Understanding Foreign Body Removal Surgery in Pets: A Veterinary Guide Foreign Body Ingestion: A Serious Medical Emergency Pets explore the world with their mouths, which sometimes leads to ingesting non-food items. These foreign bodies—ranging from toys and bones to clothing, string, and household objects—can pose serious health risks, including gastrointestinal obstructions, perforations, and toxicity. At [...]
Understanding the Benefits of Spaying or Neutering Your Pet: A Comprehensive Guide by Family Veterinary Care of Oakdale At Family Veterinary Care of Oakdale, we are committed to providing the highest standard of care for every pet that walks through our doors. That includes empowering pet owners to make informed decisions about their pet’s health. [...]
Hip dysplasia commonly affects canine hip joints, especially those of large-breed dogs, resulting in pain, discomfort, and reduced mobility. Understanding this skeletal condition can help you ensure your dog remains comfortable and active. Read our Family Veterinary Care of Oakdale team’s guide to learn about this disorder’s causes and signs, your pup’s treatment options, and [...]
Hormonal changes in a female pet’s reproductive tract can lead to a serious infection called pyometra that, if not treated promptly, is a life-threatening condition for your pet. Our Family Veterinary Care of Oakdale team wants to help prevent an emergency situation, and we offer information about pyometra and explain how you can safeguard your [...]
