As you prepare for a day of fun and fireworks, it's important to think about how your pets are feeling. To humans, the noises, lights, and excitement are part of celebrating our nation. To our pets, it's scary booming, buzzing, and lights that can cause some pets to...

April 9-15 is National Dog Bite Prevention Week. The team at Oakland Animal Hospital wants to help you keep your pet calm when they're in our office or at home. It's also good for you to know what to watch out for when your dog starts to get tense in a scary...

At the Oakland Animal Hospital, the human-animal bond is a top priority. We carefully select our staff based on their training, people and animal skills. Our team is made up of people who love their pets, just like you. By carefully selecting our staff, we can ensure...

The team at Oakland Animal Hospital in Oakland, NJ wants to help you keep your pet safe. Heartworm is a scary disease but easy to prevent if you get your pet on a strong preventative plan. Next time you're in our office, be sure to talk to our staff about getting your...

The staff of Oakland Animal Hospital is deeply committed to improving the well-being of not just their clients, but to the lives of the animals within the community. That commitment is demonstrated by our support for local shelters, our Food for Fido Program and our...

Oakland Animal Hospital prides itself on providing the best preventative care for your pet - and that includes fleas and ticks. This time of year, it's even more important to be proactive instead of reactive. April showers bring… ticks? While that may not be how the...

Keeping your pet safe at home is a full-time job, and we're here to help. Poison Prevention Week is March 19 – 25, and if you own a pet, you’ll want to know about these items you probably have sitting around your home that could prove to be fatal for your pet. Have a...

Most cats surrendered to shelters every year are done so because of perceived behavior problems—primarily house soiling. And, most of the cats surrendered will be euthanized. It doesn’t have to be this way. Cats never eliminate outside their litter boxes out of spite....

Leash training a puppy is much harder than most people think. Many of us have done it: brought a new puppy home, put on the collar and leash, and attempted to go for a walk, only to end up carrying said puppy back home because he can’t figure out that they're supposed...

Oakland Animal Hospital offers the highest quality of veterinary care for our pets. Spring is in the air, and, as winter fades, you should keep in mind some potential pet health hazards that come along with the warmer temperatures. Keep bugs away. Is your pet on a...