is a natural reaction to shift weight from the painful area to prevent additional injury or trauma. Veterinarians categorize limping in two groups. Chronic limping lasts longer than [...]
If you’re bringing home a pet for the first time, or welcoming another member to your existing pet crew, your home may not be adequately prepared. Hazards abound inside your home, which you may not recognize until your pet finds them. The best way to ensure your new pet’s safety is by keeping them confined [...]
Chocolate is an indulgence for most people because, although delicious, this food has little nutritional value compared to other, healthier foods. Still, chocolate is revered the world over, present in most households, and often given as a gift. This easy accessibility, combined with a dog’s creative willingness to seek and consume tasty food, leads to [...]
Welcoming a new pet to your family is momentous, and you should thoroughly consider your lifestyle and do your research before making a decision. Depending on the pet you choose, your caregiving responsibilities may last for 20 years or longer, so think carefully about the type of pet who would best fit your current and [...]
Dental disease affects people as well as pets. In fact, nearly 70% of pets have some form of dental disease by age 3. While pets’ dental disease is common and can become severe, this condition is also almost completely preventable. Unfortunately, many pet owners neglect this essential health care component. Therefore, our Oliver Animal Hospital [...]
The thought of brushing your pet’s teeth likely elicits panic as you imagine the wrestling match that may ensue. These fears are common among pet owners, but despite your hesitation, your pet’s regular toothbrushing matters. You and your pet have similar dental care needs, but many well-meaning pet owners neglect to create a daily dental [...]
When you start sneezing and feeling congested, you know you have a cold coming on, so you hunker down with tissues and soup. When your cat sneezes, refuses to eat, and develops a fever, you likely wonder whether your feline friend has caught a cold. Read our Oliver Animal Hospital team’s guide to learn about [...]
We’re only a few weeks into the new year, so you still have time to grab hold of that renewed determination, and achieve goals that have been on your list for awhile. When focusing on improving your health, wellness, and happiness, consider these goals for your pet too. Make this year your pet’s healthiest year [...]
Dachshunds, Welsh corgis, and Basset hounds are definitely adorable, with their too-short legs in comparison with their body size and seemingly endless body length. However, these breeds’ elongated proportions increase their spinal issue risk. These breeds are especially predisposed to developing intervertebral disc disease ([IVDD] i.e., slipped disc), a common and painful condition that can [...]
You have wanted a puppy for as long as you can remember, waiting responsibly until you had the time, financial resources, and stable living situation to give them the perfect life. You have spent time reflecting on your lifestyle and researching breeds that would thrive within your parameters. You have chosen a reputable animal rescue [...]