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One of the most common orthopedic issues that can affect dogs is a torn cruciate ligament. These injuries can occur fairly easily as a dog's knee is entirely weight-bearing. Here, our Citrus Heights vets discuss cranial cruciate ruptures in dogs, the typical signs, and what can be done to treat them.
A hematoma is a type of blood blister and when these occur in your feline friend's ears we call them ear or aural hematomas. Here, our Citrus Heights vets talk about how ear hematomas develop and how we use surgery to treat this condition in cats.
Cats can live a long time, more than a decade in most cases. Some cats, however, are able to live much longer, especially with routine veterinary care. Today, our Citrus Heights vets share the cat breeds that live the longest and how senior cats benefit from geriatric veterinary care.
Entropion is an ocular condition that results in the inward rolling of your pup's eyelid and can lead to complications that can affect your dog's vision. Today our Citrus Heights vets discuss entropion surgery in dogs, the procedure and what to expect with recovery.
If you are seeing the telltale signs of an intestinal blockage in your dog then it's likely that they've eaten something that they shouldn't have and needs immediate care. Here, our Citrus Heights vets talk about how intestinal blockages occur, what the signs are and why it is an emergency situation.
If your pet is scheduled to have an X-ray, ultrasound or another type of imaging done you may have a few questions. Our Citrus Heights vets talk about the different types of diagnostic imaging for cats and dogs and what you can expect during your visit.
If left untreated, cataracts in dogs can cause a number of issues as well as potentially lead to blindness. Here, our Citrus Heights vets talk about cataracts in dogs, how surgery can help treat this vision issue and what to expect from the procedure.
If your pet is not feeling like themselves or a little under the weather you should bring them in for diagnostic testing in order to help them get on the path to feeling better. Here, our Citrus Heights vets speak about a number of different diagnostic tests that can be completed to diagnose your pet and get them back on track to optimal health.
It is very important that diagnostic testing that pertains to hormones be done accurately in order to ensure the health of your pet. Today, our Citrus Heights vets share some important information about thyroid hormone testing for dogs including how it's done and what the common types are.
Learning that your vet wants to perform blood tests on your dog can be concerning, especially if you don't know why or what to expect. Here, our Citrus Heights vets share some valuable information about blood tests for dogs, why they are needed and what we learn from them.
Family Friends Veterinary Hospital is happy to accept new patients! Our vets are passionate about improving the health of Citrus Heights companion animals. Get in touch today to book your pet's first appointment.
