by Oakland Animal Hospital | Jun 1, 2022 | Oakland Animal Hospital
How to Safely Handle Ticks When Hiking with Your Pet Nothing sends the creepy-crawlies up your spine more than spotting a tick prowling across your pet’s skin. When taking advantage of the beautiful summer weather to go hiking with your pet, help them stay safe from...
by Oakland Animal Hospital | May 12, 2022 | Oakland Animal Hospital
Cancer in Pets: What You Need to Know Despite incredible advancements in veterinary medicine, veterinary professionals are seeing more cancer in pets than ever before, which might be due in part to our furry companions’ longer lives. Overall, the American Veterinary...
by Oakland Animal Hospital | May 3, 2022 | Oakland Animal Hospital
April Showers Bring… Spring Skin Allergies in Pets As spring brings warmer weather and new growth, it also brings something more threatening—pollen. This yellow substance triggers irritating allergies in people and pets alike and can cause a wide variety of signs in...
by Oakland Animal Hospital | Apr 11, 2022 | Oakland Animal Hospital
Hairball Prevention for Your Cat Did you know that hairballs have their own day? You probably don’t need a specific day to bring your cat’s hairballs to your notice, but April 29 is National Hairball Awareness Day. Let’s look at why hairballs...
by Oakland Animal Hospital | Apr 4, 2022 | Oakland Animal Hospital
3 Tips To Prevent Lyme Disease in Your Dog Deer, or, black-legged ticks are the species responsible for transmitting Lyme disease to dogs and people. No longer limited to the East Coast, Lyme disease is spreading across the country and can infect dogs in any...
by Oakland Animal Hospital | Mar 13, 2022 | Oakland Animal Hospital
Although we think every day should be puppy day, National Puppy Day falls on March 23 this year. If you’re planning on welcoming a new puppy home soon, these are some of the best ways to help them settle in. #1: Prepare for your new puppy’s arrival in advance...
