Choosing the right food for your pet can be overwhelming with so many options available. The key to making informed decisions lies in understanding how to read and interpret pet food labels. At Family Veterinary Care of Oakdale, we are dedicated to helping pet owners make the best nutritional choices for their pets. In this [...]
In California, wildfires are now a year-round threat to life and property. With circumstances as variable as the Santa Ana winds, preparing and protecting your pet may feel impossible. Fortunately, you don’t have to do it alone. The Family Veterinary Care of Oakdale team has prepared the following guide to help you stay alert, aware, [...]
We all want to make the most of summer by packing each day with activities, outings, and events. But sometimes in our rush to do it all, we overlook our pet’s comfort and safety. Here are five ways to have a safer summer and avoid unexpected visits to Family Veterinary Care of Oakdale. 1. Recognize [...]
Your pet’s eyes are the windows to their soul, and when they become cloudy, teary, or irritated, you cannot see the love shining forth. A pet’s eye problems can rapidly progress and cause serious, permanent damage, so always pay close attention to your pet’s peepers. Our Family Veterinary Care of Oakdale team describes common eye [...]
Evolutionarily, cats and their ancestors didn’t need to drink much, because they got most of their water from eating live prey. Now, housecats subsist on dry food diets and need to drink more, but they often refuse. A constant state of low-level dehydration can eventually take a toll, and most cats would benefit from increasing [...]
Did you know that overweight and obese pets live shorter, lower-quality lives than their lean counterparts? Studies in multiple species—including dogs—show that a reduced food intake keeps your pet lean and extends life expectancy by up to two years. For our pets, who typically live fewer than 15 years, this is too significant to ignore. [...]
Your pet’s behavioral changes—including changes in their eating and drinking habits—can provide crucial insights into their overall health and wellbeing. These changes often can be the first indicators of physical or behavioral issues, which is why understanding your pet's habits and recognizing when they change can help you keep them healthy. Our team at Family [...]
Your pet’s immune system can overreact to many environmental allergens, and signs such as itchy skin, a swollen face, hives, gastrointestinal (GI) issues, and trouble breathing can indicate your pet is having an allergic reaction. Our Family Veterinary Care of Oakdale team knows how upsetting watching your pet have an allergic reaction can be, so [...]
You are responsible for ensuring that your four-legged friend remains safe and healthy. However, some hazards are easier to spot than others. Rodenticides are commonly overlooked dangers that many households use to control indoor and outdoor rodent populations. Rodenticide toxicity is a serious threat to pets and can cause severe health complications, which can be [...]
“Pruritus” describes itchiness in pets, and veterinarians frequently see itchy pets. However, itchiness in pets has numerous causes, and the problem cannot be remedied without first determining what is causing your pet’s itchiness. The most common causes of pet pruritus are flea allergy dermatitis (FAD), atopy, and food allergies. Our Family Veterinary Care of Oakdale [...]
