Posts in Category: Pet Health & Wellness

Chronic conditions occur in pets. Your team at Oakhurst Veterinary Hospital is here to be your partner in your pet health management needs, and to help your furry friend live their best life, no matter their diagnosis. 

At Oakhurst Veterinary Hospital, advocating for pets is what we do best. While dogs and cats are our speciality, we believe that all animals deserve the best care possible. Many pet parents fall short when it comes to feeding exotic pets. Read on to better understand exotic pet nutrition and how it impacts your pet’s health. 

Cats tend to receive far less veterinary care than other household animals. Travel is a big stressor for many cats, and when a cat is stressed, their owner is stressed, too. The intense fear and anxiety related to traveling directly impacts routine care, as owners opt out of wellness visits (especially if cats appear and behave normally). With a little bit of effort, you can reduce your cat’s anxiety so he can get the veterinary care he needs.

When pet upset stomach problems strike, it can be unpleasant to say the least. While the outcomes of vomiting, diarrhea, and not eating may be the same, though, there are many potential causes of pet gastrointestinal problems. Oakhurst Veterinary Hospital is here to help you understand what those are, what to do, and when to worry. 

Before you bring a puppy, kitten, or adopted pet home for the first time, it’s important to make your home as hazard-free as you can. Pet-proofing your home aids in accident prevention, keeping your kitties or puppies safe and sound as they get used to their new home. 

The team at Oakhurst Veterinary Hospital has tips to help you get your home primed for pet safety. 

Physical therapy is often key to maximal recovery when humans are injured or undergo surgery. Pets shouldn’t be any different. Oakhurst Veterinary Hospital knows that pet rehabilitation therapy is essential to getting our patients back up to speed. 

A pet’s first year is notable for many reasons. Chief among them is the sheer amount of growth and change in a relatively short period of time. Pets age at an accelerated rate that is, sadly, much faster than our own. 

There are many possible triggers for fear or anxiety in pets. Some can be resolved within a matter of minutes, others take more time to understand and correct. In the case of chronic stress in dogs, symptoms can vary widely between fairly subtle to overwhelmingly disruptive. In response to ongoing triggers in their environment, dogs may turn to harming themselves. To prevent chronic stress in dogs it is critical to recognize what provokes certain behavioral patterns, and how to improve them.

Pet owners never want to face a pet health crisis without the right stuff. Putting together a pet first-aid kit is just one way you can set your pet up for a better result from a sudden injury or illness, and can even save you precious time en route to a veterinary hospital

Guinea pigs may be small, cute, and fluffy, but they have veterinary needs just like dogs and cats. If you’re venturing into the world of pocket pets for the first time, you may feel unsure about how to care for a guinea pig. Is a guinea pig easy to take care of? Or does it require more attention than your other pets?