by Oakland Animal Hospital | Mar 13, 2019 | Health
March is Poison Prevention Month! We know that you want to protect your pet from anything that could hurt them. With that in mind, here are a few common household items that could prove to be fatal for your pet:Over-the-Counter Drugs. Have a headache? Pop a Tylenol....
by Oakland Animal Hospital | Dec 20, 2018 | Health
It’s that time of year, and kids everywhere are completing their holiday wish lists, hoping Santa missed all those naughty moments and will deliver the latest technology or even puppy or kitten on Christmas morning. But, whether your little one was naughty or nice,...
by Oakland Animal Hospital | Dec 14, 2018 | Health
Gifts to purchase. Events to attend. Food to prepare. Visitors to welcome. Crowds. Noise. Financial worries… The holidays are a stressful time, but humans aren’t the only species who experience increased anxiety during the “most wonderful time of the year”—our pets...
by Oakland Animal Hospital | Nov 20, 2018 | Health
The holidays are approaching and many of us will be traveling. Some of us might be hopping on a plane to visit family and others will be hitting the road. If you are planning a long car ride this holiday season and plan to take your four-legged friend with you, keep...
by Oakland Animal Hospital | Nov 10, 2018 | Health
It is estimated that 1 in 300 adult dogs and 1 in 230 cats in the US have diabetes. Diabetes mellitus occurs when the body cannot use glucose—the main source of energy for the body’s cells—normally. Blood glucose levels are primarily controlled by insulin, which is a...
by Oakland Animal Hospital | Oct 20, 2018 | Health
Ever come home from work to find your favorite pair of shoes in pieces, your blinds ripped apart, or your door scratched to ruins? You aren’t alone. And, while this behavior could indicate that your dog needs to be properly trained, it could also mean they suffering...
