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Dogs love to play. A wide variety of dog toys gives them stimulation and keeps them active, which can improve their physical and mental health. They can also provide hours of bonding fun for you and your pup. If you are thinking of investing in some toys for your dog, be sure you choose ones that will provide the most benefits and safety. Use this guide to pick the best dog toys:

When you’re a dog owner, making certain adjustments to your daily life can help everyone feel more comfortable. If you plan to travel often with your dogs in the car, or take your dog with you wherever you go, you might want to invest in a vehicle that is spacious and safe enough for all passengers—both human and animal. This list of the most dog-friendly cars will help you choose the right vehicle for your needs:

The bond between dogs and their humans is well documented throughout history. For many generations, dogs and humans have coexisted and enhanced each other’s lives. It’s hard to imagine a time when the two species didn’t interact at all, isn’t it? 

So how exactly did canines get the moniker of (wo)man’s best friend? Let’s dive into the history of canine-human relations to find out how they went from wild animals to some of our dearest companions: 

People are not the only ones who suffer from seasonal allergies. Our pets can also experience discomfort as the weather changes. If you have an unlucky dog who suffers from seasonal allergies, don’t worry. Your friends at Oakland Veterinary Referral Services are here to help you understand and alleviate fall allergies in dogs.

At Oakland Veterinary Referral Services, we are privileged to offer services that provide help to people who live locally and those who have to travel a bit to see us. We know it’s hard to be away from home, especially for medical reasons, and we want you to be as comfortable as possible. If you have scheduled an appointment with us from another town, here are some of the nearby hotels that allow dogs:

It’s no secret that the team at Oakland Veterinary Referral Services loves animals. That’s part of the reason we are so happy to work in Bloomfield Hills—all the dog-friendly places to go near Detroit! Here are some of our favorites:

Is there anything cuter than animal friends of different species? Finding a feline friend for your dog can add a lot of enrichment to his life (and cuteness to yours). When introducing a cat to your dog, though, you have to take it slow. New animals need time and space to get used to one another and to start feeling comfortable. If you don’t want to see the literal version of fighting like cats and dogs, OVRS explains the 3 steps for carefully introducing a cat to your dog. 

A diabetes diagnosis can be scary for a pet owner to hear, but it doesn’t have to mean that your pet can’t enjoy a good quality of life. With a little bit of care and attention, pets with diabetes can remain healthy for many years with their favorite human. In order to do this, however, it is vital to monitor and control blood sugar levels in a diabetic dog or cat. The team at Oakland Veterinary Referral Services is here with some tips on keeping your dog or cat’s diabetes in check:

Diabetes is a disease that occurs when the body cannot properly process glucose. While glucose is vital to powering the cells, if not properly regulated, it can lead to significant health issues. In fact, untreated diabetes in pets can lead to organ failure, blindness, coma, and in extreme cases, death. Luckily, with proper management, a dog or cat with diabetes can live a relatively normal (and healthy) life. Here are some tips on how to keep your pet’s diabetes at bay:

Summer is in full swing, and it’s time to enjoy the benefits of the warmer weather with your favorite furry friend. We are lucky to have a number of dog-friendly beaches near Detroit and the Bloomfield Hills area if you and Fido are looking for a change of scenery. Here are a few of our favorites: