Teething In Kittens
Like people, kittens have baby teeth that fall out before their permanent teeth emerge. In today's post, our Benicia veterinarians explain kitten teething and how you can help.
Why Does My Dog's Breath Smell So Bad?
Do you find that you recoil from your pup when they come in for a cuddle or apologize to guests for the smell? Bad breath is quite common in our canine companions and can be a sign of serious health issues in your pooch. Here, our Benicia vets explain what might be causing your dog's bad breath.
Entropion In Dogs: Causes & Treatments
Entropion is a condition seen in many breeds where the pup's eyelids roll inwards causing irritation, pain and other eye problems. Today our Benicia vets share more about this common eye condition in dogs including symptoms and treatment.
How Do I Know If My Dog Needs A C-Section?
Emergency c-sections can be performed if a dog is in labor but runs into complications, but in some cases an elective c-section may be recommended if your pet faces an increased risk of complications. Today our Benicia vets look at signs that your dog needs a c-section.
Femoral Head Ostectomy (FHO) Surgery for Cats
Femoral Head Ostectomy (FHO) surgery can be an effective and relatively affordable surgical option to treat cats with hip problems. Our Benicia specialist vets describe the hip anatomy of cats, problems that could affect them, and FHO surgery and recovery.
Tibial Tuberosity Advancement (TTA) Surgery for Dogs
Tibial Tuberosity Advancement surgery is one of the less invasive ways to treat your dog's ruptured Cranial Cruciate Ligament (CCL). Find out more from our Benicia vets.
Does my cat have laryngitis? Symptoms and Treatments
Is your cat's meow sounding hoarse, or have they lost their voice entirely? They could be suffering from laryngitis, which could be caused due to a number of reasons. Today, our Benicia vet team explains cat laryngitis symptoms, causes, and treatments.
6 Tips For Keeping Your Dog Healthy
Caring for your pup's health is a big responsibility, but it doesn't need to be complicated. Along with plenty of love and attention, these 6 tips from our Benicia vets can help your dog live a long and healthy life.
My dog keeps eating everything!
Seeing a puppy playfully chewing on a shoelace might be cute, but this behavior can turn obsessive or dangerous if not gently corrected. Today, our Benicia vets talk about the reasons for this behavior and whether or not to be concerned.
Preventing Heartworm Disease in Pets
Heartworm disease is a life-threatening condition that results in heart failure, severe lung disease, damage to other organs and even death for pets. In Benicia this disease is typically found in dogs, ferrets and sometimes cats. Today, our vets explain why the prevention of heartworm is essential.