iStock_000020863550_LargeWe are downright giddy at all we’ve collectively accomplished during this landmark year and hope you have been well-served by our staff. We like to extend our service to you at home through our blog and value the time you spend reading it. Please feel free to peruse the Top 10 blogs viewed by our valued readers in 2014:

OVRS’ Top 10 Blogs of 2014

Cats in a struggle10. OVRS Keeps Growing
Oakland Veterinary Referral Services is dedicated to providing our pet patients and human clients with cutting-edge medicine and surgery capabilities. We are proud to be one of the premier emergency, specialty and referral hospitals in Michigan and are excited to share with you that we are continuing to grow. Read More…

9. Zoonotic Diseases And Your Pet
Are you familiar with the term ‘zoonotic’? Zoonotic diseases are those which can be passed between animals and humans. And, with more and more homes in the United States having pets, it is important to understand these types of diseases and how to prevent them. Read On…

8. Barking Up The Right Tree: The Best Pet Presents
Your pet may not need or appreciate a new LED TV, golf clubs, or the newest best-seller, but there are lots of things you can give your pet this holiday season to show your love and affection. Your friends at Oakland Veterinary Referral Services have put together some ideas to get the ball rolling towards the best holiday your pet has ever had. Keep Reading…

Golden retriever in the grass7. Enjoying A Safe Halloween With Your Pets
Autumn provides ample opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and make memories with your pet. From the inimitable sound of autumn leaves crunching beneath the paws of your pooch to the poetic way your feline gazes at the early sunset, this season is a special one for all. However, with Halloween’s approach, pet owners should prepare for the possible risks that also await their pets. Read More…

6. Pet Friendly Donations
When you weigh your options for worthy causes deserving of your charitable dollars this year, we know that there are many deserving organizations–locally, nationally, and worldwide–that are in need. But it is our hope that, as pet owners and animal lovers, you will also consider including donations to an animal-friendly cause as part of your giving. Read More…

Dog Salon5. Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia: What Dog Owners Need To Know
As a pet owner, nothing is as scary as a disease that can take our pets from us without warning, and sometimes even without cause. Immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA) is a condition that can do just that, though. Read More…

4. December Holiday Decoration DONT’s – What Every Pet Parent Should Know
So, now that Halloween has come and gone and the turkey and gravy have been feasted upon, it’s time to break out those boxes in the garage and decorate! Keep Reading…

3. Hidden Dangers: Potential Pet Poisons May Be Lurking In Backpacks…
As a dedicated pet owner, we know you pay special attention to what your paw pals could potentially get into with the right recipe of curiosity, hunger and boredom. Read More…

dog lying on bed with cannula in vein taking infusion2. Intratracheal Stents For Pets
Unfortunately the diagnosis of a collapsing trachea is one all too many pet owners are familiar with. Small breed dogs, especially Toy Poodles, Pomeranians, Yorkshire Terriers, Chihuahuas, Maltese, and Pugs are predisposed to this condition. Keep Reading…

1. Pets And Pain
No one likes to see their beloved pet in any kind of discomfort, but it can be difficult to know how to help your pet with chronic or intense pain. Pets are not the same as people so their pain must be handled differently, and even treating a dog’s pain can be quite different from treating a cat’s pain. Read More…

We delight in connecting with our readers through topics that are helpful or educational and thank you for continuing on this path with us. If you have a topic that you would like to see covered here, please let us know because we’d love a chance to write about it. See you and your pet in 2015!