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While we are normally concerned with our dogs becoming overweight, as they become older senior dogs some canines start to lose weight. Here, Our Citrus Heights vets discuss geriatric pet care and what to watch for with weight loss in senior dogs.
Sometimes cats have accidents that may result in injuries or conditions that require surgical intervention. While the surgery will typically go smoothly, how can you help ensure that recovery is also successful? In today's post, our Citrus Heights vets share some ways that you can help stop your cat from jumping during recovery and tips to help make post-surgery cat care a breeze.
Did you know that humans aren't the only ones that can experience anxiety or depression? Here, our Citrus Heights vets share discuss what the symptoms of anxiety and depression in dogs are and how you can help treat them.
Bordetella bronchiseptica in cats is caused by a bacterium that causes upper respiratory infections and is most commonly spread in settings with high numbers of cats. Today, our Citrus Heights vets discuss Bordetella in cats and how it can be managed and treated.
While oral hygiene is a crucial part of any dog's overall health, did you know that most don't receive proper dental care? In today's post, our Citrus Heights vets talk about the most common dog dental problems and how you can spot dental disease in dogs.
Modern veterinary care is incredible with the advancements in prevention and treatment providing us with the means to help our pets live well into their golden years. Today, our Citrus Heights vets discuss senior cat care and what steps you can take to ensure that they live a long and healthy life.
ACL injuries are commonly seen in human athletes around the world. Today, our Citrus Heights vets explain the symptoms that typically accompany ACL injuries in dogs and how you can help prevent your pup from experiencing injuries such as these.
While urinary tract infections are more common in dogs than they are in cats, there are still various urinary system conditions that cats may be affected by, especially as they age. Our Citrus Heights vets discuss the causes of urinary tract infections and diseases in cats and how they are diagnosed and treated.
If a dog experiences a reverse sneeze, it can be a terrifying ordeal. You may witness your dog stop what they are doing and extend their neck prior to producing a loud snorting noise which might frighten you both. Below, our Citrus Heights vets explain paroxysmal respiration or a reverse sneeze is in dogs and what you can do to calm your dog afterward.
While uncommon, one of the situations that you may experience with your dog is seizures. There are many different types of seizures that your dog may experience and they all vary in severity and length. Today, our Citrus Heights vets discuss what seizures are and the different types of seizures in dogs.
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.
