Hip dysplasia is one of the most common conditions affecting medium- and large-breed dogs—prevalence rates are as high as 70% in some purebred breeds. So, we naturally receive a lot of questions about hip dysplasia prognosis, progression, and prevention. The Red Oak Animal Hospital team has compiled the most frequently asked questions and our answers [...]
Routine screening tests play a crucial role in your pet’s preventive care and can effectively detect small health changes that can be addressed before they become big or irreversible problems. While you’re likely familiar with annual parasite testing, Red Oak Animal Hospital also offers and recommends a few specific tests to assess your pet’s organ [...]
When your pet is sick, many questions run through your mind. “Will my pet be OK?” “How much will this cost to treat?” And, one of the hardest questions: “Could this have been prevented?” Some illnesses and emergencies are related to the aging process or poor genetics, and are out of the pet owner’s hands, [...]
When cold weather strikes, we throw on another layer, crank up the furnace, and curl up next to a roaring fire with a hot drink. If we head outside, protective footwear and clothing keeps us warm and dry, sidewalk salt prevents us from slipping and falling, and antifreeze keeps our vehicles running. All these precautions [...]
Your pet needs regular dental care to keep their mouth healthy, and professional veterinary dental examinations and cleanings are the only way to effectively evaluate your pet’s oral health and remove damaging bacteria from under the gum line. Our Red Oak Animal Hospital team wants to ensure you prioritize your pet’s pearly whites, so we [...]
Strangles is a contagious upper respiratory disease caused by the bacteria Streptococcus equi. It earns its name by causing enlargement of the lymph nodes around the throat that, on rare occasions, can become so severe that it “strangles” the horse. While most exposed horses will develop the disease, few will die. Horses that are stressed, [...]
Does your pet’s bad breath clear a room? Have you noticed they are more reluctant to chew dry food or hard treats? These could be signs of dental disease, which is already present in up to 85% of all pets age 3 or older. Dental disease in pets is one of the most common medical [...]
Are you planning to save more money this year, or maybe lose a few pounds? Many people make New Year’s resolutions, but have you considered making resolutions for your pet? Our Red Oak Animal Hospital team wants to help you ring in a great New Year for your pet with our resolution do’s and don’ts. [...]
Hi there! It’s me, your adorable puppy! I know you’re obsessed with me—I don’t blame you—and all you can think about is that I’m so darn cute. Well, that, and how naughty I can be—I’m sorry about your shoes, by the way. I’m young, adorable, and in great health, so now is the perfect time [...]
