Many houseplants are toxic to cats. Our Tracy vets recommend that you learn to identify the plants in your home and garden in case your feline friend decides to nibble on a leafy snack; you will be able to tell your vet exactly what they have been eating.
Facial swelling in dogs can happen suddenly. While there can be many factors that lead to facial swelling, it is most commonly caused by an allergic reaction. The cause of these allergic reactions can range from bug bites to medications or even environmental factors. In this post, our Tracy vets list causes, symptoms and treatment options for this condition.
Does your dog need an x-ray? Today our Tracy vets explain what you can expect when you bring your dog to Paws and Claws Veterinary Hospital for an X-ray.
To help you understand why your pet may need a CT scan or PET scan our Tracy vets explain what PET/CT technology is used for and what you should expect when you bring your pet in for diagnostic imaging.
There are many reasons why your cat might be refusing food, ranging from simple causes like a change in routine to more serious issues such as gastrointestinal illnesses or kidney disease. Today, our Tracy vets discuss.
There are many benefits to getting your cat fixed. Today, our Tracy vets explain everything you need to know about cat spays and neuters, including the proper timing of the procedure and its various benefits.
Puppy teething can be a challenging time - for pet parents and their canine companions alike. Today, our Tracy share ways to relieve your puppy's discomfort while they're teething.
As any sports fan knows all too well, ACL tears are a common injury among our favourite athletes. What you might not know, is that while there is no ACL in dogs, the CCL (cranial cruciate ligament) is essentially the same thing--with some key differences that make torn ACL style injuries even more common in dogs than they are in people! Today our Tracy vets tackle the subject of ACL surgery for dogs.
After your dog has had surgery, you can play a pivotal role in helping them to fully recover. Attentive, diligent post-op care is essential to help them return to their daily routine as soon as possible. Today, our Tracy vets share some tips for how to care for your dog after surgery - and specifically how to handle it if they are coughing, shaking, or not eating.
IVDD (intervertebral disc disease) is one of the most commonly seen neurologic disorders in dogs. In its path, IVDD leaves terror and heartbreak for afflicted dogs and their owners; generally, treatment is required early to combat IVDD, so in today's article our Tracy vets discuss IVDD surgery and its costs, as well as non-surgical treatment options.
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