Dental problems can cause your cat significant pain, and lead to other health issues. Today, our Bakersfield veterinary team explains how to spot dental health problems in your cat, what the most common dental diseases are in cats, and how these issues can be prevented or treated.
Colloquially known as gum disease, Periodontal disease the negative impact on your dog's oral health it causes can further impact their overall health. In today's post, our Bakersfield vets talk about causes, symptoms, and treatments available to help repair the damage of Periodontal disease in dogs.
Joint pain is a common condition that afflicts dogs of all ages, negatively impacting their quality of life. It can be difficult to notice your dog is experiencing joint pain unless you know what to look for, so today our Bakersfield vets are here to walk you through joint pain in dogs.
It's obviously distressing to realize your cat is limping without explanation. There are countless different ways your cat may have injured their leg or paw, and even that does not cover the full breadth of potential causes for cat limping. Today, our Bakersfield vets explain different causes for cat limping, and what cat owners can do to take care of their feline friends.
Annual exams or vet checkups for your dog or cat allow your veterinarian to monitor your pet's health by checking for early signs of disease and providing preventive treatments that help protect your pet against potentially life-threatening conditions. Today our Bakersfield vets explain the benefits of dog checkups and cat checkups in delivering best-in-class preventive care for pets.
It can be stressful when your dog has unexplained diarrhea, our dogs cannot tell us how they're feeling and it can feel like guesswork trying to find out if they are OK. Today, our Bakersfield vets explain some common causes of diarrhea, what to do if your dog's stool is bloody, and when it's time to call an emergency vet.
It is not always obvious when a situation qualifies as a pet emergency warranting a trip to an emergency vet. Today, our Bakersfield vets discuss signs that your dog or cat needs a visit to an ER for pets.
Here, our Bakersfield vets define heatstroke in dogs and provide a list of symptoms that you should watch out for as the temperature rises. We also share recommendations on how to prevent heatstroke and what to do if you think that your dog is suffering from this serious condition.
It can be alarming if your cat suddenly stops eating. Should you rush your feline friend to the emergency vet clinic or wait until your vet is available? Our Bakersfield vets share some common reasons why cats stop eating, and how to tell if it’s an emergency situation.
Tooth decay and gum disease are as common in dogs as they are in people, and just as painful. That's why caring for your dog's teeth is an important element of caring for your pup's overall health. Here, our Bakersfield vets explain how to clean a dog's mouth and keep your pup's teeth in great condition.
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