How To Remove A Tick From Your Pet
There are many types of ticks in New Jersey, and it's important to protect your pet. We develop programs for the specific needs of your pet and your particular environmental situation. We will review with you the best ways to control fleas and ticks in your house, in...
What To Do If You Feel A Lump On Your Pet
Find a lump or bump on your pet can be a scary thing for any pet owner - and we're here to reassure you that it's not always the worst case scenario that may cross your mind. We are prepared for anything! Our in-house laboratory facilities provide for serum chemistry,...
Questions About Brushing Your Pet’s Teeth?
As humans, we understand how important preventative dental care is. One way to help fend off dental disease in your pet (just like you do for yourself) is to brush your pet’s teeth on a regular basis. While there are a lot of tricks we can teach our pets, brushing...
11 Heartworm Facts
Heartworm disease is one of the most painful, deadly, and costly parasitic infections. Fortunately, it’s also one of the easiest to prevent. In honor of National Heartworm Awareness Month, here are some of the basic facts about heartworm disease: Mature heartworms...
How to Keep Your Pet at a Healthy Weight
While a “healthy weight” is something people understand, more than half of dogs and cats are overweight. Overweight and obese pets are at increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, orthopedic disease, and more. At Oakland Animal Hospital,...
Household Toxins Pet Owners Should Know
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....
Considerations to Make Before Giving a Pet as a Holiday Gift
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,...
How to Prevent Anxiety and Stress in Pets During the Holidays
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...
Tips for a Safe Road Trip with Your Dog
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...
Diabetes in Pets
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...