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 [...]

Routine wellness screenings are an important part of your pet’s health care plan and can improve their quality and quantity of life. Our Family Veterinary Care of Oakdale team is committed to ensuring your pet is as healthy as possible. We explain the benefits of regular wellness visits for your pet. #1: Routine wellness visits [...]

While heartworm disease affects cats and dogs differently, the condition is a significant threat to all pets. Our Family Veterinary Care of Oakdale team knows that heartworm disease can be devastating for your four-legged friends, and we provide information about the condition in dogs and cats. Heartworm disease in dogs Dogs are natural heartworm hosts, [...]

Homes, garages, and yards are full of toxic substances that can harm unsuspecting pets. Some are more hazardous to cats than dogs, and vice versa. Knowing the toxins kept in your home, and how they might affect your pet, is essential for keeping pets safe. Read on to learn about some of the most common [...]

Many issues—ranging from mild to serious—can cause your dog to limp. However, determining the condition’s cause and severity can be challenging. Understanding the cause of your dog’s limping is the first step to addressing the problem and relieving their discomfort. Our Family Veterinary Clinic of Oakdale team shares three scenarios that can lead to canine [...]