Oakland Veterinary Referral Services Blog

Veterinary emergencies can arise, often without warning, at any time of the day or night, leaving you in a state of panic. The following things should be considered before pet emergencies happen. Continue…

It can be hard to know when a gimpy pet means an emergency. It never fails, your dog or cat always gets hurt at the most inconvenient time. Your regular vet may not be open, or you might have a long list of things to do. Continue…

Veterinary medicine and human medicine used to be two very different sciences. Human doctors had access to all sorts of diagnostic tests, treatments, and supportive care while veterinarians were often left improvising and doing the best that they could. While veterinarians and physicians still face different challenges, veterinary medicine is changing at a rapid pace. Continue…

When the weather is nice, you may let your pet outdoors to enjoy the day. It may be tempting to leave them unattended and go about your business. Before you walk away, though, think twice about the dangers that your unsupervised pet may encounter, even just in your backyard. Continue…

Many people take pride in a green, weed-free lawn or a beautiful flower bed. Sometimes, though, the chemicals that are used to make this happen can cause more harm than good. Many of these chemicals are harmful and even fatal to our pets. Continue…

Have you ever heard of laryngeal paralysis? This condition that mostly occurs in dogs can cause serious respiratory distress, sometimes leading to death. Learn what you need to know about this scary condition. Continue…

No one wants to add the veterinary emergency room to their list of summertime destinations. Steer clear of making an unplanned trip by avoiding the following summer dangers. Continue…

Patellar luxation, or the tendency of the knee cap to dislocate, is a relatively common problem in our pets, particularly small breed dogs. Continue…

Every summer, pets all over the country visit the veterinarian on an emergency basis for heat exhaustion. Many die or experience severe consequences related to over-heating. This problem, while scary, is totally preventable with a little bit of knowledge. Continue…

You are probably aware of many toxins that are dangerous for your pets. You would never intentionally let them around antifreeze or feed them chocolate. But did you know that some of the most common toxins are actually plants? Continue…