'General information' Category
Aging Pets……How Old is “Old”?
Most of us remember being told that 1 year of a dog or cats life is equal to 7 years of a human’s life. While this averages out it is not a direct 1 for 1 correlation. Dogs and cats mature very fast so that by 6 months of age most of them can [...]
Bad breath? No laughing matter.
Halitosis (bad breath) in cats and dogs is nothing to ignore. It is most often associated with plaque and tartar on the teeth. This leads to periodontal and endodontal disease (inflamed/infected gum tissue and cavities and abscessed teeth. Unlike us, our animals can not tell us they have a tooth bothering them until it is [...]
Leptospirosis–A Very Real Threat
Leptospirosis continues to be a very serious threat to dogs and their owners. I consider it one of the core vaccines your dog should have yearly. This is a disease that you can contract from you dog as well and it can cause serious illness, permanent kidney damage and death in both dogs and humans. [...]
Winterizing Precautions
Once again cold weather is on the way and, as always, there are potential hazards for our pets. First of all, this time of year many people are adding antifreeze to their vehicles. This is highly poisonous to pets (and people too) in that it destroys the kidneys. Most antifreeze has a sweet smell/taste so [...]
Senior Pets Need Additional Monitoring
With advancements in veterinary medicine, there are many options for you to maximize your senior pets health and quality of life. Depending upon whether you have a cat or dog there are certain health conditions that can negatively impact them. In addition, large or giant breed dogs need these evaluations sooner than a smaller dog [...]
HEAT WAVE–PROTECT YOUR PETS
During this extremely hot weather it is vital to protect our pets from overheating. This can occur very quickly and can be life-threatening. For outside pets, SHADE is vitally important. A dog house does not count as most pets avoid these in warm weather due to the lack of air flow. A sun barrier should [...]
Online Pharmacy and Store Is Up and Running!
Our Online Pharmacy and Store has been available for the past 2 weeks and so far has been well received! As with any new venture there is a learning curve but it has been a smooth transition. The technical help from Vetsourse has been great and we are getting much better at using the system. [...]
New Oak Hill Animal Clinic online pharmacy and store
We are pleased to announce that we will have our own online pharmacy and store available for use in the next 6-8 weeks. You will enjoy all the benefits of the mega stores such as Pet Meds, etc but with a MAJOR exception and benefit… all the medications will be fully backed by the manufacturer [...]
Spring has Sprung
A quick little note to welcome Spring. Winter has been long and everyone is excited about getting outside and enjoying the warm weather. Some things to consider when it comes to your pet’s health with the coming warmer weather. Mosquitos will be here soon (I have even seen a couple already) so be sure to [...]
Office Safety and Common Courtesy
When you bring your pet to the veterinary clinic, safety is a concern. Many times I see cat owners carry in their pets in their arms, no collar or leash. We have had 2 occasions where a cat, loose in the car, escaped from the car upon arrival at our clinic. The cat never made it [...]
