Oakland Veterinary Referral Services Blog

It is National Veterinary Technician Appreciation Week this week, and we thought it would be a great opportunity for you to get to know a little more about these people who are so vital to Oakland Veterinary Referral Services.  Continue…

It can be extremely intimidating when your veterinarian refers your pet to a different veterinary hospital for a problem. After all, you have come to trust him or her, and they know your pet. Why would you want to leave? Continue…

Did you know that Oakland Veterinary Referral Service offers specialized emergency care for pets with kidney emergencies? OVRS is one of Michigan’s only veterinary hospitals offering specialized kidney care and emergency dialysis for pets suffering from kidneys in crisis. Continue…

Is your pet pawing at his ears? Or maybe he or she has been shaking its head.  Perhaps you have noticed swelling, redness, or an abnormal odor emitting from your pet’s ear canal? If so, your dog or cat may be presenting symptoms known as Otitis, a dermatological condition caused by an ear inflammation or ear infection of the external, middle, or inner ear. Continue…

On Friday, October 18, pet lovers across the greater-Detroit area will come together to raise funds for the Cliome Collins Cancer Fund. Continue…

Sunday, September 8, was National Pet Memorial Day. Dedicated to the memory of our beloved pets that have passed away, this special day gives us, as pet owners, an opportunity to honor the lives of the pets who have brought joy to our lives and touched our hearts. Continue…

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…